Greene County public meetings in 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved budget amendments to fund an HVAC overhaul at the Justice Center and a roof replacement at the Health Services Building. The meeting also addressed water system infrastructure, internet service expansion, and the conveyance of Ormondsville Water Corporation.

• Budget amendment for HVAC overhaul at the Justice Center
• Budget amendment for Health Services Building roof replacement
• Resolution to apply for Division of Water Infrastructure lead service line inventory grants
• Acceptance of Ormondsville Water Corp. conveyance to Greene County Regional Water System
• Approval to release ABC Funds in reserve for a new ABC Facility

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the December 4 meeting minutes and several consent agenda items, including property tax relief applications. The meeting also includes a presentation on the FY 22/23 audit.

• Budget Amendment for Senior Center to address sinkhole repairs costing nearly $60,000
• Budget Amendment for Economic Development
• Consideration of late present use value and property tax relief applications
• FY 22/23 Audit Presentation by LeAnn Bagasala
• Review of monthly tax collection report showing $2,689,534.03 collected for the current month

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will discuss and vote on a resolution amending the Capital Project Budget Ordinance and approving Change Order #3 for SCADA system improvements.

• Resolution to amend Capital Project Budget Ordinance and approve Change Order #3 for SCADA improvements ($754,000 grant and loan)
• Consideration of late applications for Elderly/Disabled Exclusion
• Budget amendment for DSS

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a funding application for the FY25 Non-Urbanized Area Community Transportation Program. The meeting also includes consideration of late property tax exclusion applications for elderly or disabled residents.

• Public hearing for FY25 5311 Community Transportation Program funding application
• Consideration of late Elderly/Disabled Exclusion applications for Robert Eugene Caudill and Climeradell Joyner
• Review of tax releases and refunds, including ad valorem tax adjustments
• Budget amendment regarding Recreation
• CDBG-I grant application review for Maury Wastewater renovation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the FY25 Community Transportation NCDOT 5311 Grant Application. The meeting also includes routine approvals for monthly financial reports and tax releases.

• FY25 Community Transportation Public Hearing
• Review of Drug-Free Workplace and Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
• Approval of monthly collection and financial reports
• Approval of tax refunds and releases

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review presentations regarding asset inventory and brownfield assessment grants. The agenda also includes consideration of late property tax relief applications for elderly or disabled residents.

• Presentation of Asset Inventory Mapping Grant Proposal by McDavid Associates, Inc.
• Presentation of Regional Coalition Brownfield Assessment Grant
• Consideration of late property tax relief applications for Loretta Harper and Frances Craig Craft
• Review of tax refunds and releases, including a $750.59 refund for Chad Beauchamp
• Request for public hearing regarding County Manager report items

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved filing for a Division of Water Infrastructure grant and joining a regional coalition for an EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant. The Board also approved several tax refunds and releases.

• Approved filing an application to the Division of Water Infrastructure for an Asset Inventory and Assessment Grant (unanimous)
• Approved joining the Lenoir-Wayne-Greene coalition to apply for an EPA Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant (unanimous)
• Approved NCVTS Tax & Tag refunds for Rhonda Erwin Moreen ($107.97), Moye Farms Inc. ($16.23), and Pamela Smith Jaye ($16.39) (unanimous)
• Approved Ad Valorem Tax releases for Allen Painting & Drywall Contractors, Inc ($149.01), Will Stallings Lane ($199.41), Jerry A. Shrader, II ($50.00), Austin Tyler Letchworth ($300.00), and Richard L. Wade ($456.83) (unanimous)
• Approved Ad Valorem Tax refund for Chad Beauchamp ($750.59) (unanimous)
• Tabled August 21, 2023 meeting minutes for corrections
• Scheduled NCDOT 5311 Grant Application Public Hearing for September 18, 2023, at 7 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners reviewed tax collection reports, property tax exemption applications, and budget amendments. Key actions included approving a resolution for the Local Water Supply Plan and reappointing Stephanie Wiggins as Tax Assessor.

• Approval of the Local Water Supply Plan resolution
• Reappointment of Stephanie Wiggins as Tax Assessor for a 4-year term
• Budget amendment for Senior Center supplies in the amount of $1,155.16
• Approval of changes to the Purchasing Policy increasing the purchase order threshold from $500 to $1,000
• Amendment to the Position Classification Plan to add Recreation Supervisor

The Board of County Commissioners approved a contract for Fort Run Volunteer EMS and a Participant Provider Agreement with Alliance Health for emergency medical response billing. The Board also affirmed a property tax assessment and approved a consent agenda including a budget amendment for the Senior Center.

• Approved contract for Fort Run Volunteer EMS (4-1)
• Approved Participant Provider Agreement with Alliance Health (unanimous)
• Affirmed 2023 appraised property value of $72,460 for Mr. Tinoco (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including August 7 meeting minutes and tax refunds/releases (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment of $1,155.16 for Senior Center benches via Greene County CARES (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners reviewed several items including late applications for tax exclusions and budget amendments. The meeting also addressed a $12,000 quote for an upgraded water meter reading network.

• Approval of $12,000 Mueller quote for new water meter network system
• Budget amendment to purchase the former elections building from the Town of Snow Hill
• Approval of late applications for Elderly/Disabled Exclusion and Present Use Value tax relief
• Reappointment of Stephanie Wiggins as Tax Assessor for a 4-year term
• Approval of $150.00 Bronze Level Sponsorship for LCC Foundation Tennis & Golf Event

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2022 Local Water Supply Plan and updated the county's purchasing policy. They also reappointed the Tax Assessor and filled several board vacancies.

• Approved 2022 Local Water Supply Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Purchasing Policy changes increasing PO threshold from $500 to $1,000 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Stephanie Wiggins as Tax Assessor for a 4-year term at current salary (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Sharon Harrison to Rebuilding Together Pitt County Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to the Greene County Public Housing Agency (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Position Classification Plan to add Recreation Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $367,024.00 Public Health budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the appointment of Bridgett Sasser as Register of Deeds following the retirement of Nancy Murphy. The Board also voted to accept additional funding for creek snagging and approved an end-of-year budget amendment.

• Appointment of Bridgett Sasser as Register of Deeds
• Approval of additional NC Department of Agriculture funding for 4.13 miles of stream flow rehabilitation
• Approval of End of Year Budget Amendment
• Approval of Administrative Assistant III position for the Health Department
• Consideration of late applications for tax exclusions and present use value

The Board approved a $12,000 quote for a new Mueller AMI water meter network system and a budget amendment to purchase the old elections building from the Town of Snow Hill. Other actions included reappointing the Tax Assessor and adding a Recreation Supervisor position to the classification plan.

• Approved $12,000 Mueller Quote for new water meter network system (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to purchase old elections building from Town of Snow Hill (unanimous)
• Reappointed Stephanie Wiggins as Tax Assessor for a 4-year term (unanimous)
• Approved adding Recreation Supervisor to the Position Classification Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Brandon Hendricks and Steven Scott to the Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved $150 Bronze Level Sponsorship for LCC Foundation Tennis & Golf Event (unanimous)
• Approved Monthly Collection Report, Annual Settlement FY 2022/2023, and Collection Order FY 2023/2024 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Senior Center (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a contract award for building EMS Station 3 and consider accepting additional state funding for creek snagging. The agenda also includes items regarding public housing by-laws, position classifications, and a budget amendment.

• Contract award for building EMS Station 3 to DesignCo of Winterville
• Acceptance of additional NC Dept. of Agriculture funding for 4.13 miles of creek snagging
• Text Amendment: Greene County Public Housing Agency By-Laws
• Budget Amendment: End of Year
• Position Classification Amendment

The Board approved the appointment of Bridgett Sasser as Register of Deeds and accepted her bond. Other actions included approving an end-of-year budget amendment and accepting state funding for creek snagging.

• Appointed Bridgett Sasser as Register of Deeds effective July 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Bond for Bridgett Sasser (Unanimous)
• Approved End of Year Budget Amendment (Unanimous)
• Accepted $108,138.00 in funding from NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences for Stream Flow Rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Position Classification Plan to include Administrative Assistant III for Health Department (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including June 19, 2023 meeting minutes (4-1)
• Tabled request to change Greene County Public Housing Agency appointment periods from 3 to 5 years

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a contract award for EMS Station 3 and a budget amendment for the SERDRF Grant. The meeting also includes items regarding property tax relief applications and administrative reports.

• Resolution to award EMS Station 3 contract
• Budget Amendment for SERDRF Grant
• Consideration of Late Present Use Value Applications and Property Tax Relief
• Resolution recognizing 36 years of service by Nancy Murphy

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to censure Commissioner Derek Burress and awarded a contract for a new EMS station. The Board also approved a budget amendment for flood monitoring gauges and recognized the retirement of Nancy Murphy.

• Approved Resolution to Censor Commissioner Derek Burress (4-1)
• Approved contract for EMS Station 3 awarded to DesignCo of Winterville (4-1)
• Approved budget amendment for SERDRF Mitigation Grant for stream gauges (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution in Appreciation of Nancy Murphy's 36 years of service
• Approved Consent Agenda including May 15, May 22, and June 5 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved various tax and tag refunds for six individuals
• Agreed to change a parking sign at the Operations Center to a reserved place for Veterans

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance. The agenda also includes discussions on economic development and various tax office administrative items.

• Public hearing for Proposed FY 23/24 Budget Ordinance
• Public hearing for Economic Development of Heritage Family Health & Wellness
• Consideration of late Present Use Value applications for parcels 0424649, 0105700, and 0523999
• Budget amendment for Senior Center
• Request for rezoning application public hearing

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 23/24 Budget after voting to remove the proposed EMS Tax. Other key actions included approving an economic development agreement for Heritage Family Health & Wellness and several board appointments.

• Approved FY 23/24 Budget without the EMS Tax (4-1)
• Approved Economic Development Agreement with Heritage Family Health & Wellness (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health fee changes for environmental health and CPT (unanimous)
• Approved draw-down of lottery funds for Board of Education (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for HarvestBeam broadband mapping survey (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Dr. Ivey Smith and Katelyn Rouse to Public Health Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed William Connor to the ABC Board (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment for SCADA project loan principle payment (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to apply for a North Carolina Department of Commerce grant to purchase 49.6 acres near Snow Hill. The meeting also included discussions on the upcoming fiscal year budget and a request for a public hearing regarding Human Services consolidation.

• Resolution for $322,400 Rural Transformation Grant application for property near Snow Hill
• Public hearing request for Human Services consolidation set for June 5, 2023
• Approval of budget amendment for Transportation
• Resolution in support of Older Americans Month
• Intent to abandon unimproved roadways public hearing

The Board approved a $77,000 audit contract and a resolution to abandon unimproved roadways in Maury to facilitate EMS station access. They also approved a sewer department budget amendment and scheduled a public hearing for the proposed FY 23/24 budget.

• Approved Resolution of Intention to Abandon Unimproved Roadways (Fourth Street and School Street in Maury) (unanimous)
• Approved FY 22/23 Contract to Audit with Mauldin & Jenkins for $77,000 (4-1)
• Approved budget amendment for Sewer Department bar screen repair (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation for Mental Health Month (unanimous)
• Scheduled FY 23/24 Budget workshop for May 22, 2023, and Public Hearing for June 5, 2023
• Approved Consent Agenda including May 1, 2023 minutes and tax refunds (5-0)
• Voted to enter closed session (4-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners reviewed several items including a resolution for Older Americans Month and a request for economic development incentives. The board also approved a budget amendment to purchase replacement road signs for Emergency Management.

• Budget Amendment: Additional funding for Emergency Management to purchase road signs
• Resolution: Approval of the Letter of Intent for Charters of Freedom Monuments construction
• Policy Approval: Adoption of the Incentive and Performance Bonus Policy
• Public Hearing Request: Consideration of Economic Development Incentives
• Resolution: Approval of a public hearing to abandon unimproved roadways at the Maury School site

The Board approved a resolution to apply for a $322,400 Rural Transformation Grant to purchase 49.6 acres of land. Other actions included approving a transportation budget amendment and a resolution for Older Americans Month.

• Approved Resolution for Rural Transformation Grant Application to purchase 49.6 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment for Transportation transferring $25,915 to Capital Outlay (5-0)
• Approved Resolution in support of Older Americans Month (unanimous)
• Approved April 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved Health Department CPT code fee increases (5-0)
• Scheduled Public Hearing for Heritage Family Health and Wellness for June 5, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a $219,650 proposal for a new rubber roof at the County Admin Building. The Board also voted to implement EMS salary adjustments to remain competitive with surrounding counties.

• $219,650 roof replacement proposal from Coastal Building Solutions, LLC
• Agreement with Greene County Arts and Historical Society for Charters of Freedom construction
• Resolution endorsing increased queue storage at West Greene Elementary School
• EMS salary adjustment approved to maintain regional competitiveness
• Budget amendment to reallocate funds from DSS to the Senior Center

The Board of Commissioners approved a Letter of Intent for the construction of Charters of Freedom Monuments at the Museum Property. They also approved a new Incentive and Performance Bonus Policy and a budget amendment for emergency road signs.

• Approved Letter of Intent for Charters of Freedom Monuments (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment for Emergency Management road signs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to hold a Public Hearing to abandon unimproved roadways at Maury School site (unanimous)
• Approved Incentive and Performance Bonus Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including DSS budget amendment and tax refunds (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure and personnel items, including a roof replacement and EMS salary adjustments. They also endorsed a traffic queue storage plan for West Greene Elementary and partnered with a non-profit for a historical display. A proposed incentive bonus policy for grant-writing employees was tabled for further review.

• Approved $219,650 roof replacement for County Admin Building by Coastal Building Solutions, LLC
• Approved EMS salary adjustments to remain competitive with surrounding counties
• Approved resolution endorsing NCDOT Concept #6a for West Greene Elementary queue storage
• Approved agreement to partner with Greene County Arts and Historical Society and Foundation Forward for Charters of Freedom construction
• Approved MOU with Lenoir County to form Recovery Together ENC non-profit for opioid abatement
• Approved 2021/2022 Audited Financial Statements (4-1)
• Approved budget amendments for Health Department and Senior Center
• Tabled Incentive and Performance Bonus Policy for future meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a Resolution of Support for the Contentnea Development Partnership’s (CDP) grant application to the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center. The grant seeks $75,000 to increase staff capacity and technical assistance for economic and community development in Greene County.

• Adopted Resolution of Support for CDP's $75,000 grant application (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items including accepting a grant agreement, authorizing opioid settlement agreements, approving the final site and design for a water building, and approving a proposal for the Justice Center HVAC system. The meeting also includes a closed session for economic development and attorney-client privilege discussions.

• Resolution authorizing execution of opioid settlements and approving supplemental agreement
• Approval of final site and design for Water Building
• Approval of Justice Center HVAC proposal
• Acceptance of GLF Grantee Acknowledgement & Agreement
• Closed session for economic development and attorney-client privilege

The Board of Commissioners approved the final design and cost for a Public Works Maintenance Garage and the replacement of 12 HVAC units at the Justice Center using repurposed ARP funds. The Board also accepted a $50,000 Golden Leaf grant for property due diligence and approved an opioid settlement resolution.

• Approved final site design and cost for Public Works Maintenance Garage (5-0)
• Approved replacement of 12 rooftop package units at the Justice Center (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 Golden Leaf Grant Acknowledgement and Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Opioid Resolution and Agreement to access 'Wave 2' funds (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Public Works landfill scales (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Senior Center EFSP Program (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment for the former Lakeview Packing property. They will also consider consent agenda items including meeting minutes, releases/refunds, and late present-use-value applications, plus the county manager's report covering a sheriff's budget amendment, economic development resolution, planning board reappointment, and proposed policies on vehicle fleet, public records, Juneteenth observance, personnel, and dress code.

• Public hearing: Zoning Ordinance Amendment for former Lakeview Packing property
• Budget Amendment for Sheriff's Department grant re-appropriation
• Resolution supporting Project Family's building reuse grant application ($40,000, county share $2,000)
• Proposed Vehicle Fleet Policy
• Proposed Public Records Request Policy

The Board approved the County Manager's contract and rezoned Parcel 0400393 from Ag/Rural to Industrial. They also approved several personnel policies, a budget amendment for sheriff's vehicles, and a grant resolution for Project Water.

• Approved rezoning of Parcel 0400393 (584 Lakeview Road) to Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved County Manager's contract (4-1)
• Approved budget amendment for two additional Sheriff's Department cars (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Project Water's $50,000 building reuse grant application (unanimous)
• Approved re-appointment of Planning Board members Henry Lanier, Rick Davis, John Grant, and Leslie Mooring (unanimous)
• Approved new Vehicle Fleet Policy and Public Records Request Policy (unanimous)
• Approved personnel policy additions for dress code and 30-day separation notice (unanimous)
• Approved order to advertise tax liens (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider several budget amendments, including for the Sheriff's Office, and a resolution for Bullhead Road water improvements. They will also vote on a consent agenda with meeting minutes, tax releases/refunds, and budget amendments for DSS, Health, and Senior Center. A public hearing for a rezoning will be scheduled.

• Bullhead Road Water Improvements — Final Capital Project Budget presentation
• Budget Amendment; Sheriff
• Resolution Supporting Project Family’s Application to the NC Department of Commerce
• Resolution; Greene Central High School Capital Project Budget Ordinance
• Chairman to schedule public hearing for rezoning

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a $50 million grant for a new high school facility and a $40,000 building reuse grant for 'Project Family.' They also finalized the Bull Head Road water improvements project and approved several budget amendments.

• Approved $50M grant for Greene Central High School construction (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution for Project Family's $40,000 building reuse grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Bull Head Road Water Improvements final budget and Change Orders #1 & 2 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Sheriff's Department grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved ethics training source Sumrell Sugg, P.A. for Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including DSS, Health, and Senior Center budget amendments (5-0)
• Scheduled rezoning public hearing for February 20, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda including meeting minutes, tax releases/refunds, a late use-value application, and budget amendments for the Senior Center and Health Department. A presentation on the final capital project budget for Bullhead Road Water Improvements is scheduled. The meeting also includes public comments and a manager's report on a Sheriff's budget amendment and a year-in-review.

• Presentation of final capital project budget for Bullhead Road Water Improvements
• Budget amendment for the Sheriff's office
• Budget amendment for the Senior Center
• Budget amendment for the Health Department
• Consideration of a late present use value application

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including late property tax applications, releases/refunds, and a budget amendment. Presentations include the final budget for the Pope Farm Road waterline replacement and an economic development update. No new business is listed under the County Manager's report.

• Consideration of late Present Use Value and Elderly/Disabled tax applications
• Budget amendment (BA; EM) for unspecified purposes
• Final capital project budget for Pope Farm Road waterline replacement
• Economic development update from Trey Cash

The Board of Commissioners approved the final capital project budget and Change Order #1 for the Pope Farm Road Waterline Replacement. The final adopted budget was $62,153.58, which was less than initially budgeted. The Board also approved a budget amendment for emergency preparedness grant funds.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0), including December 19, 2022 minutes, tax releases, and refunds
• Approved $25,000 budget amendment for Emergency Preparedness Grant from Duke Energy
• Approved Resolution Amending the Capital Project Budget Ordinance and Change Order #1 for Pope Farm Road Waterline Replacement