Avery County, NC

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF AVERY The Avery County Board of Commissioners held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Avery Community Center, 661 Vale Rd., Newland, NC. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and take any action necessary regarding the following: • Budget Amendment – Purchase of Road Tractor for Solid Waste • Green Valley Park Architect (Kimley-Horn) Contract • Emergency Watershed Protection Program (Approval of the Participation of the County in the program) • Procurement Policy for Avery County Transportation Members Present: Tim Phillips, Chair; Junior Benfield; Robert Burleson Members Absent: Dennis Aldridge, Vice-Chair; Wood Hall Young, Jr. Call to Order Chair Phillips called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and led the prayer. Budget Amendment The Department of Solid Waste is requesting funding to purchase a used Road Tractor. Motion by Junior Benfield and seconded by Robert Burleson to adopt the Budget Amendment in the amount of $100,000.00 with a debit of $100,000.00 to Capital Outlay-Equipment (105800.7440) and a credit of $100,000.000 to Fund Balance- Appropriated (103990.0000). Motion unanimous by those in attendance (3-0). Green Valley Park Architect (Kimley-Horn) Contract The County Attorney, Michelle Poore, wanted to make the commissioners aware of a couple of items in the contract. 1. The limit of liability Kimley-Horn will be responsible for is the amount paid by the …

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF AVERY The Avery County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Avery Community Center, 661 Vale Rd., Newland, NC. Members Present: Tim Phillips, Chair; Dennis Aldridge, Vice-Chair; Wood Hall Young, Jr., Robert Burleson, Junior Benfield Call to Order Chair Phillips called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Dennis Aldridge led the prayer. Wood Hall Young, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment Chair Phillips read the following: The time limit for any comment to the Board is three minutes. Board members are not expected to comment or take any action on matters during public comment. Any individual speaking during public comment shall address the entire Board. Any person who willfully interrupts, disturbs, or disrupts the session will be asked to leave the meeting. If you would like to speak to an agenda item or speak during public comment, you must sign up on the sheets at the door. The time limit to speak to an agenda item is also, three minutes. Please silence all cell phones or electronic devices. No one signed up for public comments or public comments on agenda items. Board Appointments Review Officer—Planning and Inspections Motion by Wood Hall Young, Jr. and second by Junior Benfield to appoint Katie Ingram as Review Officer for Avery County Planning and Inspections. Motion unanimously approved (5-0). Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee Recommendations Sarah Price pre …

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF AVERY The Avery County Board of Commissioners held a Board Workshop on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Avery Community Center, 661 Vale Rd., Newland, NC. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss and take any action necessary regarding the following items: 1. Contracts and Budget Requests Radio contract with Landair Emergency Watershed Protection - Request for Qualifications Court Bailiff Position 2. Grant Related Items NCDEQ grant HMPG program (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program) 2. Infrastructure & Capital Projects Radio communication towers Administration Building and Senior Center (Update) 3. Parks & Recreation Items Green Valley Park project (Update) Hodge-Turbyfill Little League Fields Project Schultz Park Project (Update) Swimming Pool Fee Schedule 4. Public Services & Facilities Animal Services (Update) Avery County Schools Budget Amendment 5. Other Items Discussion regarding expending funds for architectural services Property Tax Resolution and Related Discussion EDC/TDA Discussion Domestic Violence Home Members Present: Tim Phillips, Chair; Dennis Aldridge, Vice-Chair; Robert Burleson, Junior Benfield; Wood Hall Young, Jr. Call To Order Chair Phillips called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Dennis Aldridge led the prayer. Wood Hall Young, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance. Contracts and Budget Requests Radio Contract with Landair County Attorney Michaelle Poore has reviewed the contract and approved it …