Anson County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will consider a budget amendment adding $242,145 for the Hwy 74 Sewer Project, approve a resolution directing opioid settlement funds to early intervention and recovery support, and discuss a land deed transfer for the new middle school. The agenda also includes routine items like property tax refunds, the 2024 board calendar, and a closed session for legal consultation.

• Budget amendment increases Hwy 74 Sewer Project construction costs by $252,145, offset by contingency and miscellaneous adjustments, totaling $242,145
• Resolution authorizes $45,000 for early intervention via Tri-County Child Advocacy Center and $40,000 for recovery support services through Sandhills Opioid Response Fund
• General warranty deed to transfer 16.46 acres to Anson County Board of Education for the new middle school
• Property tax refunds and adjustments on consent agenda
• 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting calendar approval

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will elect a chair and vice chair for 2024, approve the agenda, and consider consent items including property tax adjustments and a state-funded public health workforce retention bonus plan. The board will also hear reports from the health department and county manager, and may enter closed session to consult with the attorney on a potential claim.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024
• Property tax refunds and adjustments
• Accept state funds for Public Health Infrastructure: Local Workforce Development #117, including one-time retention bonuses totaling $169,000 for 18 health department employees
• US 74 East Sewer line post-bid project budget and notice of award
• Closed session to consult with attorney on potential or actual claim

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve a consent agenda with multiple budget amendments, including a $1 million increase for the new ACTS facility construction, plus several other adjustments for insurance proceeds, carryover funding, water/WWTP, airport, and emergency services. The board will also consider a resolution honoring a retired probation officer and a pre-disaster preparedness resolution, and will hold a closed session to consult with the attorney on a potential claim.

• Budget amendment for ACTS new facility: $1,000,000 increase (NCDOT $750,000, General Fund $250,000)
• Budget amendment for insurance proceeds: $34,689.22 across ACTS, Sheriff, EMS, DSS, Parks & Rec, Library
• Budget amendment for carryover funding: $234,976.96 for ACTS capital outlay, PETCO grant, Annex capital outlay
• Budget amendment for Water/WWTP: $203,531.93 (water) and $76,496.25 (WWTP) from AIA grant
• Resolution honoring retired Probation Officer Leroy Reid

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on November 7, 2023, to approve the agenda, consent agenda (including minutes, property tax refunds, and a DSS position reclassification), and hear appearances from state and local representatives. They will also discuss administrative matters such as a boardroom occupancy policy, an employee recognition program, and the US-74 East Gravity Sewer Extension, followed by a closed session to consult with the attorney.

• US-74 East Gravity Sewer Extension in Manager's Report
• Boardroom Occupancy Policy
• Anson County Employee Recognition Program
• Property tax refunds and adjustments
• DSS Position Reclassification

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving property tax refunds, submitting 18 health department client debts totaling $6,532.10 to the NC Debt Setoff Program, and accepting a $70,225 state grant for the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program. The board will also hear a resolution from Sheriff Howell, make appointments to the Jury Commission and Board of Health, and discuss the DEQ/Landfill public hearing. A closed session is scheduled to consult with the attorney on a potential or actual claim.

• Approve $70,225 budget amendment for CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program (grant #716)
• Approve submitting 18 health department debts totaling $6,532.10 to NC Debt Setoff
• Approve property tax refunds and adjustments
• Hear Sheriff Howell's resolution
• Closed session to consult attorney on potential or actual claim

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, addressing routine consent agenda items, hearing from NCDOT on the 74 Bypass/Median projects, and considering administrative matters including a jail inmate account transfer and a cost-of-living adjustment. The meeting also includes a closed session for attorney consultation on potential claims.

• NCDOT presentation on 74 Bypass/Median projects
• Jail inmate account transfer from PNC to Uwharrie
• Cost of living adjustment (COLA) discussion
• Water filtration plant grant update
• Lead Service Line investigation grant update

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will consider a $2,303,630 budget amendment to reallocate unspent ARPA funds from completed projects to ongoing capital projects, and will vote on a one-year lease with the Anson County Farmers Market for $1 per year. The board will also hear a presentation on the Centralina Regional Resilience Collaborative's disaster preparedness work and consider a resolution supporting countywide district voting. A closed session is scheduled to consult with the attorney on a potential claim or judicial action.

• Amend General Fund budget: $2,303,630 decrease in ARPA-funded expenditures and revenues
• Approve Farmer's Market Lease at 1736 U.S. Highway 52 South, Wadesboro, for $1/year
• Receive update on Centralina Regional Resilience Collaborative and FEMA BRIC grant ($60,000 awarded)
• Resolution supporting NC General Assembly's efforts to expand countywide district voting
• Closed session to consult with attorney on potential claim or judicial action

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider adopting a $3,674,314 state grant for a new transit facility, requiring a $734,863 local match. The board will also vote on the consent agenda, including a budget amendment and a resolution, and hear a COVID-19 update. A closed session is scheduled for legal consultation.

• Public hearing and vote on ACTS 5339(b) New Facility Grant, $3,674,314 total with $734,863 local match
• Public hearing on ACTS FY 2025 Admin & Capital Budgets
• Budget Amendment FY 23-24 Disease Prevention/Health Promotion
• Review Officer Resolution
• Revised Wrecker Service Rotation Ordinance

The Board approved a new facility grant and the FY 2025 Admin and Capital budgets for ACTS. Other approved actions included the FY 2023/2024 forestry budget and a revised wrecker service rotation ordinance.

• Approved ACTS 5339(b) New Facility Grant (unanimous)
• Approved ACTS FY 2025 Admin & Capital Budgets totaling $492,872 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023/2024 Anson County forestry budget with $134,454 local match (unanimous)
• Approved Revised Wrecker Service Rotation Ordinance (unanimous, Vice-Chair Mims abstained)
• Approved property tax refunds and adjustments (unanimous, Vice-Chair Mims abstained)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes and budget amendment for Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners is deciding on several project ordinances, including a new transportation service building and a neighborhood revitalization project, plus closing five completed projects. They will also hear a presentation from the Anson Athletic Youth Association and consider appointments and policy updates.

• New Project Ordinance for ACTS Building: $2,424,314 total, with $484,863 county match
• New Project Ordinance for CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization in Burnsville Community: $950,000
• Close five completed project ordinances, transferring $1,579,352.39 to reserves
• JCPC County Certification Plan for FY 2023-2024: $126,009 in state funds
• Consideration of Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and Opioid Settlement Funds

The Board voted to delay implementing additional cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) until the 2022 audit report is completed. Other actions included approving a lead service line investigation and closing out inactive project ordinances. The Board also appointed members to the Centralina Workforce Development and Anson Ag Advisory boards.

• Tabled additional employee COLAs until 2022 audit completion (4-2)
• Approved Lead Service Line Inventory Investigation and Replacement Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved closed project ordinances totaling $1,438,058.43 for water and other funds (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including ACTS and CDBG project ordinances (unanimous)
• Appointed Angela Caraway to Centralina Workforce Development Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Brent Harrington and Jason Kiker to Anson Ag Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Tabled revised Anson County Travel Policy for department head review (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to approve the agenda and consent items, hear public addresses, and receive the Manager's Report. Key items include a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), fire prevention in schools, and funding for Anson Rescue Squad. The board will also enter closed session to consult with the attorney on potential claims or legal actions.

• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) discussion
• Fire prevention in schools
• Anson Rescue Squad funding
• Closed session for attorney consultation on potential claims
• Appointments: NCACC Delegate & Alternate

The Board rejected a motion to provide a 5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to non-Sheriff employees but directed the County Manager to seek funding for a 5.5%-7.5% increase. The Board also updated the Solid Waste Management Ordinance to double fines for repeat offenders and approved two grants for water and wastewater asset assessments.

• Denied 5% COLA increase for non-Sheriff employees (4-3)
• Directed County Manager to find funding for 5.5%-7.5% COLA (4-3)
• Approved $300,000 water asset inventory assessment grant (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 wastewater asset inventory assessment grant (unanimous)
• Amended Solid Waste Management Ordinance to double fines for repeat offenses (unanimous)
• Added Anson County Emergency Management as an enforcement entity for waste ordinance (unanimous)
• Denied funding for Anson Rescue Squad ambulance project; formed EMS research committee (unanimous)
• Authorized Fire Marshal and Wadesboro Fire Chief to conduct school inspections (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to approve the consent agenda, hear public addresses, make appointments, and discuss administrative matters including a revised board calendar, Paylocity update, and GovDeals properties. The board will also consider COLA raises under commissioner concerns and enter a closed session to consult with the attorney on potential claims or judicial action.

• Consent agenda includes property tax refunds/adjustments and a bridge resolution
• Appearances by Senemeht Olatunji (UNISON) and Tyler Greene (Anson Rescue Squad)
• Appointment to Anson Ag Advisory Board
• Manager's report includes SPCC-ED NC, Hometown Strong, Employees of the Quarter, and ACTS Building Update
• Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) for attorney consultation

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to name two bridges after Sheriff Landric Reid and adopted a resolution supporting myFutureNC's educational goals. The Board also appointed a new member to the Ag Advisory Board and approved a revised 2023 calendar.

• Approved naming of Highway 74 East (bridge #3) and West (bridge #4) as the Sheriff Landric Reid Memorial Bridge (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting myFutureNC educational attainment goals (unanimous)
• Appointed Eddie Edwards (district 4) to Anson Ag Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2023 Board of Commissioners calendar (unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager and HR Manager to remedy Paylocity vacation debt issues (unanimous)
• Approved Consent agenda including amended minutes and property tax refunds/adjustments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the FY 2023/2024 Budget Ordinance and year-end budget amendments for FY 22/23. Commissioners voted to increase hazmat incident fees and resolve a Paylocity vacation time issue for affected employees.

• Approved FY 22/23 year-end budget amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved doubling hazmat incident fees for individuals or companies (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023/2024 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule, excluding certifications (Unanimous)
• Approved forgiving excess vacation time and resetting hours to zero for affected employees via Paylocity (5-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget, presented by County Manager Sossamon. The board will also consider a consent agenda with multiple budget amendments, fee changes, and other administrative items, plus a closed session to consult with the attorney on a potential claim.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2023-2024 budget
• Budget amendments for Sheriff, Maintenance, Animal Shelter, and other departments
• Establishing fee for limited sports physicals
• Health Department position re-classification
• Proposal for an additional monthly board meeting

The Board reviewed a recommended budget of $55,988,506, which includes a 2.5% employee COLA and a proposed 7% water and sewer rate increase but no property tax increase. The Board also voted to increase the frequency of its monthly meetings and updated the county personnel ordinance.

• Approved adding Sheriff's reorganization and SPCC funds to FY 2023/2024 budget (Unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 budget request for Sandhills Center (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 County Holiday Schedule (4-3)
• Approved moving to two Board meetings per month starting in August (5-2)
• Approved correction to Personnel Ordinance for Tax Assessor and Clerk to the Board (4-3)
• Appointed Sheriff as designee for ABC Permitting process (Unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to apply for firefighting foam litigation (Unanimous)
• Approved gazebo interlocal agreement with Town of Wadesboro for $1 per year (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The agenda for the Anson County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 26, 2023, is currently unavailable. No items for discussion or decision are listed.

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract with DA Griffin Construction to build a new ACTS facility. The approval included specific requirements for the contract price and completion date.

• Approved DA Griffin Construction contract for new ACTS facility with target price of $2.1 million and target completion date of January 16, 2024 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the 2023 Holiday Schedule Calendar and updated the Personnel Ordinance to exempt the Tax Administrator and Clerk to the Board positions. The Board also authorized a beautification project for the Uptown Gazebo in coordination with the Town of Wadesboro.

• Approved Revised Personnel Ordinance/2023 Holiday Schedule Calendar (4-3)
• Approved adding Tax Administrator and Clerk to the Board to exempt status of Personnel Ordinance (4-3)
• Approved ACTS Passenger/Driver Guidelines (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Authorized County Manager and Attorney to proceed with Uptown Gazebo project (unanimous)
• Appointed Tracy Harrington to Centralina Workforce Development Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher Knotts to Anson County Transportation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for National Association of University Women 50th anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Victoria Whitt’s retirement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

Alan Thompson of Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Company presented the audit results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. The presentation covered the general fund, water fund, wastewater fund, and fixed assets. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on April 4, 2023, to approve the agenda and consent items, including the 2023-2024 fee schedule with rate increases for health services, a resolution for the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC), and a service agreement with Kinetic. The board will also hear a public appearance from Michael Sandy regarding extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) for Peachland and Wadesboro, make appointments to the Centralina Economic Development District and JCPC boards, and review administrative matters including AEDP and the manager's report on federally required policies. A closed session is scheduled to consult with the attorney on potential claims or litigation.

• 2023-2024 fee schedule review with rate increases for office visits, venipuncture, and college/employment physicals
• Anson County JCPC resolution and Kinetic Business Service Agreement on consent agenda
• Public appearance by Michael Sandy on ETJ for Peachland and Wadesboro
• Appointments to Centralina Economic Development District Board and JCPC Board
• Manager's report on standard policies for federally funded CDBG programs, including Section 504, Language Access, and Fair Housing plans

The Board voted to establish Juneteenth as a paid holiday for county offices. Other key actions included combining two economic development entities and approving policies for a $950,000 community grant.

• Approved Juneteenth as a paid holiday (5-2)
• Combined Anson Economic Development Partnership and Anson Economic Development Corporation into one entity (unanimous)
• Approved standard policies for $950,000 Centralina Development Block Grant (unanimous)
• Approved year-by-year Kinetic Business Service Agreement (unanimous)
• Nominated Thomas Cureton to Centralina Economic Development District Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Appointed Adrian Coleman, Amy Locklear, and Phillip Speight to the JCPC Board (unanimous)
• Approved motion to inform Anson County School Board that the County has no interest in property behind the old Faison School (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus for Town of Peachland and Town of Wadesboro to proceed with initial ETJ process

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to approve the agenda and consent agenda, hear public comments, and consider administrative matters. Key items include a third-party review of the countywide zoning draft, appointments to boards, and a closed session for legal consultation. The meeting also includes multiple budget amendments and a report on water/sewer negotiations.

• Third Party Zoning Draft Review
• Budget amendments for DSS LIHWAP, SNAP ARPA, Jail Inmate Fund, Insurance Proceeds, Elderly, Sheriff (Uniforms, SCIF grant, Donations), Cooperative Extension, ARPA, Airport, New Special Revenue Fund
• Appointments to Centralina Economic Development District, Hampton B. Allen Library Board, Council on Aging Advisory Board
• Water/Sewer Negotiations and US 74 East Sewer Line/LKC in Manager's Report
• Closed session to consult with attorney on potential or actual claim, administrative procedure, or judicial action

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to participate in the National Opioid Settlement and authorized a request for qualifications (RFQ) to review zoning legislation. Several appointments to county boards were made, and the Board voted to enforce the contractual deadline for the US 74 East Sewer Line project.

• Approved National Opioid Settlement Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved zoning RFQ request (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda except for item 2C Council on Aging Temporary Position (unanimous)
• Tabled item 2C Council on Aging Temporary Position
• Appointed Shelby Emrich to Centralina Economic Development District Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Little to Hampton B. Allen Library Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Bricken and Angela Caraway to Council on Aging Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Voted to enforce contractual date for US 74 East Sewer Line project (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board held a recessed budget retreat to discuss priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. No formal votes were taken on specific funding or policy changes, though members identified key goals regarding water infrastructure, audits, and the Middle School project.

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda, consent agenda (including minutes, property tax adjustments, and budget amendments), and hear public addresses. They will also discuss administrative matters such as a tobacco-free policy for the health department building and funding for two School Resource Officers, along with the manager's report on the budget calendar and fiscal accountability agreement. The meeting includes a closed session to consult with the attorney on potential claims or judicial actions.

• Budget amendment for Maternal Health
• Pneumococcal Vaccine PCV20 budget item
• Tobacco-Free Policy for LHD Building and Grounds
• Funding for 2 SRO Officers
• Closed session to consult with attorney

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Calendar and a Fiscal Accountability Agreement with the Local Government Commission. They also authorized $4,000 for two additional School Resource Officers and adopted a tobacco-free policy for health department grounds.

• Approved FY 2023/2024 Budget Calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 for two additional School Resource Officers (Unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Accountability Agreement with Local Government Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved tobacco-free policy for local health department buildings and grounds (Unanimous)
• Appointed Tami Newell to the TDA Board (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including property tax adjustments and maternal health budget amendment (4-2)
• Approved 10-minute limit for public appearances (5-1)
• Denied motion to omit December 6, 2022 minutes from Consent Agenda (4-2)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a recessed meeting on January 4, 2023. After a closed session to consult with the attorney regarding a potential or actual claim, no action was taken in open session.

• Entered closed session to consult with attorney regarding a potential or actual claim
• Exited closed session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the ACTS FY2024 capital budget, a $311,045 request with a $31,105 local match, and consider several administrative items including a county attorney contract, a zoning ordinance update, and a sewer line extension. The agenda also includes consent agenda items such as minutes and property tax refunds, plus a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on ACTS FY24 Capital Budget: $311,045 total, $31,105 local match
• Larry Newton software update and zoning ordinance update
• Michael Sandy Polkton ETJ
• Adam Kiker, LKC Engineering — 74E Sewer line extension
• 2023 County Attorney Contract

The Board approved the FY24 Anson County Transit Service capital budget and authorized a sewer line extension on Hwy 74 East. The Board also created a separate building inspection department and adopted new contract, budget, and deposit policies.

• Approved ACTS FY24 Capital Budget of $311,045 (unanimous)
• Approved sewer line extension on Hwy 74 East with $638,000 estimate (unanimous)
• Created new building inspection department via reorganization (4-2-1)
• Approved County Manager authority to sign pre-approved contracts under $149,999.99 (unanimous)
• Adopted Budget Adoption and Deposit policies (unanimous)
• Approved Town of Polkton to proceed with Extraterritorial Zoning Jurisdiction (unanimous)
• Extended County Attorney's 2023 contract including CLE costs (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of Dec 1, 5, and 6, 2022 meeting minutes for further review (6-1)