Davie County public meetings in 2023
32 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners scheduled a special called meeting for November 13, 2023. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss negotiating terms for real property acquisitions or employment contracts.
- Closed session regarding contract negotiations for real property or employment compensation
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone 1.27 acres from Highway Business Conditional to Residential Agricultural. The meeting also includes presentations on the September 2023 financial report and community conversations.
- Rezoning request for 5601 NC Hwy 801 South (DC23-L7-1201)
- Resolution to amend McGill contract
- Resolution to exempt engineer selection process for water, sewer, and solid waste projects
- Updated Environmental Health Fee Schedule
- Approval of September 2023 Financial Report
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will receive a progress update on the Water Treatment Plant construction and review the August 2023 financial report. The meeting also includes several administrative approvals, including appointments to the Planning Board and Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.
- Water Treatment Plant project revised contract amount: $50,956,064.09
- August 2023 total revenues: $10,245,884
- Appointment of Nick Gibietis to the Davie County Planning Board
- Appointment of Katie Brewer and Sophia Brewer to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
- Resolution regarding Opioid Settlement Fund spending
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions, fee schedules, and budget amendments. The Board also appointed Anthony Hunckler to the Planning Board and reappointed Ellen Grubb and Mark White. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Approved August 7, 2023 Regular Session minutes
- Approved proclamation for September 2023 Senior Center Month
- Approved American Rescue Plan Grant Offer and Local Water Supply Plan resolutions
- Approved Recreation and Parks, Public Utilities, and County Wide Return Check fee schedules
- Approved budget amendments and transfers
- Appointed Anthony Hunckler to Planning Board and reappointed Ellen Grubb and Mark White
Board of Commissioners
The Board held a special called meeting to receive presentations on DOT projects, growth and development options, residential zoning, and the comprehensive plan. No substantive decisions were made during the session, as it was designated as an informal meeting for information gathering.
- Adopted amended agenda removing Board of Adjustment/Planning Board item (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections accepted the list of precinct worker appointments for the 2023-2024 period. The board also voted to combine several upcoming September meetings due to the Labor Day holiday.
- Approved Listing of Precinct Workers Appointments for 2023-2024 (unanimous)
- Approved combining September 4 and September 12 business and absentee meetings (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to address consent agenda items and presentations. The agenda includes budget amendments, tax reports, and the reappointment of members to the Board of Equalization and Review.
- Reappointment of J. Mark Hancock and Joan Fleming to the Board of Equalization and Review
- NCDOT Resolution for 'Welcome To' signage request
- Budget amendments and transfers
- Sheriff equipment deletion from fixed assets
- Presentation of 2023 Conservation Farm Family of the Year, Grubb Farms LLC
The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including budget amendments, tax reports, and board reappointments. No new business or old business was discussed. The meeting included a public comment regarding library book accessibility and security.
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Approved July 10, 2023 minutes (via consent agenda)
- Approved NCDOT 'Welcome To' signage request (via consent agenda)
- Approved budget amendments and transfers (via consent agenda)
- Approved Sheriff equipment deletion from fixed assets (via consent agenda)
- Reappointed J. Mark Hancock and Joan Fleming to Board of Equalization and Review (via consent agenda)
- Approved tax reports, releases, refunds, and annual tax settlement (via consent agenda)
- Removed closed session from the agenda (5-0)
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections held an organizational meeting to swear in members and appoint a secretary. The board approved a new polling location for South Mocksville Precinct 9 for 2024 and increased rental rates for church-based precincts.
- Appointed Faye Carter as Secretary (unanimous)
- Accepted the Director Designation of Duties (unanimous)
- Approved Davie County Community Park as the 2024 location for South Mocksville Precinct 9 (unanimous)
- Increased rental rates to $300 for all precincts located at churches (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Davie County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a $783,736 bid award for the Main Church Road water main extension and discuss a zoning map amendment. The agenda also includes various board appointments and a presentation regarding the All America City Award.
- Bid award for Main Church Road 8" Water Main Extension ($783,736 to North State Water and Sewer)
- Zoning Map Amendment DC23-C3-0008 (Tax Parcel C300000008)
- Sewer Capacity Request from Henson Realty
- Multiple board appointments and reappointments for various county committees
- Presentation on the All America City Award
The Board of Commissioners approved a conditional rezoning request for a storage facility and appointed Karen Logan as Clerk. A consent agenda was passed including multiple board appointments and a water main extension contract.
- Approved appointment of Karen Logan as Clerk to the Board (5-0)
- Approved rezoning for Jordan Budd storage facility with requirements for a 6ft opaque fence and specific landscaping (5-0)
- Approved $783,736 bid for Main Church Road 8" Water Main Extension to North State Water and Sewer (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Jane McAllister and Teresa Bivins to Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Jennifer Carter to Aging Services Planning Committee (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Dr. Allison Snider to Child Protection and Child Fatality Prevention Team (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Aimee Farr to Health and Human Services Board (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Crystal Robertson to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections approved the implementation plan and location for early voting in the 2023 Municipal Election. Members also approved a resolution regarding the precinct placement of annexed voters in the City of Mocksville.
- Approved minutes of June 5, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved resolution to move annexed City of Mocksville voters from North Mocksville County Precinct to North Mocksville City Precinct (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Municipal Election One-Stop Implementation Plan (unanimous)
- Agreed to keep One-Stop early voting site at 161 Poplar Street
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023-2024 budget, which maintains the current tax rate with no service cuts. The decision followed a presentation by County Manager Brian Barnett regarding changes from a previous June 5th presentation.
- Adopted 2023-2024 budget (4-1)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the proposed FY2023-2024 budget and the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on incentive requirement extensions for DFA and Palltronics, as well as a zoning map amendment.
- Public hearing for FY2023-2024 Proposed Budget & 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
- Extension of incentive requirements for DFA
- Extension of incentive requirements for Palltronics
- Zoning Map Amendment DC23-C3-0008 for Jordan Budd (Tax Parcel C300000008)
- Resolution to authorize year-end budget amendments
The Board of Commissioners approved requests from DFA and Palltronics to extend their economic development agreement timeframes. A zoning map amendment for 2.5 acres at 4748 US Hwy 601 N was deferred to address specific conditions. The Board also scheduled a special meeting for June 19th following a budget presentation.
- Approved DFA's request to extend economic development agreement timeframe (5-0)
- Approved Palltronics' request to extend economic development agreement timeframe (5-0)
- Deferred zoning map amendment for 2.5 acres at 4748 US Hwy 601 N (5-0)
- Scheduled Special Called Meeting for June 19th at 6 p.m. (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and tax reports (5-0)
- Approved Resolution to unconsolidate Veteran Services (5-0)
- Approved Resolution accepting State Revolving Fund and State Revolving Grant (5-0)
- Approved fixed asset deletion for EMS ambulances (5-0)
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections approved the May 1, 2023, minutes and a resolution regarding the Director's compensatory time. Members unanimously decided to table the pursuit of moving the Hillsdale Precinct. The Director provided a schedule of upcoming deadlines and appointments.
- Approved May 1, 2023, meeting minutes
- Accepted resolution regarding BOE Director’s compensatory time over 40 hours weekly
- Tabled pursuit of moving the Hillsdale Precinct (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board unanimously approved a request to rezone 2.65 acres at 4748 US Hwy 601 N from Residential 20 (R-20) to Highway Business Conditional (HB-C). The change allows for the development of a self-storage warehouse facility.
- Approved rezoning of 2.65 acres at 4748 US Hwy 601 N to Highway Business Conditional (6-0)
- Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Equalization and Review
The Board of Equalization and Review approved a clerical correction to the property value for Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. The Board also denied a value appeal for Oak Valley Golf Club, LLC, maintaining the existing valuation.
- Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes
- Changed Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. property value from $117,056,650 to $116,931,320
- Maintained Oak Valley Golf Club, LLC property value at $2,346,170
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees approved updates to the library's policies regarding damaged and lost materials and updated the Board of Trustees by-laws. The Board also recommended three individuals to the Board of Commissioners to fill two vacant trustee positions.
- Approved March 2023 minutes
- Approved Damaged Materials Policy (sets $3.00 minor damage fee and full list price plus $2.00 fee for severe damage)
- Approved Replacement of Lost Materials Policy (sets cost of item plus $2.00 processing fee; $3.00 for magazines)
- Approved updates to Board of Trustees By-laws
- Recommended Debbie Dotson, Barbara Harvell, and Jane McAllister to the Board of Commissioners for two vacancies
Board of Commissioners
The Davie County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments and various resolutions. The agenda includes a public hearing for Miller Landscaping and several sewer allocation requests.
- Resolution accepting $5,340,000 in American Rescue Plan funds
- Public hearing for Miller Landscaping
- Sewer Allocation Request - Hillsdale Group
- Sewer Allocation Request - Hall Walker Sewer Capacity Request
- Resolution to provide annual updates for EMS fees
The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to rezone 6.22 acres on Underpass Rd from Residential 20 and Residential Agricultural to Highway Business-Conditional for Miller Tree Service, Inc., with conditions including heavy building contractor use and supplemental evergreen buffering. The board also approved the appointment of Brent Ward to the Library Board of Trustees over public concerns about bypassing library board procedures. The consent agenda, including resolutions on EMS fees, ARP funds, and proclamations, was adopted 5-0.
- Approved rezoning of 6.22 acres for Miller Tree Service (5-0)
- Appointed Brent Ward to Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
- Adopted consent agenda with 19 items including EMS fee updates, ARP funds, and proclamations (5-0)
Board of Elections
The Board approved the minutes from the April 3, 2023, meeting. The Director provided updates on precinct relocation, equipment purchases, and a state Supreme Court ruling on voter ID.
- Approved April 3, 2023, meeting minutes
Planning Board
The Planning Board unanimously approved a request to rezone 6.22 acres on Underpass Rd from Residential 20 and Residential Agricultural to Highway Business-Conditional. The approval includes a condition that the applicant add supplemental evergreen buffering from Bailey Road to 414 Underpass Road.
- Approved Zoning Map Amendment 2023-04 to rezone 6.22 acres for Miller Tree Service, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Equalization and Review
The Board approved several late applications for tax exemptions and upheld a specific property valuation. The board also approved the minutes from the previous year and set an adjournment date.
- Approved April 26, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved April 25, 2023 as the adjournment date
- Approved late builder’s exemption application for Davidson Land Development
- Approved late present use value applications for Christopher Rogers and Sandra Garrison
- Approved county recommendation to maintain property value at $221,870 for James Owings
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review two zoning map amendments for properties on Conatazer Road and Underpass Road. The meeting also includes a resolution to accept American Rescue Plan funding for the Southpoint Business Park pump station.
- Zoning Map Amendment 2023-02: Rezoning 1.04 acres at 2146 Conatazer Road from General Industrial to Residential Agricultural
- Zoning Map Amendment 2023-03: Rezoning 6.22 acres on Underpass Road from Residential Agricultural/R-20 to Highway Business-Conditional
- Resolution to accept American Rescue Plan funding for Southpoint Business Park Pump Station & Force Main
- Contract approval for FY 2022-2023 accounts audit
- Board appointments for the Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Commissioners approved a zoning map amendment to change 1.04 acres at 2146 Cornatzer Road from General Industrial to Residential Agricultural. The Board also passed a consent agenda including budget amendments and a contract for FY 2022-2023 account audits.
- Approved rezoning of 1.04 acres at 2146 Cornatzer Road from General Industrial to Residential Agricultural (4-0)
- Approved contract to audit accounts for FY 2022-2023 (4-0)
- Approved resolution to accept American Rescue Plan Funding for Southpoint Business Park Pump Station & Force Main (4-0)
- Approved April 3, 2023 Budget Amendments (4-0)
- Approved Water Shortage Response Plan (4-0)
- Approved minutes from 3/6/2023 and 3/21/2023 meetings (4-0)
- Approved tax reports, releases, and refunds (4-0)
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections approved a budget adjustment to purchase office equipment, including a large screen monitor and printers. The Board also directed the Director to follow up on carry-over funds to purchase eight Express Printers.
- Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved budget adjustment for office equipment, including a large screen monitor and outer office printers
- Approved motion for Director to follow up with County Manager or Financial Director regarding carry-over money for 8 Express Printers
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a request to rezone a property on Cornatzer Road to allow for a single wide mobile home. A separate request to rezone land on Underpass Road for a tree service facility was deferred pending the submission of buffering and concealment plans.
- Approved rezoning of 1.04 acres at 2146 Cornatzer Rd from General Industrial to Residential Agricultural (5-0)
- Deferred rezoning of 6.22 acres on Underpass Rd from Residential 20 and Residential Agricultural to Highway Business-Conditional (5-0)
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees approved a motion to identify budget funds for security upgrades and to communicate concerns to County Commissioners. The board also approved the January 2023 meeting minutes.
- Approved January 2023 minutes
- Approved motion to find budget funds for security upgrades and notify County Commissioners (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment (2023-03) requested by Robert Hendrix. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including a records retention schedule, termination of a juvenile crime prevention contract, tax reports, and an opioid resolution. A presentation on aging services is scheduled.
- Public hearing on Zoning Map Amendment 2023-03 by Robert Hendrix
- Terminate Insight Human Services Juvenile Crime Prevention Council contract for remainder of FY2023
- Tax Report, Releases, Refunds
- Ordinance enacting supplement to the Code of Ordinances
- Opioid Resolution & Agreement
The Board of Commissioners approved a zoning map amendment for a property at 409 Farmington Road to allow for Residential 8 zoning. The Board also approved a consent agenda including a budget amendment and several board appointments.
- Approved rezoning of 19.02 acres at 409 Farmington Road from Residential (r-20) and Residential Agricultural (R-A) to Residential 8 (r-8) (4-1)
- Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Approved Records Retention and Disposition Schedule: Local Program Records Schedule (5-0)
- Approved termination of Insight Human Services Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Contract for remainder of FY2023 (5-0)
- Approved Tax Report, Releases, and Refunds (5-0)
- Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance Enacting and Adopting Supplement to the Code of Ordinances (5-0)
- Approved Juvenile Crime Prevention Council appointments for Mercedes Barr, Carlton Terry, and Allie Fruits (5-0)
Board of Elections
The Board approved the purchase of two printers to reduce human error during Early Voting. Members discussed a potential precinct move for Hillsdale and a petition for a new political party. No final resolution was reached regarding the Director's compensatory time.
- Approved minutes from February 6 and February 24, 2023 meetings
- Approved purchase of two Express Vote printers at approximately $800 each
Planning Board
The Planning Board unanimously approved a conditional rezoning request for 409 Farmington Road. The land will transition from Residential 20 and Residential Agricultural to Residential 8 Conditional to allow for townhomes and duplexes.
- Approved rezoning of 19.02 acres at 409 Farmington Road to Residential 8 Conditional (Unanimous)
- Approved project conditions including a maximum of 72 lots and 4 units per acre
- Approved requirement for almost 50% common open space, including a pocket park and hiking trail
- Approved dedication of a greenway easement to the county in the floodplain
- Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold public hearings on an incentives agreement for Avgol and two zoning map amendments (2023-02 for Matthew Foster and 2023-01 for Robert Hendrix). The consent agenda includes resolutions, board appointments, and budget amendments. The meeting also features presentations on Senior Services and Recreation and Parks.
- Public hearing on Avgol Incentives Agreement
- Zoning Map Amendment 2023-02 (Matthew Foster)
- Zoning Map Amendment 2023-01 (Robert Hendrix)
- Resolutions: 911 Dispatcher Public Safety, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, architect selection, and code violation suit (151/156 M&D Lane, 170 Duard Reavis Rd, Mocksville)
- Budget amendments
The Board of Commissioners approved economic incentives for Avgol and a zoning map amendment for a property on NC Highway 601 N. A second rezoning request for 19.02 acres was deferred for further consideration. The Board also approved a consent agenda including board appointments and budget amendments.
- Approved Avgol Incentives (5-0)
- Approved Zoning Map Amendment 2023-02 for 2090 NC Highway 601 N to Highway Business (5-0)
- Deferred Zoning Map Amendment 2023-01 for 19.02 acres to Residential 8 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including 2022 Bad Debt Write-Off and Budget Amendments (5-0)
- Appointed Kaci Corriher, John Orsillo, Gaye Orsini, and Jared Vaughters to Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)
- Approved resolutions for 911 Dispatcher Public Safety and Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)
- Authorized suit for State Building Code and County Ordinance violations at 151/156 M&D Lane and 170 Duard Reavis Rd (5-0)
Board of Elections
The Board approved the January 2023 meeting minutes and tabled the consideration of moving the Precinct #13 voting site. Staff shared information regarding new Express Vote printers and the completion of a manual audit after Canvass.
- Approved January 2023 meeting minutes
- Tabled move of Precinct #13 voting site until next meeting
Library Board of Trustees
The Board approved the November 2022 minutes. Members discussed book challenges, the search for a new Cooleemee branch facility, and the status of several grants including the Eco-Explorer and NRSF grants.
- Approved November 2022 minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests: 1.96 acres on US 601 S from Highway Business to Residential 20; 4.68 acres on Legion Hut Road from Highway Business to Residential Agricultural; and 5.499 acres at Danner Rd and US 601 N from Community Shopping-Conditional to Residential Agricultural. The board will also recognize EMS Academy graduates, receive a Capital Improvement Plan presentation, and consider consent agenda items including reappointments and policy updates.
- Rezoning of 1.96 acres at 3613 US Hwy. 601S from H-B to R20
- Rezoning of 4.68 acres at end of Legion Hut Road from H-B to R-A
- Rezoning of 5.499 acres at Danner Rd and US Hwy 601 N from C-S-CD to R-A
- Recognition of EMS Academy graduates by Director Joseph Ashburn
- Capital Improvement Plan presentation by CFO Robin West and Davenport & Company
The Board of Commissioners approved three rezoning requests to transition land from business or shopping use to residential use. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including board re-appointments and policy updates.
- Approved rezoning 1.96 acres at 3613 US Hwy 601s from Highway Business to Residential 20 (5-0)
- Approved rezoning 4.68 acres on Legion Hut Road from Highway Business to Residential Agricultural (5-0)
- Approved rezoning 5.499 acres at Danner Road and Hwy 601N from community shopping-conditional to residential agricultural (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including December 5th minutes and tax reports (5-0)
- Approved re-appointment of Andreia Collins and Joe Boyette to Health and Human Services Board (5-0)
- Approved updated Recreation & Parks Volunteer Criminal Background Screening and Community Recreation Agency Grant policies (5-0)
- Approved Board of Commissioners Committee Assignments and alternate members (5-0)
Board of Elections
The Board approved the minutes from November 18 and December 5, 2022. Members discussed a request to change an early voting polling place due to foot traffic complaints at Bermuda Run Town Hall.
- Approved minutes from November 18, 2022, and December 5, 2022
- Decided chair will speak with Bermuda Run Town council members regarding polling place change request