Rutherford County public meetings in 2021

Social Services Board

The board will review the November 2021 financial and service reports. The agenda includes a personnel report, budget discussion, and updates on social work and economic services programs.

• November 2021 financial report review
• November 2021 service report review
• Personnel report as of 12/12/2021
• Social Work and Economic Services program updates

The board gave consensus to Dr. Marino's proposal to use lower-paid Social Worker Technician positions to address six vacant Social Work positions out of 12, pairing them with Social Workers to manage caseloads. The board also approved the agenda and minutes, and received reports on personnel, budget, and services. No formal votes were taken on the personnel proposal; it was a consensus item.

• Approved agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Gave consensus to proposal to hire Social Worker Technicians to fill vacant SW positions
• Approved annual contract with Southwestern Child Development for Day Care Program (signed by Chairperson Thompson)
• Adjourned at 4:44 PM (4-0, 1 absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the agenda and hold two closed sessions. These sessions involve an industrial location matter and attorney-client communications.

• Closed session: Industrial location (ID 21-3022A)
• Closed session: Attorney client (ID 21-3009B)

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners met in special session and unanimously approved the agenda. The board then voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss industrial location and to confer with the county attorney, with the county manager and clerk included. After the closed session, the board returned to open session and unanimously voted to adjourn. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5-0).
• Approved entering closed session for industrial location and attorney-client discussions (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously (5-0) after returning to open session.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding Economic Development Project River Ridge. The agenda also includes reviewing budget amendments, property tax exemption applications, and a proposed Environmental Health fee schedule.

• Public hearing for Economic Development Project River Ridge
• December 2021 budget amendments
• Property tax exclusion and exemption applications
• Proposed Environmental Health Fee Schedule changes
• Resolution to name the bridge on 221-A near Duke Power Road after Mr. J.C. Surratt

The Board approved a resolution (RES 21-027) granting an industrial development grant of approximately $394,475 to a confidential manufacturing project, code-named Project River Ridge, which is expected to create over 300 jobs and invest more than $50 million. The Board also approved a resolution (RES 21-029) supporting a North Carolina 'Heartbeat Bill' and a resolution (RES 21-030) requesting a bridge be named in honor of Mr. J.C. Surratt. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved RES 21-027: $394,475 industrial grant for Project River Ridge, a confidential manufacturing project expected to create 300+ jobs.
• Approved RES 21-029: Resolution supporting passage of a North Carolina 'Heartbeat Bill'.
• Approved RES 21-030: Resolution requesting NCDOT name a bridge on US 221-A in Cliffside in honor of Mr. J.C. Surratt.
• Approved RES 21-028: Resolution of appreciation to NC Office of EMS and FEMA for ambulance assistance.
• Approved the FY 2021 audit report with an unmodified (clean) opinion; fund balance at 46.8%.
• Approved budget amendments for December 2021.
• Approved bonds for county officials, including Sheriff ($10,000) and Register of Deeds ($50,000).
• Approved new Environmental Health Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2022, with increased fees for wastewater and well permits.

Social Services Board

The board will discuss the November 2021 budget and review October financial and service reports. The agenda includes updates on social work, economic services, and legislative changes. New recruitment and employee relations protocols will also be presented.

• November 2021 budget discussion
• October 2021 financial report
• New Recruitment Standard Operating Procedures
• New Employee Relations Protocol
• Legislative update for November 2021

The Rutherford County Social Services Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the previous meeting's minutes. The board received reports on personnel, budget, and services, including updates on vacancies, turnover, the LINKS reimbursement, and program changes. No public comments were made, and the board entered closed session before adjourning.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously.
• Approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously.
• Entered closed session unanimously.
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously at 5:20 PM.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review appointments to local boards and the Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees. The agenda includes updates on broadband and tourism, as well as budget amendments. The Board will also consider a request for additional EMS positions and COLA increase modifications.

• Request for additional positions at EMS
• COLA increase modification
• November 2021 budget amendments
• Appointments to Rutherford County Boards and Commissions
• Appointment to Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners approved a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for county employees, effective with the December 2021 payroll, and restored the 1.75% 401K contribution for full-time non-LEO employees, bringing the total county contribution to 5%. The board exempted county commissioners from the COLA increase. Additionally, the board approved 12 new EMS positions to staff two 24/7 ambulances, and approved budget amendments incorporating these changes.

• Approved 4% COLA for county employees, effective December 2021 payroll (5-0)
• Restored 1.75% 401K contribution for full-time non-LEO employees, total 5% (5-0)
• Exempted county commissioners from the 4% COLA (5-0)
• Approved 12 additional EMS positions for two 24/7 ambulances (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments including COLA and 401K changes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October 4, 2021 minutes and tax refunds (5-0)
• Approved advertising vacancies and accepting applications for board/commission appointments (5-0)
• Appointed Amanda Shevette to Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees (5-0)

Rutherford County Airport Authority

The Authority will consider a resolution regarding the Beddia, Jr Hangar Development. The agenda also includes a review of airport financials from July to September 2021 and an advertisement for planning and engineering services.

• Resolution approving Beddia, Jr Hangar Development
• Airport financial report (July–September 2021)
• Advertisement for airport planning/engineering services
• Approval of September 2021 meeting minutes

Social Services Board

The Rutherford County Social Services Board will review the September 2021 financial report and personnel report. The agenda includes program updates for social work and economic services. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding future consolidation options.

• Budget discussion and September 2021 financial report
• Personnel report as of October 15, 2021
• Economic Services and Social Work program updates
• Legislative update and survey results
• Discussion on future consolidation options

The Rutherford County Social Services Board met on October 20, 2021, and approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes unanimously. The board received reports on personnel, budget, and services, and discussed potential consolidation opportunities and a special meeting to review survey results. No formal decisions were made beyond the agenda and minutes approvals.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:25 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will review construction bids for the lateral C&D landfill expansion and discuss October 2021 budget amendments. The meeting includes public hearings regarding transportation services and senior center grants. The board will also consider several property tax exemption applications.

• Recommendation of award for Lateral C&D Landfill Construction Bids
• Public hearings for FY23 Transit and Senior Center grants
• October 2021 budget amendments
• Property tax exemption applications for RAIN Ministries and Rutherford Church of Christ
• Appointment to the Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners approved a $673,755 contract with Site Development Corporation for the lateral expansion of the C&D landfill, along with resolutions for transit and senior transportation grants. They also approved tax exemptions for two organizations, tabled one, and approved several other items including a VetCenter agreement and a resolution to award a retiring deputy's sidearm.

• Approved $673,755 bid for C&D landfill expansion (5-0)
• Approved FY2023 transit grant resolution (RES 21-023) (5-0)
• Approved FY2023 senior transportation grant resolution (RES 21-024) (5-0)
• Approved tax exemption for Rutherford Church of Christ (5-0)
• Approved tax exemption for R.A.I.N. Ministries (5-0)
• Tabled tax exemption for Out of the Ashes, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved tax exemption for Out of the Ashes (two parcels) (5-0)
• Approved VetCenter Memorandum of Agreement (5-0)

Social Services Board

The Social Services Board will discuss the budget and review August 2021 financial and service reports. The agenda also includes program updates regarding social work, economic services, and COVID-19.

• Food & Nutrition Services Allotment Increase effective 10-01-2021
• Budget discussion and August 2021 financial report review
• Personnel report as of August 22, 2021
• COVID updates from the Director's Report

The Rutherford County Social Services Board met on September 22, 2021, and unanimously approved the agenda, the minutes of the previous meeting, and the personnel report as presented. The board also discussed the budget, including a $750 flat fee for unclaimed bodies and COVID-related funds for Food and Nutrition Services computer equipment, but took no formal action on these items. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 5:04 PM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved personnel report as of August 22, 2021 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session per N.C.G.S. 143-318.11 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:04 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review September 2021 budget amendments and a request for an annual EMS debt write-off. The agenda also includes grant applications for the Golden LEAF initiative and an appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• September 2021 budget amendments
• FY 20-21 annual EMS debt write-off request
• Golden LEAF grant applications for Kids Senses and Mary B Mullen Bible Camp
• Appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Region C Workforce Development Board name change request

The Board approved all agenda items, including budget amendments, an EMS debt write-off of $12,799.41, and a resolution renaming the Region C Workforce Development Board to Foothills Workforce Development Board. It also authorized the County Manager to endorse two Golden LEAF grant applications: $1,500,000 for KidSenses and $20,025 for Mary B. Mullen Bible Camp. Commissioner Hunt was excused from voting on the KidSenses item due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved consent agenda including August minutes and tax refunds (5-0)
• Appointed Jody Wall to Historic Preservation Commission (5-0)
• Approved September 2021 budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved EMS debt reconciliation of $12,799.41 (5-0)
• Approved resolution renaming Region C Workforce Development Board to Foothills Workforce Development Board (5-0)
• Excused Commissioner Hunt from voting on KidSenses grant (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to endorse KidSenses $1.5M grant application (4-0, Hunt excused)
• Authorized County Manager to endorse Mary B. Mullen Bible Camp $20,025 grant application (5-0)

Rutherford County Airport Authority

The Rutherford County Airport Authority will meet to approve the minutes from the July 6, 2021, meeting. The board will also review the Director's Financial Report for July 2021.

• Approval of July 6, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of July 2021 financial report

Social Services Board

The board will review July 2021 financial and service reports and discuss the budget. The meeting also includes a review of staff turnover and a social work grant proposal.

• Social Work Grant Proposal
• DSS Staff Turnover Report 2020-2021
• July 2021 Financial Report
• July 2021 Service Report
• State Budget Update

The board unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes of the previous meeting. The personnel report was presented, noting one new hire, five resignations, and no terminations, with current vacancies listed. The budget and service reports were reviewed with no questions. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Left closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Project Cavill Building Reuse Grant. The meeting includes consideration of a resolution to accept American Rescue Act funds and a fiber proposal for the Cooperative Extension Office. The board will also address a contract renewal for Everbridge.

• Public hearing for Building Reuse Grant Project Cavill
• Resolution to accept American Rescue Act Funds 2021
• Three-year renewal of Everbridge contract
• Fiber proposal for Cooperative Extension Office at 193 Callahan Koon Road
• Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved a resolution to submit a $265,000 Building Reuse grant application to NC Commerce for an industrial expansion (Project Cavill) that will create 34 jobs and invest $4.295M, with a 5% local match up to $13,250. The Board also approved a resolution accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds, authorized contract negotiations for Everbridge and PANGAEA fiber, and appointed Ernestine Lewis to the Library Board of Trustees. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Building Reuse grant resolution for Project Cavill (5-0)
• Approved resolution accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds (5-0)
• Authorized negotiation of Everbridge contract renewal (5-0)
• Authorized PANGAEA fiber agreement for Cooperative Extension (5-0)
• Appointed Ernestine Lewis to Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 6, 2021 minutes and tax refunds (5-0)

Social Services Board

The Social Services Board will review June 2021 personnel, budget, and financial reports. The agenda includes updates on adult services compliance and family reunification service policies. The board will also discuss public charge changes and COVID payments for Work First recipients.

• Adult Services Program Compliance Monitoring
• Family Reunification Services Policy Changes
• Public Charge Changes
• COVID Payment for Work First Recipients
• June 2021 Financial Report

The Rutherford County Social Services Board met on July 21, 2021, and approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. No public comments were made. The board received personnel, budget, service, and program updates, including a corrective action plan for Adult Protective Services and a new peer-led support group for family reunification. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy changes.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted amendments to the Historic Preservation, Planning Commission, Subdivision, and Mobile Home Park ordinances to comply with NCGS 160D. They also approved several resolutions, including a reimbursement resolution for vehicles and equipment, a joint resolution allowing Partners Behavioral Health board to exceed 21 members, and a resolution to convey the Chimney Rock sewer system to the village. Additionally, the board approved a contract for the 2023 reappraisal, appointed new plat review officers, and approved an employment agreement for the new County Manager.

• Adopted ordinance amendments for Historic Preservation, Planning Commission, Subdivision, and Mobile Home Park (ORD 21-001 through 21-004).
• Approved budget amendments for July 2021.
• Approved Resolution RES 21-015 for vehicle and equipment reimbursement.
• Approved Resolution RES 21-016 for Partners Behavioral Health bylaws variation.
• Approved the Charge to Collect and annual tax collections settlement report.
• Authorized contract negotiations with Wampler-Eanes Appraisal Group for 2023 reappraisal.
• Approved Resolution RES 21-017 to convey the Chimney Rock sewer system to the village.
• Approved Resolutions RES 21-018 and 21-019 appointing and removing plat review officers.

Rutherford County Airport Authority

The Rutherford County Airport Authority will review financial reports from July 2020 to May 2021. The board will also consider hangar development, a new ground lease, and several individual hangar requests. Additionally, the agenda includes a face-covering policy resolution.

• Hangar development resolution
• New ground lease and terms
• Face coverings (mask) policy resolution
• Appointment of Airport Authority Secretary
• Hangar requests for Leo Knowlden, Mark Berry, Mark Brelsford, and PGS360

Social Services Board

The board will consider appointing a fifth member and review personnel, budget, and financial reports from May 2021. Discussions include the Energy Programs Outreach Plan and Medicaid transformation updates.

• Appointment of a fifth board member
• Energy Programs Outreach Plan discussion
• Medicaid Healthy Opportunities Pilot update
• Review of May 2021 financial and service reports
• County MOU Agreement update

The Rutherford County Social Services Board unanimously reappointed Member Maimone to an additional term as the Fifth Member Board Appointment, with Maimone abstaining. The board also unanimously approved the Energy Programs Outreach Plan, which outlines how the agency will advertise CIP and LIEAP programs. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on personnel, budget, services, and program updates.

• Reappointed Member Maimone to an additional term as Fifth Member Board Appointment (unanimous, Maimone abstaining)
• Approved Energy Programs Outreach Plan (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider the adoption of the FY21-22 budget ordinance. The agenda also includes a review of budget information for Cliffside Sanitary for fiscal year ending 2022.

• Adoption of Budget Ordinance - FY21-22
• Cliffside Sanitary budget information for FYE2022

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, following a public hearing held on June 7, 2021. The budget was presented by County Manager Steve Garrison, who also noted the Cliffside Sanitary District's draft budget was provided by the NC Department of State Treasurer. The meeting was a special session that lasted about five minutes.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Adopted the FY2021-22 budget ordinance (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Social Services Board

The board will conduct a budget discussion and review financial and service reports from April 2021. The meeting also includes updates on Medicaid transformation, energy assistance programs, and the Family First Prevention Act.

• Budget discussion for May 19, 2021
• Review of April 2021 financial report
• Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) supplement updates
• Emergency Broadband Benefit Program update
• Family First Prevention Act program update

The Rutherford County Social Services Board meeting on May 19, 2021, was largely informational, with no substantive policy decisions made. The board approved the agenda and previous minutes, and received reports on personnel, budget, services, COVID-19 procedures, and program updates. No formal votes were taken on any policy or budget items.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion by Steele, second by Maimone, unanimous).
• Approved the previous meeting minutes (motion by Maimone, second by Steele, unanimous).
• No other formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The meeting includes a budget workshop identified as ID 21-2828A. The agenda also covers the call to order and approval of the agenda.

• Budget Workshop ID 21-2828A

The Board of Commissioners held a budget workshop for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, reviewing the recommended budget of $70,460,185 for the General Fund and $91,284,583 for all funds, with the tax rate remaining at 59.7 cents. No formal vote was taken on the budget; the meeting was for discussion only. The board discussed cyber security, health district funding, and HVAC system upgrades.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)
• No budget was formally approved; workshop only

Board of Commissioners

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Building Reuse Grant ID 21-2826A. The agenda also includes agenda approval and adjournment.

• Public Hearing for Building Reuse Grant ID 21-2826A

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and unanimously approved a resolution authorizing up to $12,500 from the fund balance as the county's 5% local match for a Building Reuse Grant application supporting Fountain Services' planned 30,000-square-foot expansion in Spindale. The project is expected to create 20 new jobs with benefits, paying an average of $38,125 by the end of next year, with at least 12 more jobs the following year. The resolution also authorizes the Chairman or County Manager to sign all necessary grant documents.

• Approved resolution RES 21-012 authorizing $12,500 local match for Building Reuse Grant (5-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing for Building Reuse Grant (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2021-2022 budget presentation and discuss May 2021 budget amendments. The agenda includes updates on the Lake Lure Dam Project and Partners Behavioral Health Management. The Board will also consider internet fiber requests and property tax exemption applications.

• 2021-2022 Budget Presentation
• Lake Lure Dam Project update
• PANGAEA Internet Fiber IRU Requests
• May 2021 budget amendments
• Applications for Property Tax Exemption

The Board of Commissioners received the recommended FY2021-2022 budget, which keeps the tax rate at 59.70 cents per $100 valuation and totals $91,284,583 for all funds. They approved the consent agenda, several proclamations, appointments, budget amendments, and a fiber agreement with PANGAEA. The board also set dates for the budget public hearing (June 7) and adoption (June 10).

• Approved consent agenda including April minutes and tax refunds (5-0)
• Set June 7, 2021 for budget public hearing (5-0)
• Set June 10, 2021 for budget adoption (5-0)
• Approved EMS Week proclamation May 16-22 (5-0)
• Approved National Day of Prayer proclamation May 6 (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Economic Development Association (5-0)
• Approved PANGAEA request for 14 fiber strands (5-0)
• Approved delegation of fiber approval to County Manager (5-0)

Rutherford County Airport Authority

The Rutherford County Airport Authority will discuss the recommended airport budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The meeting also includes a financial report for March 2021 and approval of minutes from the March 1, 2021 meeting.

• Review of requested 2021-2022 airport budget
• Presentation of March 2021 airport financial report
• Approval of March 1, 2021 meeting minutes

Social Services Board

The board will conduct a budget discussion and review financial reports from March 2021. The meeting also includes updates on social work, economic services, and COVID-19.

• Budget discussion for April 21, 2021
• March 2021 financial report review
• FY 2021-22 revised budget from March 30, 2021
• Personnel report as of April 4, 2021
• COVID-19 update

The Rutherford County Social Services Board met on April 21, 2021, and approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes unanimously (4-0, with one member absent). The board received the personnel report, which noted three new hires, three resignations, and two promotions, and discussed budget and service reports. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:49 PM (4-0, 1 absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and then unanimously approved a $504,049.95 contract with Site Development Corporation for road construction at Gateway West Commerce Park, which will serve six commercial sites. The board also approved budget amendments to fund the project, using proceeds from a prior lot sale, economic development funds, and a debt service appropriation.

• Approved $504,049.95 road construction contract with Site Development Corporation (5-0)
• Approved capital project budget amendments to fund the road (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a budget meeting with the Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees. This item is listed under new business for the April 19, 2021, meeting.

• Budget meeting with Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting with the Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees to discuss the college's budget priorities, including a Library/Learning Center renovation (cost escalated to over $2 million), a connector road, and a potential health/sciences facility. No formal decisions or votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational only.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a budget meeting alongside the Rutherford County Board of Education. This item is listed under new business for the April 19, 2021, meeting.

• Budget meeting with Rutherford County Board of Education (ID 21-2794A)

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting with the Board of Education to hear the 2021-2022 budget request. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only. The school system requested a $308,318 increase in local current expense funding and outlined $6.5 million in capital outlay needs, with discussions on ESSER funds and potential tax impacts.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:35 PM (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider April 2021 budget amendments and an interlocal agreement with the Town of Forest City for a new soccer complex. The agenda also includes several appointments to county councils and various proclamations.

• April 2021 budget amendments
• Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Forest City for a new soccer complex
• Financial RFP for vehicles and associated equipment
• JCPC funding allocation for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
• Medicaid Managed Care Contract with Transit Department and EMS

Social Services Board

The board will review the March 2021 budget and February 2021 financial and service reports. Discussions include COVID-19 updates and legislative developments from the Director's Report. The meeting also covers expected workload increases in Food and Nutrition Services and Medicaid.

• March 2021 budget discussion
• February 2021 financial report
• February 2021 service report
• Food and Nutrition Services and Medicaid workload updates
• Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) update

The Rutherford County Social Services Board met on March 17, 2021, and unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the previous meeting's minutes. The board received reports on personnel, budget, services, and COVID-19 procedures, with no formal action taken on these items. The meeting was adjourned at 4:47 PM.

• Approved the meeting agenda by a 5-0 vote.
• Approved the meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote.
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:47 PM by a 5-0 vote.

Rutherford County Airport Authority

The Rutherford County Airport Authority is reviewing financial reports from July 2020 through January 2021 and project updates. The board will also consider a request for a hangar owner to sublease hangars 2B and 2D, along with a commercial operations agreement for Rags to Riches Aviation.

• Request for hangar owner to sublease hangars 2B and 2D
• Commercial Operations Agreement for 2B & 2D with Rags to Riches Aviation
• July 2020–January 2021 financial report

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments and proposals for grant administration services. They will also review appointments to several local commissions and a request to abandon SR 1632. The agenda includes discussions on medical director contracts and transit system safety plans.

• Non-renewal of permit for future Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWLF)
• Proposals for Grant Administration Services from WithersRavenel and McGill and Associates
• March 2021 budget amendments
• Medical Director contract for Kramer
• Request to abandon SR 1632, Falling Water Lane

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with McGill and Associates for grant administration services related to a $900,000 Community Development Block Grant. The board also accepted the county's clean audit report, appointed several individuals to boards, and approved various operational items including a new EMS medical director and a non-renewal of a future landfill permit.

• Approved grant administration contract with McGill and Associates (4-0)
• Accepted clean audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 (4-0)
• Appointed Mia Chapman to Tourism Development Authority (4-0)
• Reappointed Steve Garrison to Isothermal Planning and Development Commission (4-0)
• Appointed members to Board of Equalization and Review (4-0)
• Approved contract with Dr. Matthew Kramer as EMS Medical Director (4-0)
• Approved non-renewal of permit for future Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting abandonment of Falling Water Lane (4-0)

Social Services Board

The board will review January 2021 financial and service reports. The agenda includes budget discussions, personnel updates, and program reports for social work and economic services.

• Budget discussion for February 2021
• January 2021 financial report
• January 2021 report of services
• Legal Aid of NC Medicaid Managed Care Ombudsman Services
• Personnel report as of February 7, 2021

The Rutherford County Social Services Board met on February 17, 2021, and approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes unanimously (4-0, with one member absent). No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational reports on personnel, budget, services, and COVID-19, with no public comments and no closed session.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the conveyance of the Gateway West Commerce Park tract. The agenda also includes budget amendments, tax lien reports, and an appointment to the Isothermal Planning and Development Commission.

• Public hearing for the sale of Gateway West Commerce Park property
• Appointment to the Isothermal Planning and Development Commission Board of Directors
• Review of February 2021 budget amendments
• Report on 2020 real property tax liens and request to advertise liens
• Request to sell surplus vehicles and equipment

The Board approved the conveyance of a 1.5-acre tract at Gateway West Commerce Park to Premier Federal Credit Union for $390,000, with a resolution authorizing the County Manager to finalize terms. The Board also approved several routine items, including budget amendments, surplus vehicle sale, fire department compilations, tax lien advertising, a property tax exemption, a boundary survey, and a change order for the Queens Gap project. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved conveyance of Gateway West tract to Premier Federal Credit Union for $390,000 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and tax refunds (5-0)
• Approved advertising vacancy for Isothermal Planning and Development Commission (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for February 2021 (5-0)
• Declared 2006 Freightliner M2 Rollback Truck as surplus for auction (5-0)
• Accepted volunteer fire department compilations (5-0)
• Approved advertising real property tax liens (5-0)
• Approved property tax exemption for Hicks Grove Baptist Church (5-0)

Social Services Board

The Rutherford County Social Services Board will discuss the January 2021 budget and review December 2020 financial and service reports. The meeting includes updates on behavioral health placement, energy programs, and food and nutrition services allotments.

• January 2021 budget discussion
• December 2020 financial report review
• Behavioral health placement update
• 115% Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) allotment update
• Energy program update

Rutherford County Airport Authority

The Rutherford County Airport Authority will hold elections for its Chairman and Vice Chairman. The meeting also includes a review of the July through November 2020 financial report and a request to surplus a 1990 fuel truck.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• July-November 2020 Financial Report
• Surplus request for a 1990 fuel truck
• Resolution for 2021 meeting dates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider January 2021 budget amendments and a request to abandon Joe Hamlin Road. The meeting includes reports on the COVID-19 response and discussions regarding EMS equipment warranty services. Several appointments to local boards and departments are also scheduled for consideration.

• January 2021 budget amendments
• Request to abandon SR 1519, Joe Hamlin Road
• Warranty services with Stryker for EMS equipment
• Appointments to Blue Ridge Community Action and Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees
• Transit Department’s Title VI Plan