Anson County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including adopting the 2026 Revaluation Schedules and the Present Use Value Schedule for qualified farmland, which have a high financial impact. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with property tax adjustments and a resolution to convey surplus personal property to the nonprofit E2D. A public hearing will be held on SUP 25-0007, a Class A Special Use Permit for a 145‑MW solar energy system on PIN 6486-00-75-2864. The board will hear the 2025 Annual Opioid Impact Report and approve the meeting agenda.

• Adopt 2026 Revaluation Schedules, Standards and Rules for real property values (high financial impact)
• Adopt Present Use Value Schedule (PUV) for valuing qualified farmland
• Consent agenda: approve Property Tax/Refunds/Adjustments (no financial impact)
• Resolution to convey surplus personal property to nonprofit E2D (no financial impact)
• Public hearing on Class A Special Use Permit SUP 25-0007 for a 145 MW solar project on PIN 6486-00-75-2864

The Board approved the 2026 Revaluation Schedules, Standards and Rules for Real Property Values and the Present Use Value schedule for qualified farmland, both by unanimous vote. The agenda and consent items were also approved unanimously. A public hearing was held on Duke Energy’s Class A Special Use Permit (SUP 25-0007), but the applicant withdrew the permit and no board decision was made.

• Adopt 2026 Revaluation Schedules for Real Property Values (unanimous)
• Adopt 2026 Revaluation Schedules for Present Use Value farmland (unanimous)
• Approve agenda and consent items (unanimous)
• Hold public hearing on SUP 25-0007; permit withdrawn (no decision)

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board will convene to elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes from November, and establish the calendar for its 2026 meetings.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of November 6th and 13th, 2025 minutes
• Approval of the 2026 Planning Board meeting calendar
• Public comments period
• Holiday Board of Commissioners Meeting

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board will convene to elect a chair and vice chair, approve the agenda, and discuss the 2026 meeting calendar. The meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2025, at the Anson County Government Center.

• Election of Planning Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of the December 4, 2025, agenda
• Discussion of the 2026 Planning Board meeting calendar
• Public comments period
• Holiday Board of Commissioners Meeting noted

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2026 Revaluation of Schedules, Standards and Rules for real property values. The board is also scheduled to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026 and discuss employee bonuses.

• Public hearing for 2026 Revaluation of Schedules, Standards and Rules for Real Property Values
• Budget amendments for Planning, Sheriff, and Airport Project Ordinance
• Division of Aviation Airport Grant Agreement
• Bid approval for surplus property at 605 McLaurin Street
• Election of 2026 Board Chair and Vice-Chair

The Board elected Jamie Caudle as Chairman and Robert Mims as Vice‑Chairman by unanimous vote. It approved the consent agenda, the 2026 Board calendar (removing the Nov. 30 meeting), and the sale of the 605 McLaurin Street property for $103,000, all unanimously. The next regular meeting was moved to the Anson County Courthouse.

• Elected Jamie Caudle as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Robert Mims as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Board calendar, removing Nov. 30 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 605 McLaurin Street property for $103,000 (unanimous)
• Moved Dec. 16, 2025 meeting to Anson County Courthouse, Courtroom #1 (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for 2026 real‑property revaluation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on a special use permit for a solar energy system and battery storage facility. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2026 property revaluation schedule and reports on Medicaid transportation rate decreases.

• Public hearing for SUP 25-0007: Duke Energy Progress, LLC solar facility (145 MW) and battery storage (51 MW) on PIN 6486-00-75-2864
• Presentation of the 2026 Revaluation Schedule of Values
• Discussion of a 3% Medicaid rate decrease for Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation (NEMT) services
• Appointments for two Planning Board members for 3-year terms
• Reappointment of a Jury Commissioner

The commissioners voted unanimously to postpone the Duke Energy Special Use Permit (SUP 25-0007) hearing to December 16, 2025. They also approved the ACTS program handling a 3% reduction in non‑emergency medical transportation rates. Additional actions included approving the county attorney contract, library closure dates, early office closure for a parade, and several board appointments.

• Deferred Duke Energy SUP 25-0007 to Dec 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved ACTS handling 3% NEMT rate reduction (unanimous)
• Approved County Attorney Scott Forbes contract (unanimous)
• Approved Hampton B. Allen Library closures on Nov 24, Dec 19, 2025 and Jan 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved county offices close early at 3 PM on Dec 4, 2025 for parade (unanimous)
• Appointed Houston Pratt to Planning Board (3‑year term) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Todd Williams to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Robert Smith to Jury Commission (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board will hold a quasi‑judicial hearing on a Class B Special Use Permit (SUP 25‑0008) for a salvage yard at 12322 US Highway 74 West in Peachland. The board will also receive findings of fact and conclusions for VAR 25‑0003 and VAR 25‑0004, and consider the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. Public comments are invited before the board takes action.

• Class B Special Use Permit SUP 25‑0008 – Salvage Yard at 12322 US Hwy 74 W, Peachland
• VAR 25‑0003 – Findings of Fact & Conclusion for Bette Hamilton
• VAR 25‑0004 – Findings of Fact & Conclusion for Walter Crawford Jr
• Planning Board minutes from 10/9/2025
• Public comments period

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board will hold a quasi‑judicial hearing on three special‑use permit applications. Two Class A permits (SUP 25‑0006 and SUP 25‑0007) from Duke Energy Progress, LLC request Level III solar energy systems, with SUP 25‑0006 proposing a 275 MW photovoltaic facility and 100 MW battery storage on a 2,326‑acre site. A Class B permit (SUP 25‑0008) from Igor Putina seeks approval for a salvage yard. The board will hear comments from persons with standing before making a recommendation.

• Class A Special Use Permit SUP 25‑0006 – Duke Energy Progress, LLC – 275 MW PV, 100 MW BESS on 2,326 acre site
• Class A Special Use Permit SUP 25‑0007 – Duke Energy Progress, LLC – Level III solar energy system (details not provided)
• Class B Special Use Permit SUP 25‑0008 – Igor Putina – Salvage yard proposal
• Public hearing will allow comments from persons with standing
• Board staff recommends approval of SUP 25‑0006 subject to conditions

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved the final budget for the North Carolina Forestry Service, allocating $148,894 from the county and $223,343 from the state for a total of $372,237. The board also approved the Economic Development Incentive Program and discussed the animal services contract, which includes a county budget of $465,359 annually and a competing proposal of $44,000 per month. Additional consent agenda items such as property tax adjustments and the NC DMV license‑plate contract were also approved.

• Approval of North Carolina Forestry Service final budget: $148,894 county share, $223,343 state share, total $372,237
• Approval of Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP)
• Discussion of animal services contract: county budget $465,359 per year vs. $44,000 monthly proposal
• Approval of property tax refunds/adjustments (no financial impact noted)
• Approval of NC DMV License Plate Agency executed contract

The Anson County Board approved the FY 25‑26 Opioid Settlement Fund direct‑expenditure resolution. It also approved moving forward with an investigation of a water‑infrastructure intrusion and a corrective‑action plan. The Board entered a closed session to consult the county attorney and then returned to open session. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Opioid Settlement Fund FY 25‑26 direct‑expenditure resolution (unanimous)
• Approved investigation of water‑infrastructure intrusion and corrective‑action plan (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to consult attorney (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will review a budget revision and funding plan for the 4-H program. The Board is also considering membership nominations for the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. Other items include a State Water Infrastructure Authority resolution and a discussion on the Animal Services contract.

• Approval of JCPC membership nominations for Dr. Mary Ratliff and Gilbert Hatcher
• 4-H Youth Promise budget revision totaling $195,287
• State Water Infrastructure Authority (SWIA) Resolution
• Animal Services contract discussion
• Grants and Water & Sewer reports

The board approved the State Water Infrastructure Authority (SWIA) resolution, allowing Anson County to apply for water and sewer grant funding. Commissioners also approved the revised Animal Services contract and adopted the consent agenda. Unanimous motions moved the meeting into closed session, then back out, and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted State Water Infrastructure Authority (SWIA) resolution (motion passed)
• Approved revised Animal Services contract (motion passed)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session to consult attorney (unanimous)
• Returned from closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing to decide on a variance request for a single-family dwelling. The applicant is seeking relief from side setback requirements due to a construction oversight.

• VAR 25-0004: Request to reduce side setback from 15 feet to 13 feet for a home at 239 Haven Rd, Morven, NC

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda that included minutes, tax adjustments, budget amendments, a split zoning resolution for Unity Development Group, LLC, and a National 4H Week proclamation. In open session, commissioners voted 7-1 to retain the temporary assignment of animal control to Emergency Management and to establish an animal‑control advisory committee. The meeting also included a closed‑session discussion of personnel matters under NC General Statutes 143‑318.11(a)(3).

• Split Zoning Resolution for Unity Development Group, LLC (Consent Agenda item d)
• National 4H Week Proclamation (Consent Agenda item e)
• Resolution of Tentative Award for the Filter Rehab Project (Manager’s Report)
• Resolution AIA-D-ARP-0046 (Manager’s Report)
• Motion to keep animal control under Emergency Management and create advisory committee (Open Session vote 7‑1)

The Anson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several resolutions, including the Parks and Recreation 2025 Master Plan and a new assistant county manager position. They also adopted a National 4H Week proclamation and reappointed members to the Voluntary Agricultural District Board. Additional resolutions on the Filter Rehab Project, AIA‑D‑ARP‑0046, and Emerging Contaminants/PFAS were approved.

• Approved National 4H Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Parks and Recreation 2025 Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Tentative Award for the Filter Rehab Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution AIA-D-ARP-0046 (unanimous)
• Approved Emerging Contaminants/PFAS Resolution for Old Landfill (unanimous)
• Reappointed Nichole Carpenter and Samuel Freeman to Voluntary Agricultural District Board (unanimous)
• Created assistant county manager position (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with Item 2E moved down (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will meet on September 29, 2025 at the Anson County Government Center, 101 South Greene Street, Wadesboro, NC. Commissioners will discuss and vote on an update to the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. They will also consider a resolution to request grant funding for a capital improvement project. The meeting will end with an adjournment.

• Discussion and approval of the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan update
• Discussion and approval of a resolution to seek grant funding for a capital improvement project

The Board approved the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan update. It also adopted a resolution authorizing the County Manager to apply for $35 million in grant funding for water and sewer projects. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 2025 Capital Improvement Plan Update (motion passed)
• Adopted resolution to apply for $35 million grant for water and sewer projects (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board will hold a quasi‑judicial hearing on variance VAR 25‑0003 filed by Bette Hamilton. The request seeks permission to use heavy‑gauged metal as an underpinning material for manufactured homes at 23 and 43 Ashbury Rd in the Olde Pond Mobile Home Park. The board must vote with a four‑fifths majority to approve the variance. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and a public comments period.

• Variance VAR 25‑0003 – request to allow metal underpinning for homes at 23 and 43 Ashbury Rd, Olde Pond Mobile Home Park
• Public comments period

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will vote to approve the meeting agenda and several consent‑agenda items, including a split‑zoning resolution that designates Anson County regulations for a Premier Homes NC, LLC property. Commissioners will also adopt the Findings of Fact & Conclusions for SUP 25‑0005, finalizing the special‑use permit for Anson County Stone, LLC. The meeting includes public addresses, manager reports, and a closed‑session consultation with the county attorney.

• Split Zoning Resolution for Premier Homes NC, LLC (adopt agreement with Town of Lilesville)
• Findings of Fact & Conclusions for SUP 25‑0005 – Anson County Stone, LLC
• Approval of the agenda as presented
• JCPC Membership and Budget Revision approval on consent agenda
• Closed session: attorney consultation on potential claim or legal action

The Board approved the agenda with removal of a juvenile crime item and adopted the consent agenda items, including a split zoning resolution. Commissioners voted to continue the CDC COVID‑19 return‑to‑work protocol. After a closed‑session discussion with the attorney, the Board approved a $44,000‑per‑month contract with the Friends of the Anson County Animal Shelter for two years, then adjourned.

• Approved agenda with removal of item 2C (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, removing JCPC item and adopting split zoning resolution (unanimous)
• Continued CDC COVID‑19 return‑to‑work protocol (motion passed)
• Entered closed session to consult attorney (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Approved $44,000‑per‑month animal shelter contract for two years (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board will consider an audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. It will review a lease agreement for about 3,118 net square feet at 111 N. Greene Street, leased to the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction for $1 per year on a three‑year term. The board will discuss animal services matters and hold a closed‑session to consult the attorney on N.C. General Statutes 143‑318.11(a)(3).

• Audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co.
• Lease of ~3,118 sq ft office space at 111 N. Greene St to NC Dept. of Adult Correction ($1/yr, 3‑year term)
• Animal Services discussion
• Closed‑session attorney consultation on N.C. Gen. Stat. 143‑318.11(a)(3)

The Board approved the county’s annual audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Company. It also approved a contract with the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction to provide office space for probation officers. The Board entered and exited a closed session unanimously to discuss the animal shelter contract and legal matters, then adjourned.

• Approved Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. audit contract (motion passed)
• Approved North Carolina Department of Adult Correction office space contract (motion passed)
• Moved to closed session to discuss animal shelter contract negotiation (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to consult attorney on legal matters (unanimous)
• Moved to reopen the closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a variance request to allow metal underpinning for two manufactured homes at 23 and 43 Ashbury Rd in the Olde Pond Mobile Home Park. The variance seeks relief from the ordinance requiring masonry underpinning, citing financial hardship and aesthetic continuity with existing homes. The board will also consider approval of the meeting agenda and minutes.

• Variance VAR 25-0003 for metal underpinning at 23 and 43 Ashbury Rd, Olde Pond Mobile Home Park
• Public hearing on VAR 25-0003 at 6:00 PM, Anson County Government Center, Board Room 209

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider budget amendments for elderly services and the airport, as well as a lease agreement for the Department of Adult Correction/Probation. The meeting includes a report on the Economic Development Incentive Program and a bid report for the animal shelter.

• Budget Amendments for Elderly & Airport
• Dept. of Adult Correction/Probation Lease Agreement
• NC Forest Service Final Budget
• Economic Development Incentive Program
• Animal Shelter Bid Report

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, the North Carolina Forestry Service final budget, and the county’s Economic Development Incentive Program. They also entered and exited a closed session to consult the attorney on a potential claim. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved North Carolina Forestry Service final budget (motion passed)
• Approved Economic Development Incentive Program (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to consult attorney (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the FY27 Anson County Transportation System budgets and three zoning-related requests. The body will also review a credit card policy and budget amendments for janitorial services.

• Public hearing for ACTS FY27 Admin and Capital Budgets with a total local match of $30,421
• Public hearing for SUP 25-0005 – Anson County Stone, LLC Class A Special Use Permit
• Public hearing for ZMA 25-0007 – Carlton Phifer Zoning Map Amendment
• Public hearing for ZMA 25-0008 – Joan Taylor Zoning Map Amendment
• Review of Credit Card Policy and General Fund Carryover for janitorial services

The Board approved the ACTS FY27 administrative and capital budgets. It also approved a Class A Special Use Permit for Anson County Stone LLC to develop an extraction facility. Two zoning map amendments were approved, rezoning parcels in Deep Springs Church Rd and Parson Grove Church Rd. The consent agenda, including budget amendments and policy resolutions, was adopted unanimously.

• Approved ACTS FY27 Admin ($176,138) and Capital ($39,976) budgets (motion passed)
• Approved Class A Special Use Permit SUP 25-0005 for Anson County Stone extraction facility (unanimous)
• Approved ZMA 25-0007 rezoning 2781 Deep Springs Church Rd from RA-5 to RA-1 (unanimous)
• Approved ZMA 25-0008 rezoning 1249 & 1263 Parson Grove Church Rd from R-40 to R-20 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget amendments, credit card policy, and E2D donation resolution (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a variance request to allow an accessory structure to be built 24 feet closer to Bowers Road than zoning rules permit. The property is located at 1435 Bowers Rd in Peachland, NC, and the hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Board Room 209 of the Anson County Government Center.

• Variance request VAR 25-0002 for Stephen Turner to build an accessory structure 24 feet closer to Bowers Rd than permitted
• Property located at 1435 Bowers Rd, Peachland, NC 28133 (PIN 6428-00-72-4284)
• Request seeks relief from Section XI.10 setback standards for accessory structures
• Planning Board to decide with a four-fifths concurring vote required to grant the variance

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold hearings on two special use permits and two zoning map amendments. A primary focus is a request for an earth materials extraction facility on 488.85 acres near Diggs Road.

• SUP 25-0005: Class A Special Use Permit for earth materials extraction at 3500 Diggs Rd (Anson County Stone, LLC)
• VAR 25-0002: Variance request from Stephen Turner
• ZMA 25-0007: Zoning Map Amendment (Straight Rezoning) for Carlton Phifer
• ZMA 25-0008: Zoning Map Amendment (Straight Rezoning) for Joan Taylor

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments for general fund carryover and domestic violence services. The meeting includes updates on the AIA Wastewater Project and changes to the county personnel ordinance.

• Budget amendment for $145,500 for general fund carryover and water/sewer charges
• Budget amendment for $43,397 for domestic violence services
• Personnel Ordinance changes increasing longevity cap to $3,000 and 401K increase to 4%
• AIA Wastewater Project Acceptance Resolution
• Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement

The Board approved unfreezing the Processing Assistant V health position with a 5‑2 vote. It also approved two vacant Department of Social Services positions and the AIA Wastewater Project Resolution. An agreement to deed the Sturdivant property back to the Town of Wadesboro was approved, while earlier motions to increase health staff were rejected.

• Approved unfreeze of Processing Assistant V position (5-2 vote)
• Approved two vacant DSS positions (Income Maintenance Investigator and Processing Assistant) (4-3 vote)
• Approved Asset Inventory and Assessment Wastewater Project Resolution with Hazen and Sawyer (unanimous)
• Approved agreement to deed Sturdivant property back to Town of Wadesboro (motion passed)
• Failed motion to unfreeze PA V and increase PA III (no second received)
• Failed motion to unfreeze PA V and increase PA III (3-4 vote, motion not passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the animal shelter and animal control. The agenda also includes a closed session to consult with an attorney regarding a potential or actual claim, administrative procedure, or judicial action.

• Discussion on Animal Shelter/Animal Control
• Closed session regarding potential or actual legal claims

The Board approved keeping Animal Control temporarily assigned to Emergency Management and creating an advisory committee, passing 7-1. Commissioners also passed a unanimous confidence motion for Animal Shelter Director Maureen Lett. The Board entered and exited closed session on personnel matters by unanimous votes and then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved keeping temporary Animal Control assignment to Emergency Management and forming advisory committee (7-1)
• Approved confidence motion for Animal Shelter Director Maureen Lett (unanimous)
• Approved closed‑session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved return from closed session (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a text amendment to the Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance and a straight rezoning. Proposed changes include establishing standards for taxidermy and ex situ remediation businesses, as well as revising earth material extraction rules.

• Public hearing for Text Amendment TA 25-0002 regarding zoning and subdivision standards
• Public hearing for Straight Rezoning ZMA 25-0006
• Budget amendments for General Fund, JCPC, and 911
• FY26 Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG)
• Proposed standards for taxidermy and ex situ remediation businesses

The Board adopted the TA 25-0002 zoning and subdivision ordinance text amendments with changes, passing the motion unanimously. It also approved ZMA 25-0006 straight rezoning of a 2.25‑acre parcel from R‑20 to Highway Business, with the motion passing. Additionally, the Board approved the consent agenda, appointed Caty Edwards and reappointed Dr. Holly Kiker to the Board of Health, and approved a resolution to donate surplus equipment to a nonprofit.

• Adopted TA 25-0002 Text Amendments (unanimous)
• Approved ZMA 25-0006 Straight Rezoning of 2.25‑acre parcel (unanimous)
• Approved Consent agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Caty Edwards to Board of Health (3‑year term) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dr. Holly Kiker to Board of Health (3‑year term) (unanimous)
• Approved draft resolution to donate county surplus equipment to nonprofit (unanimous)
• Nominated Commissioner Woodburn as NCACC voting delegate (unanimous)
• Nominated Chairman Caudle as NCACC alternate delegate (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss a rezoning request for a parcel on US Hwy 74 W. The board will also review proposed text amendments to the Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance and discuss materials for manufactured home underpinning.

• ZMA 25-0006: Request to rezone 2.25 acres at 5301 US Hwy 74 W from Medium Density Residential (R-20) to Highway Business (HB) for an outdoor advertising sign
• TA 25-002: Proposed ordinance amendments including standards for taxidermy, ex situ remediation, and earth materials extraction
• Proposed subdivision exemptions for public/quasi-public utilities and family cemeteries in RA zoned districts
• Proposed lot size exemption for lot area deficiencies in RA zoned districts
• Discussion on approved materials for manufactured home underpinning

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review administrative reports and property tax adjustments. The agenda includes a closed session to consult with the County Attorney regarding potential or actual claims and judicial actions.

• Property tax refunds and adjustments
• HR monthly reports
• Closed session regarding potential or actual claims, administrative procedure, or judicial action

The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda without dissent. Commissioners voted unanimously to offer the Clerk position to Interim Clerk Marina Adams. The Board entered and later exited a closed session on contract negotiations, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved offering Clerk position to Interim Clerk Adams (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for contract negotiations (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider budget amendments and the final adoption of the FY 25-26 fee schedule. The board will also review a resolution regarding Project Prosper, a halal slaughterhouse.

• Final adoption of FY 25-26 Fee Schedule
• Resolution for Project Prosper (Halal Slaughterhouse)
• Budget amendments
• Closed session to consult with attorney regarding potential or actual claims

The Anson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which includes FY 24-25 budget amendments, FY 25-26 fee schedule adoption, and a resolution for Project Prosper. The board then entered a closed session to consider personnel matters, returned to open session, and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda covering budget amendments, fee schedule, Project Prosper (unanimous)
• Entered closed session on personnel matters (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule. The proposed General Fund expenditures total $41,987,563. The meeting also includes reports on tax collections and tourism development.

• FY 2025/2026 Budget Ordinance with $41,987,563 in General Fund expenditures
• Pee Dee Electric Agreement/Build Ready Site Grant Agreement
• ACTS 5339(b) New Facility Grant
• Sheriff/Jail Position Re-classification
• Troy Lumber Sales Property discussion

The commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2025/2026 budget and the consent agenda. They also approved the reclassification of three sheriff positions, declined a one‑acre land donation, and authorized amendments to a state grant and a Pee Dee Electric/Build Ready Site agreement. The 911 Dispatch contract was approved pending the Wadesboro mayor’s signature, while a proposal to add clerk duties to the grant administrator’s job was rejected 4‑3.

• Approved FY 2025/2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Reclassified three vacant sheriff detention officers to deputy positions (motion passed)
• Declined donation of one acre of land from Troy Lumber Sales (motion passed)
• Approved amended construction items for ACTS 5339 grant (motion passed)
• Approved Pee Dee Electric Build Ready Site Grant Agreement (6-1)
• Approved 911 Dispatch contract contingent on mayor’s signature (unanimous)
• Rejected addition of clerk duties to Grant Administrator job description (4-3)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a request to rezone 19.6 acres for an anaerobic digester and consider a special use permit for a fabrication business. The board will also discuss materials for manufactured home underpinning.

• ZMA 25-0005: Request to rezone 19.6 acres at 3450 Red Hill-Mount Vernon Rd from Rural Agriculture 3 to Conditional Zoning Heavy Industrial
• SUP 25-0004: Class B Special Use Permit request for Peachland Design and Fabrication, LLC
• Discussion on approved materials for manufactured home underpinning
• Rescheduling of the July 3rd Planning Board meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025/2026 budget presentation. The meeting includes a review of the Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan and various administrative reports.

• Public hearing for the 2025/2026 Budget Presentation
• Split Zoning Resolution for Jeffrey & Myra Bricken
• Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan presentation by Wendell Small and Jon Wood
• Property tax refunds and adjustments
• NC House Bill 765 Resolution

The Anson County Board approved a resolution opposing House Bill 765, which would affect local zoning regulations. The Board also approved an Interlocal Mutual Aid Agreement for building inspections with Union County. The budget public hearing was formally closed by unanimous vote.

• Approved resolution opposing House Bill 765 (motion passed)
• Approved Inspection Services Interlocal Mutual Aid Agreement with Union County (motion passed)
• Exited FY 2025/2026 budget public hearing (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent agenda minus item 3F (unanimous vote)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several budget amendments, including grant funding for stream rehabilitation and emergency management. The meeting also includes presentations on economic development and the Oasis Community Center.

• Budget amendment to allocate $85,714 for the Stream Rehabilitation Assistance (StRAP) grant
• Budget amendment to allocate $10,000 for the HMEP grant
• Budget amendment to allocate $250,000 in NCDOT proceeds for the Transportation Service Building
• Budget amendment to allocate $671,400 in estimated tax collections for the Fire District Tax Fund
• Discussion of Animal Control and 911 Dispatch contracts

The Board voted 4‑3 to adopt a hybrid flexible work schedule for county employees, with a six‑month trial beginning June 3, 2025. A motion to reject the Town of Wadesboro’s $30,000 arrears and renegotiate the animal‑control contract passed unanimously. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, and the meeting was recessed by unanimous vote.

• Approved hybrid flexible work schedule (4-3)
• Rejected $30,000 arrears from Town of Wadesboro (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Recessed the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes a split zoning resolution for Jay & Rachel Ayers, an FY 2025 audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co., and budget amendments for jail and insurance proceeds. They will also hear appearances from David Miner and Sheriff Scott Howell, and then enter closed session to consult with the attorney on a potential claim or judicial action.

• Split Zoning Resolution for Jay & Rachel Ayers
• FY 2025 Audit Contract – Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co.
• Budget Amendments — Jail & Insurance Proceeds
• JCPC Awarded Discretionary Funds
• Closed Session: consult with attorney on potential claim or judicial action

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It adopted two budget amendments, adding $49,053 for jail capital outlay and $41,264.37 for sheriff vehicle maintenance. The Board also approved a split‑zoning resolution that places development of 425 Martin Rd. under Town of Ansonville regulations.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Budget amendment: increase jail capital outlay $49,053 (adopted)
• Budget amendment: increase sheriff vehicle maintenance $41,264.37 (adopted)
• Split‑zoning resolution for 425 Martin Rd. approved (governed by Town of Ansonville)
• Pledge of Allegiance motion introduced (no vote recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners holds a special meeting and budget workshop to discuss FY 2025-2026 priorities and consider a 12% water and sewer rate increase. Other agenda items include animal control and 911 dispatch contracts with the Town of Wadesboro, use of remaining ACTS grant funds, the Anson Rescue Squad contract, and a closed session on an economic development project.

• Consideration of 12% water and sewer rate increase
• Discussion of FY 2025-2026 budget priorities
• Animal control contracts with towns
• Contract for 911 dispatch with Town of Wadesboro
• Closed session to discuss an economic development project

The Board unanimously approved a 12% water and sewer rate increase. It also approved funding the county’s share of remaining ACTS grant money, a $64,000 contract with the Anson Rescue Squad, and moved the meeting into and out of closed session. The agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 12% water and sewer rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved 20% county match for ACTS grant spending (unanimous)
• Approved $64,000 contract with Anson Rescue Squad (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to discuss economic development project (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on a rezoning request for a portion of a parcel owned by Anson County Farms, LLC. The body will also review fee changes and budget amendments.

• ZMA 25-0004: Rezoning of 1.120 acres on Bethel Road from Rural Agricultural 5 (RA-5) to Rural Agricultural 1 (RA-1)
• New Vaxelis Vaccine Fee
• Environmental Health Fees
• Budget Amendments for one-time allocations
• Closed session to consult with attorney regarding potential or actual claims

The Anson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the straight rezoning of Anson County Farms LLC property (ZMA 25-0004). They also approved the sale of two surplus properties—the Old Water Department at 907 North Washington Street (gas tank removal required) and the Old EMS & Inspections Building at 605 McLaurin Street. The FY25/26 budget calendar and a Lineman Proclamation were each approved unanimously as well.

• Approved ZMA 25-0004 straight rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Old Water Department, 907 North Washington St, condition gas removal (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Old EMS & Inspections Building, 605 McLaurin St (unanimous)
• Approved FY25/26 Budget Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Lineman Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a straight rezoning of 1 acre from Rural Agricultural-5 to Rural Agricultural-1 for Anson County Farms LLC. The Board will also conduct an evidentiary hearing on a Class B Special Use Permit for a 32-site campground on 154 acres at 2478 Haileys Ferry Rd, Lilesville, requested by Navy Yard Outdoor Adventures LLC. Additionally, the Board will receive quasi-judicial training from the UNC School of Government.

• Zoning Map Amendment ZMA 25-0004: straight rezoning of 1-acre portion of PIN 6461-00-49-7383 near Bethel Rd from RA-5 to RA-1
• Class B Special Use Permit SUP 25-0003: 32-site campground with 49 parking spaces, picnic pavilion, and bath house on PIN 7413-00-72-3204 (2478 Haileys Ferry Rd, Lilesville)
• Quasi-judicial training session by UNC School of Government
• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2025 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider the adoption of the Anson County Transportation System Title VI Program Plan and System Safety Program Plan. The body will also review property tax refunds and adjustments and receive reports on county personnel.

• Adoption of Anson County Transportation System Title VI Program Plan
• Adoption of ACTS System Safety Program Plan
• Approval of property tax refunds and adjustments
• Review of February 2025 new hires and separations report
• Tax Assessors Resolution

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. They then voted to enter a closed session to consult the county attorney about a potential legal claim, and later voted to reconvene in open session. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to consult attorney on potential claim (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss administrative matters and fill appointments. The agenda includes reports from the County Manager and Chairman, as well as a closed session to consult with the attorney regarding potential or actual claims.

• Appointments for the Board of Health
• Appointments for the SPCC Board of Trustees
• Appearances by Dr. Truman and Dr. Ratliff from Anson County Schools
• Closed session to discuss potential or actual claims or judicial action

The Anson County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 to create a Grants Administration Department and a Grants Administrator position, using the job description provided by the HR Manager. The board also approved a motion to fund 50% of the fireworks display costs (up to $5,000) by routing the donation through the Tourism Development Authority. Appointments were made to the Board of Health and the SPCC Board of Trustees. The board discussed the disputed property ownership with Vancine Sturdivant, who preferred reimbursement, and heard concerns about stray animals in Wadesboro.

• Created Grants Administration Department and Grants Administrator position (6-1)
• Approved 50% funding for fireworks display up to $5,000 via Tourism Development Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Aaron Shaver and Rodney Hyatt to Board of Health (unanimous)
• Appointed Ashley Carter to SPCC Board of Trustees for four-year term (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Register of Deeds Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hear a request from Uptown Wadesboro for a county contribution of $3,000-$5,000 for a June 28 fireworks show. The board will also consider appointing five members to the Council on Aging, receive a County Manager's report on the former JR Faison School property, and vote on suspending a 4:00 p.m. recording cutoff on the last day of the month. A closed session is scheduled to consult with legal counsel on a potential or actual claim.

• Request for $3,000-$5,000 county funding for Independence Day fireworks display on June 28, 2025
• Consideration of suspending the 4:00 p.m. recording cutoff on the last day of the month
• Proposed appointments to Council on Aging: Bernice Bennett, Winnie Bennett, Brain Ellerby, Marlene Richardson, Wendell Smalls
• County Manager's report on the former JR Faison School property
• Closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) to discuss a potential or actual claim

The Board approved a motion to cover 50% of the cost (up to $5,000) for Uptown Wadesboro's planned June 28th fireworks display, with Commissioners Caudle, Mims, Woodburn, Little-Reid, and Ellerbe voting yes and Leary and Gatewood voting no. The Board also unanimously terminated the Register of Deeds' 'recording time cutoff' on the last day of the month, allowing filings until standard closing time. A motion to purchase the former J.R. Faison School Property for no more than $10 failed for lack of a second; instead, the Board unanimously agreed to schedule a joint meeting with the School Board to discuss the matter. All other agenda items, including appointments to the Council on Aging, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $5,000 (50% of cost) for the June 28th fireworks display, 5-2 vote
• Terminated the Register of Deeds' 'recording time cutoff' on the last day of the month, unanimously
• Appointed Bernice Bennett, Winnie Bennett, Brian Ellerby, Marlene Richardson, and Wendell Small to the Council on Aging, unanimously
• Approved the Consent Agenda (Property Tax/Refunds/Adjustments; Human Resources Report), unanimously
• Failed to purchase the J.R. Faison School Property for no more than $10 (motion lacked a second)
• Approved scheduling a joint meeting with the School Board to discuss the J.R. Faison property, unanimously
• Approved the agenda as presented, unanimously
• Held a closed session to consult with the attorney, then adjourned, unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a Class A Special Use Permit for Baron Solar, LLC to build a 4.99 MW solar energy system on 33.64 acres at 3250 NC 109 N, Wadesboro. The planning director and planning board recommend approval with conditions. The board also plans to enter closed session to consult with the attorney on a potential or actual claim.

• Public hearing on SUP 25-0002 for Baron Solar, LLC: 12,962 panels, 4.99 MW AC, on 71.63-acre parcel zoned Medium Density Residential (R-20) at approximately 3250 NC 109 N, Wadesboro
• Closed session under NC GS 143-318.11(a)(3) for attorney consultation on potential or actual claim
• Manager's report includes citizen concern about Carolina Compost and discussion of Town of Wadesboro easement

The Board unanimously approved a Class A Special Use Permit for a Level III solar energy system on PIN 6485-04-82-3335 (3250 NC 109 N, Wadesboro) submitted by Baron Solar, LLC. The approval includes conditions allowing the decommissioning bond to be secured after the SUP but before a building permit, and accepting force majeure language in the decommissioning plan. The Board also approved a utility easement for the Town of Wadesboro and acknowledged the County Manager's notice terminating the 911 dispatch contract with the Town.

• Approved Class A SUP 25-0002 for Baron Solar LLC solar facility (unanimous)
• Approved utility easement on Salisbury St. for Town of Wadesboro (unanimous)
• Acknowledged County Manager's notice as valid termination of 911 dispatch contract with Town of Wadesboro (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to consult with attorney on potential claim (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board will hold evidentiary hearings on two quasi-judicial items: a variance request from Blue STEM Academy to waive off-street loading requirements for a daycare, and a Class A Special Use Permit for Baron Solar, LLC to build a 33.64-acre solar energy system on Medium Density Residential zoned land. The board will also discuss attending a UNC School of Government planning course.

• VAR 25-0001 – Blue STEM Academy requests variance to waive WB-50 truck loading space for a freestanding daycare at 285 Anson High School Rd, Wadesboro
• SUP 25-0002 – Baron Solar, LLC seeks Class A Special Use Permit for a Level III solar farm on 33.64 acres at approximately 3250 NC 109 N, Wadesboro; 4.99 MW AC, 12,962 panels
• Planning director recommends approval of the solar permit with conditions, but gives no recommendation on the variance
• The solar project is within the Airport Height Overlay District; FAA notice required
• Agenda includes discussion of UNC School of Government Planning and Zoning 101 Course

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on two straight rezoning requests. One seeks to change 6.12 acres from Light Industrial to Medium Density Residential, while the other requests rezoning 154.85 acres from Heavy Industrial to Rural Agricultural 5.

• ZMA 25-0002: Rezone 6.12 acres (PIN 6415-00-55-8293) from Light Industrial to Medium Density Residential (R-20)
• ZMA 25-0003: Rezone 154.85 acres (PIN 7413-00-72-3204) from Heavy Industrial to Rural Agricultural 5 (RA-5)
• Consent agenda includes budget amendments for child fatality reporting, seasonal influenza vaccine program, and surplus property updates

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two straight rezoning requests: ZMA 25-0002, rezoning a 6.12-acre portion of PIN 6415-00-55-8293 from Light Industrial (LI) to Medium Density Residential (R-20), and ZMA 25-0003, rezoning a 154.85-acre parcel (PIN 7413-00-72-3204) from Heavy Industrial (HI) to Rural Agricultural 5 (RA-5). Both were approved despite inconsistencies with the county's Land Use Plan, based on Planning Board recommendations and staff support. The board also approved a $5,000/month lobbying contract with Almond Miner (4-3) and a school facilities agreement, but failed to adopt a cell phone policy for commissioners.

• Approved ZMA 25-0002 rezoning 6.12 acres from LI to R-20 (unanimous, Caudle recused)
• Approved ZMA 25-0003 rezoning 154.85 acres from HI to RA-5 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, tax refunds, budget amendments, surplus items (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Sarah Elliott to Board of Health (unanimous)
• Approved MOA with Anson County Schools for emergency facility use (unanimous)
• Approved Almond Miner lobbying contract at $5,000/month (4-3)
• Failed to adopt cell phone policy with $40 stipend (3-4)
• Failed to amend Personnel Ordinance to include elected officials for cell phones (3-4)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative matters, including a mid-year financial report and an EMS billing contract. The session includes a closed session to consult with the county attorney regarding potential or actual legal claims.

• Mid-Year Financial Report
• EMS Billing Contract
• DMV Report
• County Cell Phones
• Closed session regarding potential or actual claims or judicial action

The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved the Emergency Management Services Billing Contract with Collington Billing Company unanimously. They also directed the County Manager to develop a surplus inventory of county-owned property and land for the next meeting, and approved developing a cell phone use policy for commissioners and employees. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved Emergency Management Services Billing Contract with Collington Billing Company (unanimous)
• Directed County Manager to develop surplus property and land inventory for next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved developing a cell phone use policy for commissioners and employees (unanimous)
• Approved purchasing County Manager a new computer (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board will hold public hearings on two straight rezoning requests: one to change 6.12 acres from Light Industrial to Medium Density Residential, and another to change 154.85 acres from Heavy Industrial to Rural Agricultural. The board will also conduct an evidentiary hearing for a Class B Special Use Permit. Other business includes adopting the 2025 meeting calendar and an internal policy for filling quasi-judicial decisions.

• ZMA 25-0002: Rezone 6.12 acres on Caudle Rd (PIN 6415-00-55-8293) from Light Industrial (LI) to Medium Density Residential (R-20); Planning Director recommends approval.
• ZMA 25-0003: Rezone 154.85 acres on Atkinson Rd/Haileys Ferry Rd (PIN 7413-00-72-3204) from Heavy Industrial (HI) to Rural Agricultural (RA-5).
• SUP 25-0001: Class B Special Use Permit for Laura Denny (no further details in agenda).
• Adoption of the Planning Board 2025 calendar.
• Discussion of internal policy for approving and filling quasi-judicial decisions.

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three items: a zoning map amendment to rezone three parcels totaling 30.66 acres from Light Industrial to Rural Agricultural 3; a proposed repeal of the Solar Energy Ordinance; and text amendments to the Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance. The board will also consider consent agenda items, appointments, a property donation, and a closed session to consult with the attorney on a potential claim.

• Public hearing on ZMA 25-0001: straight rezoning of three parcels (PINs 6415-00-18-3923, 6415-00-19-4168, 6415-00-29-2006) from Light Industrial to Rural Agricultural 3
• Public hearing on repeal of the Solar Energy Ordinance
• Public hearing on Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance text amendments (TA 25-0001)
• Consent agenda includes property tax refunds/adjustments and SPCC FY 24/25 budget
• Manager's report includes a property donation, Old JR Faison property, and Randy Collins - AEDC

The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning of three parcels (totaling ~30.66 acres) from Light Industrial to Rural Agricultural 3, repealed the Solar Energy Ordinance, and approved 50+ Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance text amendments with specific revisions. All votes were unanimous. The board also declined a property donation, accepted a potential school property offer for auction, and made several appointments.

• Approved rezoning of PINs 6415-00-18-3923, 6415-00-19-4168, 6415-00-29-2006 from LI to RA-3 (unanimous)
• Approved repeal of Solar Energy Ordinance ORD 25-0001 (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning & Subdivision Text Amendments TA 25-0001 with revisions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including property tax refunds and SPCC budget (unanimous)
• Reappointed 5 members to ACTS Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Todd Williams to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Denied property donation from William Lenon (unanimous)
• Approved accepting former JR Faison school property if offered, then auctioning it (unanimous)