Greene County public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on acquiring real property through a land option agreement aimed at economic development. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, monthly collection and financial reports, and a consent agenda covering meeting minutes and late property tax exemption applications. Presentations will cover the FY 23/24 audited financial statements, authorizing the Greene County Museum as the lead agency for the Official America 250 NC Committee, and a resolution acknowledging the Area of Contentnea.
- Public hearing on real property acquisition via land option agreement for economic development
- Presentation of FY 23/24 audited financial statements
- Authorization of Greene County Museum as lead agency for Official America 250 NC Committee
- Resolution acknowledging the Area of Contentnea
- Consideration of late applications for present use value and property tax exemption or exclusion
The Board unanimously approved the acquisition of real property through land option agreements for economic development, funded by general funds at $15,000 per acre. They also approved the FY 23/24 audited financial statements, a resolution making the Greene County Museum the lead agency for the America 250 NC Committee, and a resolution acknowledging the area of Contentnea. The Board authorized the County Manager to work with the ABC Board on fund drawdowns.
- Approved real property acquisition via land option agreements for economic development (unanimous)
- Approved FY 23/24 audited financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved resolution authorizing Greene County Museum as lead agency for America 250 NC Committee (unanimous)
- Approved resolution acknowledging the area of Contentnea (unanimous)
- Approved County Manager to work with ABC Board on fund drawdown (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and tax exemption applications (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider several agenda items, including the acceptance of a Rural Community Capacity Grant and a Southeast Crescent Regional Commission award. They will also appoint a chairman for the Greene County Transportation Committee and propose the 2025 regular meeting and holiday schedules. Additional consent agenda items such as late property tax relief applications will be approved.
- Acceptance of Rural Community Capacity Grant and Southeast Crescent Regional Commission award (Presenter: Trey Cash)
- Board appointment of Chairman of the Greene County Transportation Committee
- Proposed 2025 regular meeting schedule
- Proposed 2025 holiday schedule
- Consideration of Late Present Use Value and Property Tax Relief Applications
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Transportation
The Greene County Transportation Committee will meet to address old and new business. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a four-way stop at Greene St and Fourth St in Snow Hill.
- Four way stop at Greene St and Fourth St in Snow Hill
- Division II Transportation Report
- Eastern Carolina RPO Report
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider updates to personnel policies and a contract addendum for Piedmont HVAC. The meeting includes reports on health department reaccreditation and the new Sheriff's Office ribbon cutting. Closed sessions are scheduled for attorney-client privilege and economic development matters.
- Personnel Policy Changes
- Piedmont HVAC Contract Addendum
- Health Department budget revisions
- Health Department reaccreditation report
- New Sheriff's Office ribbon cutting
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will meet to receive a presentation on a joint proposal with Lenoir County regarding the use of opioid settlement funds. The meeting is scheduled for 12:00 PM at the Greene County Operations Center.
- Presentation: Maximizing Community Benefit from Opioid Settlement Funds
- Joint proposal with Lenoir County regarding opioid settlement funds
- Meeting location: Greene County Operations Center
- Meeting time: 12:00 PM
- Meeting date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Board of County Commissioners
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will discuss a proposed Downtown Development Grant Program and draft changes to personnel policies. The board is also considering budget and fee schedule amendments and updated ARPA ordinances.
- Proposed Downtown Development Grant Program
- Draft Personnel Policy Changes
- Budget Amendment for Economic Development
- Updated ARPA Ordinance
- Fee Schedule Amendment
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a contract for a Regional Opioid Resource Asset Mapping Project and a budget amendment for stream debris removal. The meeting also includes a presentation from an ECU student research team regarding an internet service focus group.
- Contract for a Regional Opioid Resource Asset Mapping Project
- Budget Amendment for Stream Debris Removal
- Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Budget Amendment
- Internet Service Focus Group Meeting announcement by ECU Student Research Team
- Consideration of Late Property Tax Relief Application
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will conduct routine business including approval of the September 16, 2024 meeting minutes and a consent agenda. Commissioners will consider applications for late present use value and property tax relief, as well as a budget amendment for the Register of Deeds. The County Manager will present a communications budget amendment and an update on the Lenoir Greene Partnership for Children. Closed sessions will address personnel matters and attorney‑client privilege issues.
- Approve September 16, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Consider Late Present Use Value and Property Tax Relief Applications
- Register of Deeds Budget Amendment
- County Manager communications – budget amendment
- Lenoir Greene Partnership for Children update
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
General
The Greene County Transportation Committee approved the July 15, 2024 meeting minutes and received the Division II Transportation Report. The report noted a $3.0 M resurfacing contract (DB00574) awarded to Barnhill Contracting, with work slated for 2025. Committee members discussed a possible delay to the Kingold/Hull Road project, a temporary 4‑way stop at 4th and Greene Street, blanket encroachment permits, and a proposed fine for uncovered trash at the landfill. No final decisions were made on these discussion items.
- Resurfacing contract (DB00574) awarded to Barnhill Contracting for $3.0 M; work expected in 2025
- Possible delay of the Kingold/Hull Road project (no final decision reported)
- Temporary 4‑way stop planned for the 4th and Greene Street traffic light, with flashing red signals
- Explanation that contractors need a blanket encroachment permit, and separate permits for new commercial projects
- County considering a fine for trucks that arrive at the landfill without trash covered
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will honor a county employee on his 100th birthday and consider a proposed mass gathering ordinance. The meeting also includes public hearings on transportation grants and budget revisions.
- Resolution honoring Bob Aiken, Jr. on his 100th birthday
- Public Hearing for Transportation Department 5311 Admin and Capital Grant
- Proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance
- Proposed Noise Ordinance Amendment
- Create Fee Schedule for Migrant Labor Camp Inspections
The Board of County Commissioners approved a new Mass Gathering Ordinance and an amended Noise Ordinance, setting a 70-decibel limit and establishing a $100 permit fee for special events. The board also approved a $50 fee for migrant labor camp inspections, a $134,694 grant for creek snagging, and a $14,900 cash management software contract. All votes were unanimous except for the consent agenda, DSS budget amendment, and migrant camp fee, which passed 4-1 with Commissioner Burress dissenting.
- Approved Mass Gathering Ordinance requiring permits for events with 300+ people (unanimous)
- Approved amended Noise Ordinance with 70dB limit and civil penalties (unanimous)
- Approved $50 fee for migrant labor camp inspections (4-1, Burress opposed)
- Approved $134,694 grant acceptance for creek snagging (unanimous)
- Approved $14,900 cashVest cash management software (unanimous)
- Approved DSS budget amendment for mentor program (4-1, Burress opposed)
- Approved 5311 transit grant application totaling $355,004 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including budget revisions and tax relief (4-1, Burress opposed)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a proposed mass gathering ordinance and a request for a public hearing regarding transportation. The meeting includes decisions on budget amendments for health and animal services and the acceptance of an emergency management grant.
- Review of Proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance
- Acceptance of Emergency Management Capacity Building Competitive Grant
- Budget amendments for Animal Services and Health
- Request for Public Hearing regarding Transportation
- Grant Project Budget Ordinance Amendment for OSBM Grant Contract #2026RD
Board of County Commissioners
The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a $3,000,000 Community Development Block Grant to fund improvements at the Maury Wastewater Treatment Plant. It also adopted two Capital Project Budget Ordinances (OSBM 20264 for a new courtroom and OSBM 20265 for economic‑development site work) and reviewed a proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance. Additionally, the board approved a $300 sponsorship for the Snow Hill Tennis and Golf Tournament.
- Approval of $3,000,000 CDBG grant for Maury Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
- Adoption of Capital Project Budget Ordinance OSBM 20264 for courtroom construction
- Adoption of Capital Project Budget Ordinance OSBM 20265 for site selection and due diligence of economic‑development sites
- Review of Proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance (no action taken)
- Approval of Silver‑level sponsorship ($300) for the Annual Snow Hill Tennis and Golf Tournament
Board of County Commissioners
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on late applications for property-tax relief and present-use-value deferrals, plus approve draw-downs of school capital funds totaling $315,942.18. Commissioners will also hear tax-office and credit-union presentations and consider budget amendments and ordinances.
- Consideration of late property-tax relief application for David McKinnie (Parcel 0721836)
- Consideration of late present-use-value applications for Hunter Caldwell Dixon and others (Parcels 0503684, 0500714, 0505140, 0500208, 0522474, 0524830, 0504949, 0500019, 0525000, 0525001)
- Draw-down of Public School Building Capital Funds: $249,000 for Middle School debt service
- Draw-down of Public School Building Repair and Renovation Fund: $66,942.18 for Greene Central High School boiler and roof repairs
- Budget amendment for Senior Center Meals on Wheels grant: $5,000
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review requests to use lottery funds for school construction debt and repairs. This includes $249,000 for Middle School debt service and over $15,000 for boiler repairs at the Intermediate School. The board will also consider an end-of-year budget amendment.
- $249,000 drawdown from Public-School Building Capital Funds for Middle School debt service
- $15,943.18 drawdown from Public-School Building Repair and Renovation Fund for boiler repairs
- Approval of end-of-year budget amendment
Board of County Commissioners
The Board approved the FY 24/25 budget following discussions regarding DSS funding cuts and commissioner cost-of-living adjustments. They also approved an economic development grant for Greene Grain and Cattle. Additionally, the EMS Medical Director presented emergency transport protocols.
- Approval of FY 24/25 Budget Ordinance
- Approval of Economic Development Business Investment Grant for Greene Grain and Cattle
- Approval of $2,000 State Directed Grant for Register of Deeds Office
- Appointment of members to various advisory committees
- Approval of Transportation Charter Service Policy
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 24/25 Budget Ordinance and an Economic Development Business Investment Grant. The agenda also includes appointments to several aging-related committees and a presentation from the EMS Medical Director.
- Public hearing: Proposed FY 24/25 Budget Ordinance
- Public hearing: Economic Development Business Investment Grant
- Budget Amendment for Senior Center
- Appointments to Aging Planning, Regional Aging Advisory, and Senior Center Advisory Committees
Board of County Commissioners
The Board approved an $82,000 contract for audit services and a resolution for roundabouts at Greene Central High School. They also appointed Kendall Paramore to the Planning Board and re-appointed members to the East Carolina Workforce Development Board. The upcoming meeting will include a presentation of the 2024/25 proposed budget.
- $82,000 audit services contract with Mauldin Jenkins
- Roundabout resolution for Greene Central High School on NC91
- Appointment of Kendall Paramore to the Planning Board
- Resolution regarding Volunteer Fire Department insurance ratings
- Re-appointment of East Carolina Workforce Development Board members
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet on May 6, 2024, to consider budget amendments for DSS and approve an audit contract. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding roundabouts at Greene Central High School and appointments to the Planning Board.
- Budget amendments for DSS
- Endorsement of roundabout drawings at Greene Central High School
- Appointment to the Planning Board
- Approval of 23/24 audit contract
- Re-appointment to East Carolina Workforce Development Board
Board of County Commissioners
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will review monthly financial reports, approve routine consent items, and consider budget amendments for the Senior Center, Public Works, and Landfill. The meeting also includes a discussion on proposed revisions to county economic development incentives, alongside updates on EMS service changes and transportation drug policies. These funding adjustments and policy reviews directly determine how local services are financed and delivered to residents.
- Budget amendment for the Senior Center
- Budget amendment for Public Works
- Change Order #2 for Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Proposed revisions to economic development incentives
- Consideration of a late Present Use Value tax application for Parcel 0300152
Board of County Commissioners
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will meet on April 1, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing budget amendments for transportation and extensions. The Board will also consider late applications for property tax relief through Present Use Value deferments.
- Budget Amendment: Transportation
- Budget Amendment: Extension
- Late Present Use Value Applications
- Resolution regarding facsimile signatures
- Proclamation for Lineworker Appreciation Day
Board of County Commissioners
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments for Health and Animal Services. The meeting also includes a proposed amendment to the EMS fee schedule and a communications purchase request. Additionally, the board will hear an introduction from the new Chamber of Commerce Director.
- Budget Amendment: Health
- Budget Amendment: Animal Services
- Proposed Fee Schedule Amendment; EMS
- Sole Source Purchase Request; Communications
- Resolution in Support of Proposed Senior Center Grant Application
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a change order for EMS Station 3 involving electrical work and pavement updates. The agenda also includes an award from the Animal Shelter Support Fund and a lease for the Athletic Complex.
- $12,171.50 change order for EMS Station 3 construction
- Acceptance of an award from the Animal Shelter Support Fund
- Review of the Athletic Complex Lease
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners reviewed several budget amendments and service contracts during their February 5 meeting. Key discussions included remediation of buried cement blocks at the new Public Works site and a resolution regarding hunting laws on private property.
- Approved $22,244.23 change order for Public Works Building to cover tomato house debris removal and epoxy flooring
- Approved $600,000 Capital Project Budget Ordinance for future Sheriff's Office renovation/construction
- Approved Amendment No. 3 to the water transmission agreement with Farmville
- Approved budget amendment for the Emergency Telephone-System Fund (ETSF)
- Approved resolution requesting revisions to standards for hunting on the property of others
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several budget amendments for the Senior Center, DSS, and Health departments. Additional items include a capital project budget ordinance for the future Sheriff's Office and various administrative appointments.
- Budget Amendment: Senior Center
- Budget Amendment: DSS
- Budget Amendment: Health
- Capital Project Budget Ordinance for Future Sheriffs Office
- Change Order #1; Greene County Public Works Building
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several late applications for present use value tax deferments. The meeting also includes presentations on road signs, economic development, and the FY 22/23 audited financial statements.
- Review of late present use value applications for It's Farm Time, LLC, Tyler & Myra McCullen, William Lewis Jones, Vanessa Edwards West, and Carol Sauls Newcomb
- Presentation of FY 22/23 Audited Financial Statements by Mauldin Jenkins CPA’s and Advisors
- Road Sign Update presentation by Brock Kearney
- Economic Development Update presentation by Trey Cash
- County Manager items including grant award acceptance and appointment of an Interim Finance Officer