Greene County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Transportation 5311 State Funding and consider consent agenda items including meeting minutes, releases/refunds, and late applications for elderly/disabled tax relief. The county manager also reports on appointments, budget amendments, HVAC service agreements, a Community Service Block Grant application, a proposed 2023 EMS fee schedule, and a request for a mini-retreat.

• Public hearing on Transportation 5311 State Funding
• Proposed 2023 EMS Fee Schedule
• HVAC Service Agreement for Operations Center and Auxiliary Buildings
• Budget Amendment for Public Buildings
• Approval of Community Service Block Grant Application

The Board approved a grant application to replace a transportation van and updated the EMS fee schedule. Other actions included approving HVAC maintenance agreements and appointing a commissioner to the Board of Public Health.

• Approved 2024 5311 State Transportation Capital Funding Grant Application for $96,000 van replacement (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 EMS Fee Schedule changes (4-1)
• Appointed Commissioner Johnson to the Greene County Board of Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to use repurposed ARPA funds for Health Services Building boiler replacement (unanimous)
• Approved HVAC Service Agreement for the Operations Center (unanimous)
• Approved Planned Maintenance Service Agreement for County Auxiliary buildings (unanimous)
• Approved Greene Lamp Community Service Block Grant Application (unanimous)
• Scheduled mini-retreat for January 26, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct elections for the positions of Chairman and Vice Chairman. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding waterlines, fire hydrants, and various county reports.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice Chairman
• Waterline Extension Request presentation
• Fire Hydrant Installation Request presentation
• Request for Public Hearing for Transportation Funding

The Board elected its leadership and approved the 2023 meeting and holiday schedules. It also passed a resolution supporting myFutureNC educational goals and reappointed two members to the Board of Public Health.

• Elected Bennie Heath as Chairman by acclamation
• Elected James Shackleford as Vice Chairman by acclamation
• Approved the agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution of Support for myFutureNC attainment goals (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dr. Whitley Bartholomew and Blair Conway to the Board of Public Health (unanimous)
• Appointed County Manager Kyle DeHaven as Interim Finance Officer (4-1)
• Approved 2023 Holiday Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Regular Meeting Schedule (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider late applications for Disabled Veteran Exclusion and Present Use Value tax relief, and vote on budget amendments for creek snagging ($297,309), SCIF grant for EOC renovations ($200,000), the Senior Center, and Economic Development. The meeting will also include a presentation on Recovery Courts and Recovery Together ENC.

• Consideration of late applications for Disabled Veteran Exclusion (Ellen Sutton Page) and Present Use Value (Dennis Nelson Foyles)
• Budget amendment: $297,309 for creek snagging project
• Budget amendment: $200,000 SCIF grant for Emergency Operations Center renovations (tree removal, storage renovation, paving, etc.)
• Budget amendments for Senior Center and Economic Development
• Presentation by Judge Beth Heath on status of Recovery Courts & Recovery Together ENC

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to join the Recovery Together ENC coalition to help fund recovery courts using opioid settlement funds. The Board also approved several budget amendments for infrastructure and community services via a consent agenda.

• Approved joining the Recovery Together ENC coalition (unanimous)
• Approved $297,309 budget amendment for creek snagging (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 SCIF 129 grant for EOC renovations and paving (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for Senior Center and Economic Development (5-0)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved various tax refunds and releases (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners met on October 18, 2022, and unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, refunds, releases, and several budget amendments for DSS, Economic Development, Senior Center, and Sheriff. A separate budget amendment for the Register of Deeds was also approved to re-appropriate $2,000 in grant funds for book restoration. No substantive decisions beyond these approvals were made; the meeting included updates on housing programs and community announcements.

• Approved corrected agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, refunds, releases, and budget amendments for DSS, Economic Development, Senior Center, and Sheriff (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Register of Deeds to re-appropriate $2,000 in grant funds (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including approval of meeting minutes, tax releases and refunds, a monthly collection report, and four budget amendments for DSS, Economic Development, the Senior Center, and the Sheriff's office. The board will also receive an update on vacant positions at the Board of Public Health and hear a presentation on the HMGP (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program) update from Mike Barnett.

• Budget amendment for DSS (Department of Social Services) — $7,333 for LIHWAP ARPA administration
• Budget amendment for Economic Development
• Budget amendment for Senior Center
• Budget amendment for Sheriff's office
• Board of Public Health vacant positions update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including tax releases, refunds, and Board of Health vacancies. The meeting also includes reports on a computer use policy and the resolution of surplus property.

• Proposed $25.00 fee for CPT Code 36416 (capillary blood specimen collection) at the Health Department
• Late Present Use Value applications for Gay Farms, Inc., Michael L. Gay, and Matthew W. Gay
• Tax refunds for Renna Marie Harlow, Janet Hooper Hardy, Gregory Ryan Jones, Ronald Douglas Moye, and David Lawton Suggs
• Ad Valorem tax releases for The Sharpened Pencil, LLC and Little Creek Hog Farms Inc
• Resolution of surplus property

The Greene County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a new Computer Use Policy requested by auditors to address rising virtual crime. The board also approved a resolution to declare surplus property, including vehicles and trailers, to be sold on Govdeals.com. The consent agenda was approved, covering meeting minutes, tax refunds, and other routine items.

• Approved the corrected agenda unanimously (5-0).
• Approved the Consent Agenda unanimously (5-0), including September 19 meeting minutes, tax refunds, and other items.
• Approved the Computer Use Policy unanimously, as presented by the county manager.
• Approved the Resolution for Surplus Property unanimously, authorizing sale of items on Govdeals.com.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners reviewed several items including grant applications, economic development agreements, and infrastructure project updates. The meeting included discussions regarding veteran support and the need for headquarters for American Legion Post 536.

• Approval of FY24 5311 Administration Grant application
• Approval of Economic Development Agreement with H&T Trucking
• Resolution permitting grant applications for water infrastructure rehabilitation
• Approval of Capital Project budget amendment for Stocks McLawhorn Road NCDOT Waterline Replacement
• Approval of Resolution Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans

The Board unanimously approved a budget amendment for the Farmers Market renovation, totaling $86,750. The project is funded by a $56,000 Tobacco Trust Fund Grant and $30,750 from Fund Balance Appropriated, with completion expected by mid-October. The Board also unanimously approved the consent agenda and heard public comments about a neighbor's property nuisance.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September 6 meeting minutes, releases/refunds, monthly collection report, late applications for elderly/disabled exclusion, budget amendments for Health and DSS (5-0)
• Approved $86,750 budget amendment for Farmers Market renovation, funded by $56,000 grant and $30,750 fund balance (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the 2018 CDBG-NR closeout, the FY24 5311 Administration Grant, and economic development incentives for Project Haul. The meeting also includes budget amendments for EMS and Recreation and the awarding of a contract for Creek Snagging 2022.

• Public hearing: 2018 CDBG-NR closeout
• Public hearing: FY24 5311 Administration Grant
• Public hearing: Project Haul economic development incentives
• Award of contract for Creek Snagging 2022
• Budget amendments for EMS, Recreation, and the Senior Center

The Board unanimously approved a $32,500 performance-based economic development grant for H&T Trucking, Inc. to support a $450,000 capital investment and creation of 70 new jobs at its Bullhead site. The Board also unanimously approved a $297,309 creek snagging contract with Grillot Construction, LLC, a resolution to apply for water infrastructure grant funds, and a change order extending the SCADA improvements contract completion to December 31, 2022. Other actions included approving the FY24 5311 Administration Grant application, a DEPS security agreement at $19.50/hour, and re-appointing Bobby Taylor to the ABC Board.

• Approved $32,500 economic development grant for H&T Trucking, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $297,309 creek snagging contract with Grillot Construction, LLC (5-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for Division of Water Infrastructure ARP grant funds (5-0)
• Approved change order extending SCADA improvements contract to Dec 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved FY24 5311 Administration Grant application (5-0)
• Approved DEPS security agreement at $19.50/hour/officer (5-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Bobby Taylor to ABC Board (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for EMS ambulance and recreation security cameras (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, two budget amendments for Motorola radios and HVAC projects, and a participating provider agreement with Carolina Complete Health for EMS billing. The board tabled the reappointment of two ABC Board members until September 6 to allow proper advertising per county policy. Public hearings were set for September 6 for transportation, economic development, and CDBG-NR closeout.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, refunds, releases, and late application (5-0)
• Approved $520,281 budget amendment for Motorola radios (5-0)
• Approved $410,590 budget amendment for HVAC projects (5-0)
• Approved participating provider agreement with Carolina Complete Health (5-0)
• Tabled ABC Board reappointments until September 6 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for FY24 5311 Admin Grant for September 6 at 10 a.m.
• Set public hearing for Project Haul incentives for September 6 at 10 a.m.
• Set public hearing for 2018 CDBG-NR closeout for September 6 at 10 a.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider late applications for property tax relief and present use value. The meeting includes a budget amendment for the Senior Center and a resolution regarding an all-way stop.

• Budget amendment for the Senior Center
• Resolution regarding an All-Way Stop
• Late property tax relief applications for Angela S Parker, Kie B Rogers, and Carol J Taylor
• Late Present Use Value applications for Westbrook Farms LLC, Griffin & Griffin Hog Farm LLC, and others
• Amendment to the Position Classification Plan

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution awarding two home elevation contracts under the 2017 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to Paul Woolard Construction, Inc., totaling $316,070, contingent on state funding. The board also approved making the temporary all-way stop at Speights Bridge and Walston roads permanent, reappointed Chairman Heath to the Eastern Carolina Council Executive Committee, and added a Cadet position to the county's classification plan.

• Approved Resolution to Award elevation contracts to Paul Woolard Construction, Inc. ($125,920 and $190,150) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution endorsing permanent all-way stop at Speights Bridge and Walston roads (5-0)
• Reappointed Chairman Bennie Heath to Eastern Carolina Council Executive Committee (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Position Classification Plan adding Cadet position, pay grade 65 (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Collection Report, Annual Settlement Report, and Order of Collection FY 22/23 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendment for Senior Center and CPT code fee for Public Health (5-0)
• Approved agenda with added items (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss water system improvements and budget amendments for Health and DSS. The body will also consider a late application for an elderly or disabled tax exclusion and clarify the Juneteenth holiday policy.

• Bullhead Rd. Waterline Extension presentation
• Chlorine Conversion Improvements and SCADA Improvements budget amendments and change order
• Budget amendments for Health and Department of Social Services (DSS)
• Late application for Elderly or Disabled Exclusion for parcel 0500166
• Tax refunds for vehicle sales and total losses

The Greene County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved awarding the Bullhead Road waterline extension construction contract to Cox-Edwards Company, Inc. for $44,455, funded with repurposed ARP funds. They also approved a budget amendment converting a $691,500 loan to a grant for the chlorine conversion project, and approved Change Order #1 for SCADA improvements, adding $18,000 to the contract. The board reappointed two members to the Aging Planning Committee and appointed Commissioner Jones to the DSS Board.

• Awarded Bullhead Road waterline extension contract to Cox-Edwards Co., Inc. for $44,455 (5-0)
• Approved capital project budget for Bullhead Road waterline extension (5-0)
• Approved chlorine conversion budget amendment replacing $691,500 loan with ARP grant (5-0)
• Approved SCADA Change Order #1 adding $18,000 to contract (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Jones to DSS Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Arthur Robinson and Sherry Dianne Morris to Aging Planning Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Chairman Heath as voting delegate and Shackleford as alternate for conferences (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including refunds, releases, and budget amendments (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners reviewed several budget amendments and infrastructure projects. Key actions included approving a new high-efficiency boiler for the County Complex and replacing scales at the Landfill using ARP funds.

• Approved Piedmont Service Group quote for a High Efficiency Condensing Boiler
• Approved Charlotte Scale Company quote of $93,500 to replace landfill scales
• Approved 2018 Water Systems Improvements amendment to convert project to 100% grant via ARP funds
• Adopted Juneteenth as a floating holiday for county employees
• Approved Resolution of Support for Building Reuse Grant for Project Haul

The Board unanimously approved the FY 21/22 end-of-year budget amendment to align with state statutes, along with the consent agenda and several budget amendments. A draft Juneteenth Personal Observance Leave policy was discussed but not approved; it will be brought back on July 18, with the leave window changed to July 1–December 31, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved FY 21/22 end-of-year budget amendment (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with corrections to June 20, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments for Admin, Health, and Senior Center (4-0)
• Tabled Juneteenth Personal Observance Leave policy; to return July 18
• Changed 2022 Personal Observance Leave window to July 1–December 31, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the fiscal year 2022/23 budget and address several county operational items. Key discussions include employee salary increases and the funding of fire department assessments.

• Approval of FY 22/23 Budget Ordinance
• Closeout of complex renovation capital project with $548,252.99 spent
• EMS Provider Agreement to allow billing of AETNA for ambulance transport
• Grant Project Budget Ordinance for State Emergency & Disaster Response Reserve (SERDRF)
• Scale replacement for the landfill

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including a new investment policy, a high-efficiency boiler replacement, a Juneteenth floating holiday, and a landfill scale replacement. They also accepted ARP funding to convert a water project loan to a grant and supported a building reuse grant for Project Haul.

• Approved Investment Policy (5-0)
• Approved Piedmont Service Group boiler replacement, Option 2 (5-0)
• Approved amendment making 2018 water project 100% grant via ARP funds (5-0)
• Appointed Lou Anne Shackelford to Library Board (unanimous)
• Approved landfill scale replacement from Charlotte Scale Co. (unanimous)
• Approved SERDRF grant budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Juneteenth floating holiday (5-0)
• Approved Resolution of Support for Project Haul Building Reuse Grant (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a resolution awarding a $48,756 construction contract to Rick Bostic Construction & Demolition, Inc. for the Pope Farm Road waterline relocation, and approved a $525,172.42 proposal to replace all radio devices for EMS and Sheriff departments. The Board also set a public hearing for the FY 22/23 budget for June 6, 2022, and approved appointments to the Board of Health.

• Approved $48,756 waterline relocation contract to Rick Bostic Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $525,172.42 radio replacement for EMS and Sheriff (unanimous)
• Set FY 22/23 budget public hearing for June 6, 2022 at 10 a.m.
• Set budget workshops for May 25 at 10 a.m. and May 31 at 6 p.m.
• Reappointed Lauren Pate and appointed Stephanie Harris to Board of Health (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation declaring May 28, 2022 as Dr. Velma Speight Day (unanimous)
• Approved EMS Week proclamation for May 15-21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including refunds and budget amendment (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY 22/23 Budget Ordinance. The body will also consider a budget amendment for EMS and a provider agreement with AETNA.

• Public hearing for FY 22/23 Proposed Budget Ordinance
• Budget Amendment for EMS
• Provider Agreement with AETNA
• Closeout of Complex Capital Project Fund
• Tax appeal hearing for Greene Propco, LLC

The Board approved the FY 22/23 Budget Ordinance, which includes raising employee salaries to 97% of market or a 5% COLA, whichever is greater. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Blizzard dissenting. The Board also approved an EMS budget amendment for a stretcher, a provider agreement with Aetna, and the closeout of the complex renovation capital project fund.

• Approved FY 22/23 Budget Ordinance (4-1)
• Approved EMS budget amendment for stretcher (unanimous)
• Approved Aetna provider agreement for EMS billing (unanimous)
• Approved closeout of complex renovation capital project fund (unanimous)
• Denied tax appeal for parcel 0304760, value unchanged (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with correction (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with corrections (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the proposed FY 22/23 budget and a recommendation for the Pope Farm Road Waterline Replacement award. The meeting includes a presentation for Dr. Velma Speight Day and a proposal for radio replacements.

• Proposed FY 22/23 Budget presentation
• Pope Farm Road Waterline Replacement award recommendation
• Proposal for radio replacements
• Appointment to the Greene County Board of Health
• Budget amendment for Health

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a proposal from Piedmont Service Group to replace the piped water air handlers with gas furnaces and AC units in the Administration building, increasing the previously approved HVAC plan by $100,220 to a total of $410,590. The Board also unanimously approved several other items including a lottery funds drawdown of $227,464.28 for school debt service, a resolution amending the SCIF Grant Project Budget Ordinance, a budget amendment, and a memorandum of understanding with NfinityLink Communications. Additionally, the Board approved a pay increase for the county attorney to $95,500 effective immediately.

• Approved Piedmont Service Group HVAC proposal for Administration building, $410,590 total (unanimous)
• Approved drawdown of $227,464.28 in Lottery Funds for Intermediate School Debt Service (unanimous)
• Approved resolution amending SCIF Grant Project Budget Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for General Government related to SCIF Grant changes (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with NfinityLink Communications for GREAT Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved county attorney pay increase to $95,500 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 18, 2022 minutes, releases/refunds, and budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation declaring May as Older Americans Month (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a Memorandum of Understanding for a broadband partnership and a budget ordinance amendment for ARP funds. The meeting also includes a Board of Equalization and Review session and the recognition of Governor's Volunteer Service Award recipients.

• Memorandum of Understanding for Broadband Partnership
• Grant Project Budget Ordinance Amendment for ARP Funds
• Budget amendments for the Sheriff and Cooperative Extension
• Reappointment to the East Carolina Workforce Development Board
• Board of Equalization and Review session

The Board unanimously approved a Grant Project Budget Ordinance Amendment for American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, appropriating $4,092,406 for government services and broadband. It also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Brightspeed for a potential broadband partnership, contingent on a state GREAT grant. Reappointments to the East Carolina Workforce Development Board were approved, and the consent agenda, including budget amendments for the Sheriff and Cooperative Extension, passed unanimously.

• Approved Grant Project Budget Ordinance Amendment for ARP funds (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Brightspeed for broadband partnership (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rick Davis, Judy Darden, Angela Bates to East Carolina Workforce Development Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Sheriff budget amendment ($84,270) and Cooperative Extension budget amendment ($940) (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with added Closed Session (unanimous)
• Adjourned Board of Equalization and Review (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hear presentations from the Department of Public Health and East Carolina Workforce Development Board. The meeting includes discussions on audit proposals, paramedic transition updates, and a regional recovery center MOU.

• Approval of $400,000 for new EMS station construction (SCIF 392)
• Approval of $650,000 for EMS station construction and local non-profit subgrants (SCIF 625)
• Resolution for an all-way stop at Rt. 91 and Middle School Road
• Proposal for FY 21/22 Audit Services
• Public Health Week recognition on April 4

The board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding to explore creating an 8th Judicial District Recovery Center serving Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne counties, funded partly by opioid settlement money. It also approved a $260 budget amendment for the health department, accepted an audit services proposal from Mauldin & Jenkins, appointed an interim finance officer, and approved HVAC work. Several appointments and proclamations were also approved.

• Approved MOU for 8th Judicial District Recovery Center (unanimous)
• Accepted audit services proposal from Mauldin & Jenkins (unanimous)
• Appointed Landon Price as Interim Finance Officer (unanimous)
• Approved Piedmont Service Group HVAC proposal (unanimous)
• Approved $260 budget amendment for Health Department (unanimous)
• Appointed Brad Conwell and Brock Kearney to Child Fatality Prevention Team (unanimous)
• Proclaimed Public Health Week April 4-10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Proclaimed May 2022 as Drug Court Month (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a resolution for an all-way stop at the HWY 91 and Middle School Road intersection. The meeting includes a proposal for audit services and several budget amendments for county departments.

• Resolution for all-way stop at HWY 91/Middle School Road intersection
• Proposal for Audit Services
• Budget amendments for DSS, Health, and Senior Center
• Consideration of late present use value applications

The Greene County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution adopting a grant project budget ordinance for State Capital Infrastructure Funds (SCIF) totaling $1.05 million. The funds will support construction of a new EMS station in eastern Greene County, with $200,000 designated for subgrants to three local nonprofits. The board also approved a resolution supporting an all-way stop at NC-91 and Middle School Road, and tabled a proposal for audit services until the April 4 meeting.

• Approved resolution adopting grant budget ordinance for SCIF 392 ($400,000) and SCIF 625 ($650,000) for new EMS station and nonprofit subgrants (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting all-way stop at NC-91 and Middle School Road (unanimous)
• Tabled proposal for audit services for 21/22 fiscal year until April 4 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes, refunds, and budget amendments for DSS, Health, and Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with noted changes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners met in special session and unanimously approved the agenda. The board also unanimously approved the bond for the newly appointed sheriff, which Chairman Heath confirmed is the standard amount for that position. The meeting adjourned, with an invitation to stay for the swearing-in ceremony.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved bond for newly appointed sheriff (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider the appointment of a sheriff and review budget amendments for the Senior Center and Department of Social Services. The agenda also includes presentations regarding emergency services and grant requests.

• Appointment of Sheriff
• Budget Amendment for Senior Center
• Budget Amendment for DSS
• McDavid Associates bid award
• GREAT Grant information and request

The Board unanimously appointed Matt Sasser as Sheriff to fill the vacancy, and voted to hold the ambulance purchase until an investigation into complaints is complete. They also approved a $91,078 waterline contract, committed $352,941.18 as a grant match for InfinityLink, and approved displaying 'In God We Trust' at county facilities. An emergency services assessment was presented but no action was taken.

• Appointed Matt Sasser as Sheriff (unanimous)
• Held ambulance purchase until investigation complete (unanimous)
• Approved $91,078 waterline contract to Herring Rivenbark, Inc. (unanimous)
• Committed $352,941.18 county match for InfinityLink GREAT Grant (unanimous)
• Approved displaying 'In God We Trust' motto at county facilities (unanimous)
• Approved $13,000 budget amendment for Senior Center renovation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including refunds and DSS budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Girl Scout Week proclamation (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners addressed several budget amendments, including updates for the Register of Deeds, DSS, and Economic Development. They also voted to delay the appointment of an interim sheriff until March 7, 2022, allowing the Chief Deputy to serve as acting sheriff in the interim.

• Budget Amendment: Register of Deeds
• Budget Amendment: DSS
• Budget Amendment: Economic Development
• EMS Fee Schedule Amendment approval
• Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment for Veterans Office renovations

The Board approved the high scorer of the RFQ for Internal Air Quality and HVAC work by a 3-2 vote, with Commissioners Blizzard and Burress dissenting over concerns that evaluation question #3 was biased. The Board also unanimously approved several budget amendments, a new ambulance purchase, and MOUs with Greg Isley Firm and University of Mount Olive. A closed session was held for personnel matters.

• Approved agenda with correction to item #7 (University of Mount Olive).
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, refunds, releases, and budget amendments.
• Approved proclamation declaring Feb 19-26, 2022 as National FFA Week.
• Approved budget amendment to balance Fund 16 with Emergency Telephone System Fund Balance.
• Approved budget amendment for Zoll Defibrillator Monitor purchase/trade-in.
• Approved resolution supporting Eastern Carolina Council of Government administrative changes.
• Approved high scorer of RFQ for Internal Air Quality and HVAC (3-2 vote).
• Approved purchase of new ambulance for $275,000.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss several administrative updates, including a conflict of interest policy and a capital project budget ordinance amendment. The body is also tasked with appointing an interim sheriff and reviewing a proposed EMS fee schedule.

• Appointment of Interim Sheriff
• Proposed EMS Fee Schedule Amendment
• Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment
• Budget Amendment for the Sheriff
• Conflict of Interest Policy

The Greene County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to postpone appointing an interim sheriff until the March 7, 2022 meeting, allowing the Chief Deputy to serve as acting sheriff from March 1-7. The board also approved a Conflict of Interest Policy by a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Burress dissenting over a provision barring interested members from discussion. Other actions included approving an EMS Fee Schedule Amendment, a Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment for building renovations, and waiving landfill tipping fees for a local family's home.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda unanimously
• Approved order to advertise tax liens unanimously
• Approved EMS Fee Schedule Amendment unanimously
• Approved Conflict of Interest Policy (4-1, Burress dissenting)
• Approved Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment unanimously
• Delayed interim sheriff appointment to March 7, 2022 unanimously
• Approved waiving landfill tipping fees unanimously
• Approved dates for Board of Equalization & Review (April 4-18) unanimously

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several budget amendments for the Health, Sheriff, EMS, and Senior Center departments. Additionally, officials provided an update on the Homeland Security Grant Program (HMGP) regarding property acquisitions and elevations.

• Budget Amendment: Health
• Budget Amendment: Sheriff (2)
• Budget Amendment: EMS (2)
• Budget Amendment: Extension
• Budget Amendment: Senior Center

The Board unanimously approved the Neuse Regional Library Agreement, renewing the regional library partnership for 10 years (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2032). They also accepted the FY 20/21 audited financial statements with minor corrections, approved appointments to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustments, accepted a Tobacco Trust Fund grant for the farmers market renovation, and tabled the proposed EMS fee schedule amendment for further discussion.

• Approved Neuse Regional Library Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved FY 20/21 audited financial statements with corrections (unanimous)
• Appointed Donald Beamon and reappointed James Davenport and Erwin Sugg to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Leslie V. Mooring to Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Accepted $56,000 Tobacco Trust Fund grant for farmers market renovation (unanimous)
• Accepted revised Records Retention Schedule (unanimous)
• Tabled EMS Fee Schedule Amendment until next meeting
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and tax releases/refunds (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved an economic development agreement for Precision Graphics and awarded a custodial maintenance contract to Red Coats. Additional actions included approving the 2022 meeting schedule and a budget amendment for ARP project funds.

• Economic Development Agreement for Precision Graphics
• Custodial maintenance contract award to Red Coats
• Budget Amendment for ARP project fund
• Approval of the 2022 Regular Meeting Schedule
• Paramedic Transition Plan update regarding February 1, 2022 go-live date

The Greene County Board of Commissioners met on January 3, 2022, and unanimously approved the agenda, the consent agenda (including minutes, refunds, releases, and a late application for elderly/disabled exclusion), a Community Services Block Grant application for Greene Lamp, and a DSS budget amendment re-appropriating $4,859 in carryover funds. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on the HMGP program and public comments.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including refunds and releases (unanimous)
• Approved Community Services Block Grant application for Greene Lamp (unanimous)
• Approved DSS budget amendment of $4,859 for reunification funds (unanimous)