Davie County public meetings in 2022

Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

The Davie County Recreation and Parks Advisory Board will elect a chair and vice chair, then vote on recommended rule changes for the track and turf field, a community recreation agency grant policy, and a volunteer-criminal background screening policy. The board will also discuss facility operation changes, program changes, and 2023 meeting dates. Staff reports cover youth basketball enrollment (361, a record), a sold-out Playdate with the Grinch event, and park projects including surveillance/security and a ballfield scoreboard.

• Election of Advisory Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Vote on track and turf field recommended rule changes
• Vote on DCRP community recreation agency grant policy
• Vote on volunteer-criminal background screening policy
• Youth Basketball League enrollment of 361 (record) with 40 teams and 62 coaches

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board elected Chris Branham as chair and Shannon Moore as vice-chair for 2023. The board recommended a new volunteer-criminal background screening policy for Board of Commissioners approval. Other actions included updating track and turf field rules and opening the 2023-2024 grant cycle.

• Elected Chris Branham as chair for 2023 (7-0)
• Elected Shannon Moore as vice-chair for 2023 (7-0)
• Approved track and turf field reservation and rules changes (7-0)
• Approved change to community-recreation agency grant policy and opened 2023-2024 cycle (7-0)
• Recommended approval of volunteer-criminal background screening policy (7-0)
• Approved 2023 advisory board meeting schedule (7-0)
• Accepted consent agenda including minutes and staff reports (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests: 4.68 acres on Legion Hut Road from Highway Business to Residential Agricultural; 1.96 acres at 3613 US Hwy 601S from Highway Business to Residential 20; and 5.499 acres at Danner Rd and US Hwy 601 N from Community Shopping-Conditional to Residential Agricultural. The consent agenda includes a 2023 meeting schedule, a state appropriation for a drainage project at Farmington Road Industrial Park, a Motorsports Fund grant revision, a resolution to sue for two properties, budget amendments, and tax reports.

• Rezoning of 4.68 acres on Legion Hut Road from H-B to Residential Agricultural
• Rezoning of 1.96 acres at 3613 US Hwy 601S from H-B to R20
• Rezoning of 5.499 acres at Danner Rd and US Hwy 601 N from C-S-CD to R-A
• State appropriation for Farmington Road Industrial Park drainage project
• Resolution to sue for properties at 576 Riverbend Drive and 641 Pine Ridge Road

The Board elected its officers and approved a consent agenda including state grant funds for an industrial park and ARPA funds for a water treatment plant. The meeting also included the administration of the oath of office for Benita Finney and M. Brent Shoaf.

• Elected Mark Jones as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Benita Finney as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule (5-0)
• Approved $1,125,000 state grant for Farmington Road Industrial Park water tower and lines (5-0)
• Approved Motorsports Fund Grant Agreement Revision (5-0)
• Approved suit for properties at 576 Riverbend Drive and 641 Pine Ridge Road (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendments, Tax Reports, Releases and Refunds (5-0)
• Accepted ARPA funds from DWI for Water Treatment Plant (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting to approve the Sheriff's Bond. The bond was issued by The Cincinnati Insurance Company.

• Approved $25,000 Sheriff's Bond from The Cincinnati Insurance Company (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Board approved granting Director Melissa Parker hour-for-hour time off for 201 hours of overtime worked during the election period. The Board also approved the Director's attendance at New Director Training in Raleigh from January 9-13.

• Approved granting Director Melissa Parker hour-for-hour time off for 201 overtime hours
• Approved Director's attendance at New Director Training in Raleigh (January 9-13)
• Tabled November 18 minutes

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

The Council approved a list of 15 recommended programs to be included in the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2023-2024 funding year. The anticipated county allocation for these services is $141,059. The RFP will be advertised in January.

• Approved minutes from October 14, 2022
• Approved inclusion of 15 specific programs in the 2023-2024 funding RFP (14-0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections approved the minutes from the November 14 meeting. The Chair signed candidates' certificates following the reconciliation of ballots and General Election results by precinct and contest.

• Approved November 14 meeting minutes
• Signed candidates' certificates

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the minutes from the September 2022 meeting. The Library Director provided operational updates on grants, the Community Garden Project, and facility issues at the Cooleemee Branch. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 2022 minutes

Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

The Davie County Recreation and Parks Advisory Board will meet on November 14, 2022, to review and approve the DCRP Grant policy for the 2023-24 cycle, discuss weekend facility use changes, and update board meeting dates for 2023. The agenda also includes staff reports on athletics, programs, and special events.

• DCRP Grant policy review/approval for 2023-24 cycle
• Weekend facility use/operational changes discussion
• Recruitment and retention subcommittee update
• Youth basketball league record enrollment of 218 in K-5 division
• Greenway feasibility study approved at special county board meeting

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections processed post-election ballots, approving specific provisional and absentee submissions while designating others as spoiled or ineligible. The board also approved minutes from November 7 and 8.

• Approved minutes from November 7 and 8 meetings
• Approved properly executed Supplemental Absentee Abstract ballots
• Designated 1 ballot with no voter signature and 5 ballots with no witnesses as spoiled
• Approved 41 properly executed provisional ballots
• Deemed 67 improperly executed provisional ballots ineligible to be counted

Board of Elections

The Board reviewed and approved 42 properly executed absentee ballots. Tabulators were closed and results were tallied and posted to the website by 11:00 p.m.

• Approved 42 properly executed absentee ballots
• Closed and signed tapes for three One-Stop and one absentee ballot tabulator

Board of Commissioners

The Davie County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on November 7, 2022. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items, including the invocation, pledge of allegiance, and ethics disclosures. The only substantive item was a presentation on the Recreation & Parks Greenway Feasibility Study. No votes or decisions were listed on the agenda.

• Presentation: Recreation & Parks Greenway Feasibility Study

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on the FY2023 budget ordinance for opioid settlement funds, allocating $627,184 from Davie County's $3.3 million share of a national settlement. The consent agenda includes subgrant agreements for water and sewer projects in Mocksville and Bermuda Run, and a resolution for a water supply improvements project. Old business includes a zoning map amendment to rezone 105.5 acres for industrial use and a fire department lease.

• Public hearing on FY2023 Opioid Settlement Fund budget ordinance ($627,184)
• Zoning map amendment to rezone 105.5 acres at 148 Cana Rd and 2254 US Hwy 601 N from Residential 20 and Residential Agricultural to General Industrial
• Subgrant agreement with Town of Mocksville for elevated water storage and Southpoint pump station improvements
• Subgrant agreement with Town of Bermuda Run for Juniper pump station upgrades and wastewater treatment plant removal
• Resolution for conditional award of Davie County Water Supply Improvements Project

The Board of Commissioners approved a request to rezone 105.5 acres to General Industrial despite opposition and a disputed conflict of interest regarding one member. Other key actions included approving an opioid settlement budget and a lease for the Advance Fire Department.

• Approved rezoning of 105.5 acres at 148 Cana Rd and 2254 US HWY 601 N to General Industrial (3-2)
• Approved FY2023 Budget Ordinance for Opioid Settlement Funds (5-0)
• Approved lease for Advance Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved conditional award for Water Supply Improvements Project to Jimmy R. Lynch and Sons, Inc. for $50,898,599
• Approved subgrant agreement for Town of Mocksville water storage and pump station ($3,060,000)
• Approved subgrant agreement for Town of Bermuda Run pump station and plant removal ($1,800,000)
• Approved deletion of 10 Sheriff vehicles and one Technology Solutions core switch assembly
• Approved appointments to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Aging Services Planning Committee, and Child Protection Team

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections approved the acceptance of 150 absentee ballots and one-stop voting applications. The board also appointed a new Chief Judge for the Jerusalem precinct.

• Approved November 1, 2022, minutes
• Accepted 150 properly executed absentee ballots
• Accepted one previously cured and received signed ballot
• Accepted 9,060 one-stop applications
• Approved Tina Phelps as Chief Judge at the Jerusalem precinct

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections approved the minutes from October 25, 2022. Members voted to accept 110 properly executed absentee ballots and 3,077 one-stop applications.

• Approved October 25, 2022, minutes
• Accepted 110 properly executed absentee ballots
• Accepted 3,077 one-stop applications

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved three requests to rezone parcels of land for residential and agricultural use. These decisions were found to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Growth Enhancement Strategy.

• Approved rezoning 4.68 acres at Legion Hut Rd from Highway Business to Residential Agricultural (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 1.96 acres at 3613 US Hwy 601 S from Highway Business to Residential 20 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 5.499 acres at Danner Rd and US Hwy 601 N from Community Shopping-Conditional to Residential Agricultural (Unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections approved the minutes from October 18, 2022, and accepted 62 properly executed ballots. Members noted that certain ballots from Jerusalem and Bermuda Run precincts must be recreated to correct precinct markings.

• Approved October 18, 2022, minutes
• Accepted 62 properly executed ballots

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Davie County Agricultural Advisory Board approved the minutes from July 21, 2022, approved an application for Rachael & Shawn Koren, and set meeting dates for 2023. No substantive policy decisions were made; the board also discussed a potential new VAD board member.

• Approved minutes from July 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved application for Rachael & Shawn Koren (motion by Sam Howard, seconded by Bob Crews, passed)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates: Jan 19, Apr 20, Jul 20, Oct 19 (motion by Bob Crews, seconded by Justin Miller, passed)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections accepted 38 properly executed absentee ballots and approved a replacement judge for Cooleemee's chief judge position, appointing Daphne Beck to replace Ginger Broadway. The board also approved a student-created video for public presentation and handled spoiled ballots from the previous and current weeks.

• Approved minutes from the October 13, 2022 Absentee Ballot meeting
• Accepted 38 properly executed absentee ballots
• Approved mailing a new ballot to a voter whose ballot was spoiled this week
• Approved Daphne Beck as replacement chief judge for Cooleemee
• Approved a student-created video for the BOE website and other publicity

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

The Davie County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council met on October 14, 2022, and approved the minutes from the September 9, 2022 meeting. The council received updates from area consultant Scott Stoker on Risk & Needs data, and from service providers including Aspire Youth & Family, Insight Human Services, and Piedmont Mediation. No substantive decisions were made beyond approving the prior minutes; the meeting focused on reports and committee assignments.

• Approved minutes from September 9, 2022 meeting (motion by Barbara Owens, seconded by J.D. Hartman, carried)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections approved 24 properly executed absentee ballots and accepted two ballots for cure, with voters to be notified by phone and letter. A spoiled ballot was re-sent with a MAT team witness. Replacement judges were approved for three polling places.

• Approved minutes from September 6 and October 4 meetings
• Accepted 24 properly executed absentee ballots
• Approved two ballots for cure (motion by Rob Raisbeck)
• Spoiled ballot re-sent with MAT team witness (motion by Faye Carter)
• Approved replacement judges: S. Calahaln (Shirley Barron for Sue Callison), Clarksville (Charlie Whaley for Karen Whitaker), West Shady Grove (Sue Strickland for Marili Alvarado)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board is meeting to vote on age restrictions for unsupervised youth. The board will also discuss a grant for park accessibility and review updates on the greenway feasibility study.

• Vote on unsupervised youth age restrictions
• Accessibility for Parks grant preparation (60% complete)
• Greenway feasibility study update regarding Avgol easement and funding
• Status of DC Athletic Stadium LED Sign (completed 9/28)
• 2023 Concert series planning for June and July

The Davie County Recreation and Parks Advisory Board approved a new park facility rule requiring youth ages 12 and under to be supervised by a guardian, parent, or adult unless registered in a department-sponsored program. The board also accepted the consent agenda including minutes and staff reports, and received updates on staffing, operations, and a grant application for the Parks for All program.

• Approved updated park facility rule requiring supervision for youth ages 12 and under (motion by Chris Branham, second by Ben Love, vote 6-0)
• Accepted consent agenda including minutes and staff reports (motion by Ali Hartman, second by Chris Branham, vote 6-0)
• Noted operational changes: community park indoor facilities closed on Sundays through October, interviews scheduled for Athletic Program Director and Customer Care Administrator on 10/11
• Noted Recreation Specialist position filled, Program Leader position now open
• Noted Brock Recreation Center and Community Park indoor facilities closed for gym floor refinishing November 21-27
• Noted Parks for All grant application at 60% completion, due 11/1, with goal to submit by 10/31
• Discussed recruitment for new advisory board members, with subcommittee to begin process
• Noted FY 2021-2022 year-end results showing revenue exceeded goals (106%)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met to process absentee ballots, approving motions to verify envelopes, review properly executed ballots, and disallow a spoiled ballot from a nursing home resident. The board also discussed voting machine testing, voter drives, and election official training. All actions were procedural and approved unanimously.

• Approved motion to verify absentee ballot envelopes and duplicate, remail, or spoil as needed
• Approved motion to review properly executed absentee ballots
• Approved disallowing a spoiled ballot from a nursing home resident; to be reissued and retrieved by MAT team

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone land at 148 Cana Rd and 2254 US HWY 601 N. The body will also consider several consent items including budget amendments and equipment contracts.

• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment 2022-06 to rezone 105.5 acres to General Industrial (G-I)
• Animal Control adoption fee increase to $120
• Contract for construction of EMS Station #4
• Advance Fire Department lease
• Appointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

The Board of Commissioners approved a fire funding allocation of $492,557, distributing it equally among nine fire departments and the rescue squad, increasing each base allocation to $250,000. The vote was 3-2. A proposed rezoning of 105.5 acres on Cana Road from residential to general industrial was deferred to the November 7 meeting. The board also voted to join the opioid lawsuit against Purdue Pharma and deferred the Advance Fire Department lease discussion.

• Approved $492,557 fire funding allocation distributed equally among nine fire departments and rescue squad (3-2)
• Deferred Zoning Map Amendment 2022-06 for 105.5 acres at 148 Cana Rd and 2254 US HWY 601 N to November 7, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved joining opioid lawsuit against Purdue Pharma and authorized County Manager to sign consent form (5-0)
• Deferred Advance Fire Department lease discussion to November 7, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, tax reports, appointments, budget amendments, contracts, resolutions, equipment deletion, proclamations, and animal control fee increase (5-0)

Consolidated Human Services Board

The Board will review minutes from the June 21, 2022 meeting and hear a presentation regarding Monkeypox. Action items include updates on financial status, various grants, and ARPA funds for environmental health.

• Financial update
• In Home Aide Contract, Home Care Independence Grant, and General Services Grant
• Regional ARPA Funds for Environmental Health/Budget Amendment
• Davie Center for Violence Prevention Grants
• Preparedness Monitoring and TB Audit

The Davie County Health & Human Services Board approved the consent agenda, which included a financial update, several grants for senior services and violence prevention, and a budget amendment for regional ARPA funds for environmental health. The board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No action items were presented for a separate vote.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes from the June 21, 2022 meeting as provided.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the financial update, In Home Aide Contract, Home Care Independence Grant, General Services Grant, Regional ARPA Funds for Environmental Health/Budget Amendment, Davie Center for Violence Prevention Grants, and Preparedness Monitoring and TB Audit.

Library Board of Trustees

The Davie County Public Library Board of Trustees met on September 15, 2022, and approved the July 2022 minutes as emailed. The board also unanimously re-elected the current officers for another one-year term. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on operational updates from the library director.

• Approved July 2022 minutes as emailed (motion by Regina Graham, second by Khristen Mears)
• Re-elected current officers for one-year term (motion by Regina Graham, second by Julie Dillon)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss fire funding allocation and review several consent items. The meeting includes a clarification of a previous vote regarding a zoning text amendment and presentations on employee awards and health management.

• Sole source contract for Water Treatment Plant Equipment
• Resolution regarding zoning jurisdiction for property split between Town of Mocksville and County
• Budget amendments for September 12, 2022
• Deletion of a 2015 Ford Ambulance
• Clarification of 8/1/2022 motion on Zoning Text Amendment

The Board discussed four options for allocating $492,557 in fire funding but did not vote on a final distribution. Commissioner Jones moved to table the discussion until the October 3, 2022 meeting, which passed 5-0. The Board also unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included budget amendments, appointments, and resolutions.

• Tabled fire funding allocation discussion to October 3, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including budget amendments, appointments, and resolutions (5-0)
• Reaffirmed August 1, 2022 vote on zoning text amendment for agribusiness/agriculture definitions (4-0)
• Approved resolution to exempt engineers for current water/sewer/solid waste projects (5-0)
• Approved resolution on zoning jurisdiction split between Town of Mocksville and County (5-0)
• Approved resolution designating Brian Barnett as ABC permit recommendation official (5-0)
• Approved deletion of 2015 Ford Ambulance for trade-in (5-0)
• Approved budget allocations from State of NC totaling $2,280,000 for county use (5-0)

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

The Davie County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council approved the minutes from May 13, 2022, and received updates on program outcomes and a presentation on newly approved Restorative Justice programming options. No other decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved the minutes from May 13, 2022.

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections appointed two poll judges, discussed election safety procedures with the sheriff, and decided not to send a resolution to local boards at this time. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and addressed public records requests.

• Appointed Marili Alvarado as Deputy Judge at Shady Grove polling site (approved)
• Appointed Ginger Broadway as Chief Judge at Cooleemee polling site (approved)
• Decided not to send resolution to four local governmental boards at this time
• Approved minutes from August 1 and August 3, 2022 meetings

Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board is meeting to discuss year-end financial results and staff updates. The board will vote on recommendations for the Greenway Connection Study and travel expense reimbursements for hired staff.

• Vote to recommend adoption of the Greenway Connection Study
• Vote on travel expense reimbursement for hired staff
• Review of FY’21-’22 year end results (revenues reached 94.3%)
• Discussion of 2023 concert series
• Update on Accessibility for Parks grant (deadline 11/1)

The Davie County Recreation and Parks Advisory Board approved a motion recommending travel reimbursement up to $1,000 for out-of-state candidates hired for staff positions, subject to conditions. The board also recommended approval of the final Greenway Connection Study plan, pending agreements with Avgol and other parties. Year-end results showed revenues at 94.3% of goal, with expenditures at 86.4%.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and staff reports (6-0)
• Recommended travel reimbursement up to $1,000 for out-of-state hires (6-0)
• Recommended approval of final Greenway Connection Study plan (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met solely to interview Cindy Kirkus for the Deputy Director of Elections position. After the interview, the board and staff agreed she was qualified, and the starting salary will be adjusted to $40,000 pending approval from the County Manager.

• Selected Cindy Kirkus for Deputy Director of Elections position
• Agreed to request starting salary adjustment to $40,000 from County Manager

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding two zoning map amendments and one zoning text amendment. The body will also consider budget amendments, tax reports, and a waiver of bids for emergency repairs.

• Public hearing: Rezone 6.77 acres at 327 and 337 Hillcrest Drive from Residential Agricultural to Highway Business (Miller Tree Service, Inc.)
• Public hearing: Rezone 2 acres at 2519 and 2531 US HWY 601 S from Residential 12 to Highway Business (Delmar McDaniel)
• Public hearing: Zoning Text Amendment for section 155.001 Definitions
• Resolution for waiver of bids for emergency repairs at Cooleemee WWTP
• Drainage easement for SR 1602 - John Crotts Rd. SS-6209B 001

The Board approved a rezoning of approximately 2 acres at 2519 and 2531 US HWY 601 S from Residential 12 to Highway Business (4-0). A separate request by Miller Tree Service to rezone 6.77 acres on Hillcrest Drive was deferred to the September 12, 2022 meeting (3-0). The Board also approved a zoning text amendment expanding the definition of agriculture and agribusiness to include the sale of farm and seafood products.

• Approved rezoning of 2 acres at 2519 & 2531 US HWY 601 S to Highway Business (4-0)
• Deferred Miller Tree Service rezoning of 6.77 acres on Hillcrest Drive to Sept. 12 (3-0)
• Approved zoning text amendment expanding agriculture/agribusiness definitions (4-0)
• Approved Dr. Slate Day resolution honoring his 100th birthday (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including tax settlement, appointments, and resolutions (4-0)
• Approved waiver of bids for emergency repairs to Cooleemee WWTP (consent agenda)
• Approved drainage easement to NCDOT for SR 1602 (consent agenda)
• Entered closed session for attorney consultation and personnel matters (4-0)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections swore in Melissa Parker as the new Director of Elections and unanimously approved her designation of duties. The board also unanimously approved the One Stop Implementation plan for the November 8, 2022, General Election, using the same schedule as the May 2022 Primary. Minutes from July 5 and 19 were approved, and the board agreed to Sarah Moore's withdrawal from the Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor race.

• Swore in Melissa Parker as Director of Elections (unanimous)
• Approved Director of Elections designation of duties (unanimous)
• Approved One Stop Implementation plan for Nov 8, 2022 election (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 5 and 19 meetings (unanimous)
• Agreed to Sarah Moore's withdrawal from Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor candidacy

Planning Board

The Davie County Planning Board unanimously approved Zoning Text Amendment 2022-02, which revises section 155.001 (Definitions) of the Zoning Ordinance. The board also adopted the agenda, accepted the June 28 minutes, and heard no public comment. New Planning and Development Services Director Johnny Easter was introduced, and the board discussed further review of NCDEQ's plan for decommissioning utility-scale solar projects.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted June 28, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 2022-02 (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Davie County Public Library Board of Trustees recommended Meika Imes for appointment to the board, approved two bylaw amendments (member terms and agenda request procedures), and directed the director to respond to a book concern, keeping the book in the Children's section. The board also discussed creating a Youth Advisory Board for a future meeting.

• Recommended Meika Imes for appointment to the DCPL Board of Trustees (motion approved)
• Approved amendment to Article I of Bylaws: trustees serve 4-year staggered terms, max 3 consecutive terms, 1-year off before reappointment
• Approved amendment to Article III of Bylaws: agenda requests must be submitted in writing 7 days before meeting, with director discretion for late requests
• Directed Executive Director to write response to book concern, citing library policies; book remains in Children's section (motion approved)
• Approved May 2022 minutes as emailed

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Davie County Agricultural Advisory Board approved an application by Jordan Kahrs, with a motion by Holly Miller and a second by Justin Miller. The board also approved the minutes from the April 21, 2022 meeting. Lynn Yokley is stepping down from the board and will not be replaced. The board discussed a newspaper article about the Farms Under Threat 2040 report and noted Davie County's selection for a feral swine study.

• Approved minutes from April 21, 2022 meeting
• Approved Jordan Kahrs application (motion by Holly Miller, second by Justin Miller)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan for solar energy generating facilities. The proposal includes new site standards, such as height limits and buffer requirements, alongside significant increases to application and permit fees.

• Public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment 2022-01 regarding Solar Facilities
• Proposed increase of Special Purpose zoning request fee from $800-$1,000 to $5,000
• Proposed increase of solar facility zoning permit fee from $150 to $3,000
• Proposed $300 site inspection fee occurring every two years
• Motorsports Fund Grant Agreement discussion

The Board approved stricter zoning rules for solar energy facilities, including new decommissioning and financial assurance requirements, by a 4-1 vote. It also approved a $505,594 Motorsports Relief Fund grant agreement for Farmington Dragway, with the county holding $50,000 for administration. The Farmington Meat Processing rezoning request was deferred to the September meeting. The consent agenda, including budget amendments and appointments, was adopted unanimously.

• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 2022-01 for solar facilities (4-1)
• Approved $505,594 Motorsports Fund grant for Farmington Dragway (5-0)
• Deferred Farmington Meat Processing, LLC rezoning to September (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including budget amendments and appointments (5-0)
• Removed Library Board of Trustee appointment from agenda (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections approved a motion to give Director Parrish compensatory time at an hour-for-hour rate for 62 hours over 40 per workweek, and unanimously passed a resolution to donate 7 office chairs to a nonprofit. The board also approved the June minutes and scheduled a July 19 meeting to review deputy director applications.

• Approved June 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved donation of 7 office chairs to a nonprofit (unanimous)
• Approved compensatory time for Director Parrish at hour-for-hour rate for 62 hours (unanimous)
• Scheduled July 19 meeting to review deputy director applications

Planning Board

The Davie County Planning Board approved two zoning map amendments, both rezoning properties to Highway Business (H-B). The first, for Miller Tree Service, was approved 4-2, and the second, for Delmar McDaniel, was approved unanimously. The board also adopted the agenda and accepted the April minutes without opposition.

• Approved rezoning of 6.77 acres at 327 and 337 Hillcrest Drive from R-A to H-B (4-2)
• Approved rezoning of 2 acres at 2519 and 2531 US HWY 601 S from R-12 to H-B (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted the April 26, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on an employment agreement for Brian Barnett to serve as County Manager. The meeting also includes a vote on several budget amendments and transfers.

• County Manager employment agreement for Brian Barnett at $175,000 annual salary
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $5,000 for the County Manager
• Budget amendment FIN 40: $1,808,000 for Capital Improvement Plan (General Fund)
• Budget amendment FIN 41: $1,808,000 for Capital Improvement Plan (Cap Proj Fund)
• Budget amendment PU 22: $650 change order for Sparks Road Roof project

The Board of Commissioners voted to approve a two-year employment agreement with Brian Barnett as County Manager, effective August 1, 2022, with an annual salary of $175,000 plus allowances. The board also approved a series of budget amendments, including transfers for capital projects and premium pay allocations.

• Approved County Manager Employment Agreement with Brian Barnett (salary $175,000/year)
• Approved budget amendments including $1.8M for Capital Improvement Plan
• Approved $744,035 transfer for premium pay from CRF to General and Public Utilities Funds
• Approved $12,354 acceptance of EMPG grant
• Approved $650 change order for Sparks Road roof project

Consolidated Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board will meet to discuss and act on internal operational policies. The meeting includes a budget update and a presentation on recent requests and consent orders.

• HHS New Hire Orientation Policy
• HHS Vehicle Use Policy
• Financial update and budget plans
• Recent requests and consent orders update
• COVID-19 Update

The Davie County Health & Human Services Board approved revised new hire orientation and vehicle use policies, and accepted the financial update and budget plans. The board also discussed a state directive regarding child custody orders and received a COVID-19 update. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved revised HHS New Hire Orientation Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revised HHS Vehicle Use Policy (unanimous)
• Approved financial update and budget plans (unanimous)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board is meeting to vote on master plan goal recommendations and discuss the budget. The session includes staff updates on summer camps, athletics, and special events.

• Vote on comprehensive master plan goal recommendations
• Update on Accessibility for Parks grant and project timeline
• Review of budget passed by Board of Commissioners on 6/6
• Status of Greenway feasibility study with anticipated adoption in August
• Report on completed projects: Dog Park Activity Course and Amphitheater concrete extension

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the FY2023 Budget Proposal, the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, and a zoning amendment. The body will also receive a quarterly update from Partners Health Management.

• Public hearing for FY2023 Budget Proposal & 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment 2022-03: 0.459 acres at 135 Nikkis Way for Farmington Meat Processing, LLC
• Contract for NCACC Risk Management Pool - Property, Liability, and Workers Comp Insurance
• Reappointment of Lisa Nielsen to the Library Board of Trustees
• Budget amendments for June 6, 2022

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY2022-2023 budget of $95,672,148 and the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The budget maintains the property tax rate at $0.733 per $100 valuation and includes a 3% employee compensation increase. The board also deferred a zoning request for Farmington Meat Processing, LLC for 30 days to allow for further research.

• Approved FY2023 budget of $95,672,148 and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Deferred Zoning Map Amendment 2022-03 for Farmington Meat Processing, LLC for 30 days (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, tax reports, appointments, budget amendments, and resolutions (4-0)
• Approved NCACC Risk Management Pool insurance renewal (part of consent agenda)
• Entered closed session to consider personnel matters (4-0)
• Recessed and reconvened meeting to continue closed session (4-0)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met and approved minutes from prior meetings. In closed session, they interviewed Melissa Parker for the Director of Elections position and reached consensus to proceed with finalizing her employment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from May 3, 10, 16, 17, 23, and 27 meetings (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to interview Melissa Parker for Director of Elections
• Consensus to proceed with finalization of employment process for Director of Elections

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on June 3, 2022. The agenda consists of a closed session to consider the qualifications or employment conditions of a public officer or employee.

• Closed session regarding personnel matters pursuant to NCGS 143.318.11(A)(6)

The Davie County Board of Commissioners met in a special called session and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, then exited and adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made; the only actions were procedural motions to adopt the agenda, enter and exit closed session, and adjourn.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel matter (5-0)
• Exited closed session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections met and unanimously approved the canvass results for the May 17 Primary Election. Three signed copies of the results will be filed with the Clerk of Court, the State Board of Elections, and the local office. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved canvass results for May 17 Primary Election (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on May 25, 2022. The agenda includes a closed session to consider the qualifications or employment conditions of a public officer or employee.

• Closed session regarding personnel qualifications, performance, or employment conditions

The Davie County Board of Commissioners met in a special called session and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter under state law. No substantive public decisions were made; the only actions were adopting the agenda, entering and exiting closed session, and adjourning.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel matter under NCGS 143.318.11(A)(6) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting. The primary purpose is to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters regarding a public officer or employee.

• Closed session pursuant to NC GS 143.318.11(A)(6) regarding personnel qualifications, performance, or grievances

The Davie County Board of Commissioners met in a special called session and voted unanimously to enter closed session to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the board only adopted the agenda and adjourned.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session under NCGS 143.318.11(a)(6) for personnel matter (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:55 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Elections

The board reviewed and approved five absentee ballots and 26 provisional ballots, all unanimously, and rejected three absentee ballots without postmarks and 21 provisional ballots deemed ineligible. The board also discussed filling the Director position.

• Approved 5 absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected 3 absentee ballots without postmarks (unanimous)
• Approved 26 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected 21 provisional ballots (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting. The primary purpose is to enter a closed session to discuss the qualifications, performance, or employment conditions of a public officer or employee.

• Appointment of a temporary clerk due to illness
• Closed session regarding individual public officer or employee qualifications and employment conditions

The Davie County Board of Commissioners met in a special called session on May 19, 2022. The board voted to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or initial employment of an individual public officer or employee, or to hear or investigate a complaint, charge, or grievance against such an individual. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Held closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Davie County Public Library Board of Trustees met on May 19, 2022, and approved the March 2022 minutes as emailed. The board discussed ongoing technical issues with the locker project, the readiness of Chrome Books and hot spots for checkout, and a proposed by-law amendment to extend trustee terms, which will be voted on at the annual meeting on July 21, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 2022 minutes as emailed (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections met on Election Day to oversee voting operations. All fourteen precincts operated without problems, and the certified absentee voter list was signed and sent to the State Board of Elections. After polls closed, tabulators were closed, results tapes were reviewed and signed, and unofficial results were posted online by 10:30 p.m. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Signed certified absentee voter list for submission to SBOE
• Closed tabulators and reviewed/signed results tapes
• Released unofficial election results on website by 10:30 p.m.

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met and unanimously appointed Debra Jones as Chief Judge for the Jerusalem Precinct and Ann Wilson as Democratic Judge for the East Shady Grove Precinct. The board also unanimously approved 40 absentee ballots and 1,618 one-stop applications after review. All actions were approved without dissent.

• Appointed Debra Jones as Chief Judge, Jerusalem Precinct (unanimous)
• Appointed Ann Wilson as Democratic Judge, East Shady Grove Precinct (unanimous)
• Approved 40 absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Approved 1,618 one-stop applications (unanimous)

Consolidated Human Services Board

The Board will review the February 2022 meeting minutes and consider several action items. Presentations include topics regarding rabies and expiring DSS waivers.

• Senior Services policy change
• Mocksville Town Board seat on Senior Services Advisory Committee
• Senior Services grant update
• Public Health Accreditation Policies
• DSS Fraud Plan

The Davie County Health & Human Services Board approved the consent agenda, which included a policy change to prohibit all tobacco use inside Senior Services, the appointment of Carl Lambert to the Mocksville Town Board seat on the Senior Services Advisory Committee, the purchase of MySeniorCenter tracking software, and a contract with Premier Health Care for in-home aide services. The board also approved the DSS Fraud Plan and the closed session minutes from December 2021. No public comments were made.

• Approved consent agenda including Senior Services policy change (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of MySeniorCenter software (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Premier Health Care for in-home aide services (unanimous)
• Approved DSS Fraud Plan (unanimous)
• Approved closed session minutes from December 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections held an absentee meeting and unanimously approved 13 civilian absentee ballots after review. They also unanimously approved 1,172 one-stop applications. Two ballots (CIV-78 and CIV-79) were noted as possibly swapped in envelopes, but no action was taken on this observation.

• Approved 13 civilian absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Approved 1,172 one-stop applications (unanimous)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board is meeting to vote on grant recommendations and review comprehensive master planning goals. The board will also receive updates on park projects and accessibility grants.

• Vote on FY’22-’23 Community Recreation Agency Grant recommendations
• Review of vision and goal data for comprehensive master planning
• Update on Accessibility for Parks grant including $100,000 in local matching funds approved by BOC
• Status of Dog Park Activity Course installation and Amphitheater concrete project
• Update on park greenway re-paving anticipated for completion by May 27

The Davie County Recreation and Parks Advisory Board approved the fiscal year 2022-23 community recreation agency grant recommendations totaling $93,591, including a carryforward of $13,619 and $10,406 to be added to the FY 2023-24 cycle. The board also accepted the consent agenda and discussed updates on park projects and grant policies. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and staff reports (6-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 grant fund recommendations of $93,591 (6-0)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met and reviewed 12 civilian absentee ballots, approving 11 and sending a cure letter for one missing signature. One military absentee ballot was approved. The board also approved 855 one-stop applications and the minutes from prior meetings.

• Approved 11 civilian absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Sent cure letter to voter for missing signature (unanimous)
• Approved 1 military absentee ballot (unanimous)
• Approved 855 one-stop applications (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 19 and 26 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the salary study recommendations, which will increase salaries by approximately $1,167,000 and up to $1,400,000 with benefits, spread over two installments in May 2022 and January 2023. The board also approved applying for a $500,000 Accessibility for Parks grant with up to $100,000 in matching funds for a new accessible treehouse at the community park, and adopted the consent agenda including a broadband partnership with Yadkin Valley/Zirrus and ARPA fund adjustments.

• Adopted salary study recommendations (5-0)
• Approved applying for Accessibility for Parks grant with up to $100,000 match (5-0)
• Adopted revised site plan and master plan for Davie County Community Park (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including broadband partnership with Yadkin Valley/Zirrus (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Law Enforcement Week (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is considering a request to rezone approximately 0.459 acres at 135 Nikkis Way from Residential-Agricultural to Neighborhood Business. This change would allow for commercial retail sales on the property. The board also reviewed a text amendment regarding the Zoning Ordinance.

• Rezoning of 0.459 acres at 135 Nikkis Way from R-A, QD-O to N-B, QD-O
• Zoning Text Amendment regarding sections 155.125, 155.260, and 155.281 of the Zoning Ordinance

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections approved two properly executed absentee ballots and voted to spoil and reissue one ballot with an incomplete witness signature section. The board also appointed Daphne Beck as Chief Judge and Sandra Ferrell as Republican Judge for the Cooleemee precinct. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved two properly executed absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Approved spoiling and reissuing one absentee ballot with incomplete witness signature (unanimous)
• Appointed Daphne Beck as Chief Judge, Cooleemee precinct (unanimous)
• Appointed Sandra Ferrell as Republican Judge, Cooleemee precinct (unanimous)

Board of Equalization and Review

The Davie County Board of Equalization and Review approved a reduced property value of $117,056,650 for Ashley Furniture, following the county tax office's recommendation after finding clerical errors. The board also approved a $509,960 value for Charles Hayek's property at 709 Oak Valley Boulevard, resolving a late appeal. Both decisions were unanimous.

• Approved Ashley Furniture property value at $117,056,650 (unanimous)
• Approved Charles Hayek property value at $509,960 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 meeting as written (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Davie County Agricultural Advisory Board approved the minutes from the October 21, 2021 meeting and approved the application of John & Laura Hannah for membership. The board also discussed updates on new signs, by-law changes approved by the commissioners, and a potential new Agriculture Building.

• Approved minutes from October 21, 2021 meeting
• Approved application of John & Laura Hannah for membership

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections approved three properly executed absentee ballots and appointed Johna Wiseman as the Democratic judge for the South Calahaln precinct. The board also accepted a retirement notice from Director Parrish, effective July 29, 2022, and approved the minutes from the April 4 meeting.

• Approved three absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Appointed Johna Wiseman as Democratic judge in South Calahaln precinct (unanimous)
• Accepted notice of retirement for Director Parrish, last day July 29, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 4 meeting (unanimous)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

The Advisory Board will vote on an Accessibility for Parks grant and hear presentations from several community recreation agency grant recipients. The meeting also includes staff updates on athletics, special events, and park projects.

• Vote on Accessibility for Parks Grant
• Annual reporting presentations from Davie Academy Community Center, Farmington Community Association, Inc., Jericho-Hardison Community Center, and RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls, Inc.
• Request for $100,000 matching funds from BOC for accessibility grant opportunity
• Update on Dog Park Activity Course installation anticipated in May

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting. The primary purpose is to receive a presentation regarding the progress of a joint water supply project with the Town of Mocksville.

• Presentation on joint Water Supply Project with Town of Mocksville

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider budget amendments, board appointments, and equipment deletion. The meeting includes a presentation for employee awards and a closed session regarding personnel matters.

• Budget Amendments for April 2022
• Appointment of Jackie Copeland to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
• Re-appointments of Mark Jones and Suzanne Wright to Yadkin Valley Economic Development District Inc.
• Deletion of a 2016 Chevy Trax Recreation & Parks vehicle
• Resolution for Asset Infrastructure Assessment

The Davie County Board of Commissioners met on April 4, 2022, and unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included approving prior meeting minutes, tax reports, appointments, budget amendments, resolutions, and equipment deletion. The board also recognized six county employees with 'Going the Extra Mile' (GEM) awards, each receiving a $250 addition to their paycheck. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, after which the board adjourned.

• Adopted consent agenda unanimously (5-0), including minutes, tax reports, appointments, budget amendments, resolutions, and equipment deletion
• Approved budget amendments for April 2022, including $974,698 in Medicaid relief funds and $270,627 in State Building Capital Funds
• Approved resolution for National County Government Month
• Approved resolution for Asset Infrastructure Assessment for sewer system
• Approved deletion of 2016 Chevy Trax (Recreation & Parks vehicle) deemed total loss
• Appointed Jackie Copeland to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
• Re-appointed Mark Jones & Suzanne Wright to Yadkin Valley Economic Development District Inc.
• Re-appointed Jeff Wallace, Jimmy Myers, Cindy Chapman to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections made several appointments, including Alice Barnette and Dwayne Smith to the multi-partisan assistance team, and Elizabeth Bumgarner as Chief Judge for the North Mocks City precinct. The board also discussed filling a Democratic Judge opening in South Calahaln and requested job descriptions for the Director and Deputy Director positions. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Appointed Alice Barnette and Dwayne Smith to multi-partisan assistance team (unanimous)
• Appointed Elizabeth Bumgarner as Chief Judge, North Mocks City precinct (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 7 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is considering an application from Teresa Heath to establish a private recreation facility at 710 and 670 Wyo Road. The proposed use involves utilizing an existing building to host weddings and other special events.

• Special Use Permit for a private recreation facility at 710 & 670 Wyo Road
• Proposed wedding venue on 0.8 and 25 acre parcels

Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

The advisory board will review mid-year performance, ongoing park projects, and a comprehensive master plan update. Staff reports include updates on athletics, special events, and various community programs.

• Dog Park Activity Course project cost: $20,346
• Community Recreation Agency Grant requests totaling $131,926.16
• Park greenway re-paving quote received
• Upcoming EarthFest: Cardboard City Day on April 23, 2022
• Upcoming Easter EGGstravaganza & BONE-anza on April 9, 2022

The Davie County Recreation and Parks Advisory Board approved a project change request from RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls, Inc. for the renovation of public restrooms, with the condition that RiverPark complies with standard grant requirements. The change adds LED lighting and exterior/interior improvements, with RiverPark covering the cost overage. The board also received a mid-year performance update and held a visioning session for the master plan update.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and staff reports (9-0)
• Approved RiverPark restroom renovation change request, with condition of compliance with grant award letter (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections approved a motion to increase board member stipends to $75 for meetings and $150 for Election Day and training days in the new fiscal year, based on a salary study showing board pay was below average. The board also reviewed the February minutes and approved them unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the reclassification of the Senior Elections Specialist position is still under review.

• Approved board member stipend increase to $75 per meeting and $150 for Election Day/training days (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 7 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a zoning text amendment and a specific zoning map amendment. The body will also consider several contracts, budget amendments, and a vote on Senate Bill 300.

• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment 2022-02 to rezone 2.57 acres at 1832 Farmington Road to Neighborhood Business, Quality Design Overlay
• Public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment 2022-02 to permit government public buildings by right in all zoning districts
• Public hearing for Voluntary Agricultural District and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance
• Vote on Senate Bill 300 regarding decriminalization of certain ordinances
• Contracts including a Town of Mocksville sewer agreement revision, Partners lease agreement, and FY 2021-2022 audit contract

The Davie County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for 2.57 acres at 1832 Farmington Road, changing the zoning from residential to Neighborhood Business to allow for a bakery and tea room. The board also approved two zoning text amendments, an update to the Voluntary Agricultural District ordinance, and the decriminalization of certain county ordinances. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Zoning Map Amendment 2022-02, rezoning 2.57 acres at 1832 Farmington Road from R-12/R-20/QD-O to N-B/QD-O (5-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 2022-01 regarding table of uses, definitions, and permit choice (5-0)
• Adopted changes to the Voluntary Agricultural District and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted the Decriminalization of Certain Ordinances per Senate Bill 300 (5-0)
• Adopted the consent agenda, including the Partners lease agreement, audit contract, and sewer agreement revision (5-0)
• Approved $643,939.46 in 2021 bad debt write-offs (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting. The primary purpose is to enter a closed session to discuss the qualifications, performance, or employment conditions of a public officer or employee.

• Closed session regarding personnel qualifications, competence, or grievances pursuant to NC GS 143.318.11(A)(6)

The Davie County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting to approve an interim county manager contract with Mike Ruffin. The contract provides for up to 1000 hours per year, compensation of $12,084 per month, and adds his spouse to the health insurance plan, with no other benefits except travel reimbursement at 45 cents per mile. The motion passed 3-1, with Commissioner Finney opposed. Commissioner Poindexter was absent but was noted as in favor. Ruffin was sworn in at 8:11 a.m.

• Approved interim county manager contract with Mike Ruffin (3-1, Finney opposed)
• Contract terms: up to 1000 hours/year, $12,084/month, spouse added to health insurance
• No other benefits except travel at $0.45/mile with documentation
• Ruffin sworn in as interim county manager at 8:11 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to conduct closed sessions. These discussions include evaluating public officer or employee qualifications and negotiating the acquisition of real property for EMS bases.

• Discussion of multiple locations for EMS base coverage
• Closed session regarding personnel qualifications, performance, or grievances
• Closed session regarding contract negotiations for real property acquisition

The Davie County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting and unanimously approved purchasing 2.5 acres on Howardtown Road for an EMS base, authorizing management to negotiate the purchase. They also approved leasing workspace for temporary housing and associated work at the property, with costs not to exceed $100,000. The board accepted David Bone's resignation and made the interim county manager effective as soon as possible.

• Approved purchase of 2.5 acres on Howardtown Road for EMS base (5-0)
• Approved lease of workspace for temporary housing and associated work at Howardtown Road property, not to exceed $100,000 (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of David Bone
• Made interim county manager effective as soon as possible (5-0)

Consolidated Human Services Board

The Board will review the December 14, 2021, meeting minutes and receive updates regarding COVID-19 and aging services. Discussion includes a child welfare and behavioral health pilot project included in the state budget.

• Public Health Division Policy on Policies
• Child Welfare Behavioral Health Project update
• LME-MCO Facility Use Agreement
• 2022-2023 Budget and carry forward funds

The Davie County Health & Human Services Board approved the Public Health Division's policy on policies, which outlines how agency policies are approved, formatted, and tracked, to support accreditation efforts. The board also approved the consent agenda, including the financial report and a Senior Services Advisory Board appointment. No public comments were made, and the meeting was largely informational, with updates on COVID-19, grants, and budget planning.

• Approved Public Health Division policy on policies (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda including financial report and Senior Services Advisory Board appointment (motion carried)
• Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved meeting agenda as provided (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a request to rezone approximately 2.57 acres from residential to Neighborhood Business. The proposed commercial use includes a bakery and tea room located at 1832 Farmington Road.

• Rezoning of 2.57 acres at 1832 Farmington Road from R-12, R-20, and QD-O to Neighborhood Business (N-B, QD-O)
• Proposed commercial use: bakery and tea room
• Davie County Tax Parcels C500000107, C500000109, and C500000111

The Davie County Planning Board unanimously approved a zoning map amendment (2022-02) to rezone approximately 2.57 acres at 1832 Farmington Road from Residential-12, Residential-20, and Quality Design Overlay to Neighborhood Business with Quality Design Overlay. The board also unanimously approved a zoning text amendment (2022-01) clarifying permitted public uses, permit choice, and definitions for vested rights. The board confirmed a five-minute speaking limit for applicants and three minutes for others, and cancelled its March meeting due to no business.

• Approved Zoning Map Amendment 2022-02 (unanimous): rezoned 2.57 acres at 1832 Farmington Road to Neighborhood Business, Quality Design Overlay.
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 2022-01 (unanimous): amended sections 155.125, 155.260, and 155.281 on table of uses, definitions, and permit choice.
• Adopted the agenda (unanimous).
• Accepted the January 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous).
• Confirmed speaker time limits: five minutes for applicants, three minutes for others.
• Cancelled the March 2022 meeting due to no business.
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous).

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters and real property negotiations. This includes reviewing multiple locations within the county to determine optimal coverage for EMS bases.

• Closed session regarding individual public officer or employee qualifications, performance, or grievances
• Discussion of real property acquisition through purchase, option, exchange, or lease
• Review of multiple locations for potential EMS bases

The Davie County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting and voted 5-0 to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and the potential acquisition of real property for EMS base locations. The board returned to open session and adjourned without taking any other public action.

• Adopted the meeting agenda 5-0.
• Entered closed session 5-0 to discuss personnel qualifications and real property negotiations for EMS base locations.
• Returned to regular session 5-0.
• Adjourned the meeting 5-0.

Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

The advisory board is reviewing mid-year performance metrics, park project updates, and a comprehensive master plan update. Staff reports include updates on youth athletics, enrichment programs, and upcoming special events.

• Dog park activity course bids closed with Barr’s Recreation as the lowest responsible bidder
• Out-Schooled PE program offered at $10 per drop-in or $30 per session
• Capital outlay requests submitted to Finance on February 11
• Park greenway re-paving quote received for safety improvements
• Upcoming special events: Daddy Daughter Dance (March 5), Easter EGGstravaganza (April 9), and EarthFest (April 23)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections unanimously approved the one-stop early voting plan for the May 17, 2022 primary, with voting at three sites from April 28 to May 14. The board also appointed Roy Davidson as Chief Judge for the Hillsdale Precinct and directed the director to submit a reclassification request for the Senior Elections Specialist position to Deputy Director with a salary increase.

• Approved 2022 primary one-stop voting plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Roy Davidson as Chief Judge, Hillsdale Precinct (unanimous)
• Directed submission of position reclassification to Deputy Director with salary increase
• Approved January 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Davie County Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a zoning map amendment and economic development incentives. The board will also consider updates to the Code of Ordinances to comply with Senate Bill 300.

• Public hearing: Zoning Map Amendment 2022-01 Crabtree Road
• Public hearing: Economic Development Incentives Project DFA
• Public hearing: Modification of Code of Ordinances for Senate Bill 300 compliance
• Closed session regarding real property acquisition at 223 Hospital Street, Mocksville, NC 27028
• Budget amendments for February 2022

The Board of Commissioners approved an economic development incentive of up to $62,829.44 for DFA US Inc. to support a manufacturing facility at 311 Bethel Church Road, Mocksville. The project is expected to create 78 new jobs and add $8.5 million to the tax base. The board also approved a zoning map amendment for approximately 110 acres on Crabtree Road and adopted the consent agenda, which included tax collection authorizations, appointments, and budget amendments.

• Approved Economic Development Incentives Project DFA (5-0)
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment 2022-01 Crabtree Road (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including tax collection, appointments, and budget amendments (5-0)
• Held public hearings for zoning amendment, code ordinance modification, and economic incentives
• Entered closed session for attorney consultation, personnel, and property negotiation

Library Board of Trustees

The Davie County Public Library Board of Trustees approved the November 2021 minutes and received updates on operations, including the approval of an Emergency Connectivity Fund grant for $17,000 to purchase 25 Chromebooks and 25 hotspots. The board discussed the Cooleemee branch's HVAC issue and plans for Library Week. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved November 2021 minutes as emailed
• Approved EFC grant application for $17,000 (Chromebooks and hotspots)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special called session. The primary focus of the meeting is a Budget & Planning Workshop.

• Budget & Planning Workshop

The Davie County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting as a budget and planning workshop, with no formal decisions made. Discussions covered the FY2023 budget, including a proposed $1.1M salary adjustment spread over two years, a detention center cost increase, and fire department funding. The board adopted the agenda and adjourned, but took no substantive votes.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Davie County Agricultural Advisory Board approved minutes from the October 2021 meeting and authorized proceeding with sign purchases, including applying for a Farm Bureau grant to cover costs. The board also approved ordinance changes sent by NCDA, with the county attorney to review before going to the County Commissioners.

• Approved minutes from October 21, 2021 meeting
• Approved proceeding with sign purchase (10 of each size) and applying for Farm Bureau grant
• Approved ordinance changes from NCDA, with authority for Marsha to make adjustments

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a request to rezone approximately 110 acres along Crabtree Road from Residential-20 (R-20) to Residential Agricultural (R-A). The board will evaluate if this change is consistent with the Davie County Comprehensive Plan and the area's rural character.

• Zoning Map Amendment 2022-01: Rezone ~110 acres on Crabtree Road from R-20 to R-A

The Davie County Planning Board unanimously approved Zoning Map Amendment 2022-01, rezoning approximately 110 acres along Crabtree Road from Residential-20 (R-20) to Residential Agricultural (R-A). The board found the amendment consistent with the county's comprehensive plan, citing rural residential designation and lack of public infrastructure. Public comment included support from a resident and a manufactured homes representative; no opposition was voiced.

• Approved Zoning Map Amendment 2022-01 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

The board is meeting to determine the 2022 events line-up and appoint members to sub-committees for events, budget-grants, recruitment-retention, and resource development. Staff provided updates on youth sports participation and upcoming community programs.

• Bids are open through 1/27 for a dog park playground equipment project
• Proposed 2022 events include a Daddy Daughter Dance (March 5), Easter EGGstravaganza & BONE-anza (April 9), and EarthFest (April 23)
• BOC unanimously approved DCRP Code of Ordinances changes on 1/3
• Youth Basketball Leagues reported 338 players across 38 teams
• New gym wall pads were installed in the Aux Gym on December 30

The Davie County Recreation and Parks Advisory Board approved the consent agenda, including minutes and staff reports, by a 6-0 vote. They also reviewed the 2022 events lineup, which includes new concerts, a field day retreat, and a splashpad night, and selected subcommittee assignments for members.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and staff reports (6-0)
• Reviewed 2022 events lineup with 15 events, 6 concerts, and movie nights
• Assigned subcommittee preferences for events, budget/grants, recruitment/retention, and resource development

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met on January 3, 2022, and unanimously appointed Tonia Moore as the Democratic judge for the Fulton Precinct. The board also set provisional meeting dates for May 23 and November 14, 2022, and approved the minutes from the December 6 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Tonia Moore as Democratic judge for Fulton Precinct (unanimous)
• Set 2022 provisional meeting dates for May 23 and November 14 at 4:45 p.m.
• Approved minutes from December 6 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the FY 2020-2021 audit presentation by Martin Starnes & Associates. Additional discussion includes a solar facilities zoning text amendment and an extension of the solar energy moratorium ordinance.

• FY 2020-2021 Audit Presentation
• Solar Facilities Zoning Text Amendment: 2021-02
• Solar Energy Moratorium Ordinance Extension
• Recreation and Parks Ordinances Update
• Interlocal Agreement - Davie County Public Schools

The Board of Commissioners extended the moratorium on solar energy generating facilities for six months until August 3, 2022, and approved a new five-year interlocal agreement with Davie County Schools that includes a one-time $515,000 allocation to increase teacher supplements. The board also accepted the FY 2020-2021 audit, approved Recreation and Parks ordinance updates, and adopted the consent agenda.

• Extended solar energy facility moratorium until August 3, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved 5-year interlocal agreement with Davie County Schools, including $515,000 for teacher supplements (5-0)
• Accepted FY 2020-2021 audit with no findings (5-0)
• Approved Recreation and Parks ordinance updates (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including tax reports, appointments, budget amendments, and policies (5-0)