Stanly County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the FY24 Capital Only budget. The meeting includes a contract award for a Public Safety Data System and a presentation from the Economic Development Department.

• Public Hearing for FY24 Capital Only
• Public Safety Data System contract/bid award
• Budget Amendment #2023-54 for RAFI Farmers Market Funds
• Budget Amendment for Stony Run Pump Station Pump Replacement
• City of Albemarle Easement

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Board approved its 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, which outlines local public health and social service priorities. The board also elected its 2023 leadership and approved the 2023 meeting schedule and October budget performance report.

• Elected Jann Lowder as Chairperson for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Elected Ric Cain as Vice-Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 regular meeting schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2025 Strategic Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Health Department Budget Performance report through October 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the Stanly County 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and a business development grant for a powder and e-coating provider. Additionally, the Board allocated opioid settlement funds for community paramedic and peer support services.

• Approved the new Stanly County Land-Use Plan (7-0)
• Approved 60% business development grant for five years for Norwood powder and e-coating provider based on $3.5M investment and 20 new jobs (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for NC Commerce Building Reuse Grant for 'Project Powder' (7-0)
• Allocated $137,629 in opioid settlement funds for one full-time community paramedic and one full-time peer support specialist (7-0)
• Allocated $59,405 in opioid settlement funds for Uwharrie Harm Reduction Initiative peer support services (7-0)
• Accepted the Fiscal Year 21-22 Audit report (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Sheriff's bond and revised opioid settlement resolutions for Will's Place and Legacy House (7-0)
• Withdrew Stanly County Water and Sewer Authority Member Appointments

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Consolidated Health and Human Services Board approved the Health Department's Budget Performance Report through September 2022. The board also accepted the meeting agenda and consent agenda. Members received updates on respiratory illness trends and DSS staffing needs related to potential Medicaid expansion.

• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved Health Department Budget Performance Report through September 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 10-06-22 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The board unanimously approved a tobacco-free campus policy for the Health & Human Services Agency, effective December 1, 2022, to comply with NC Medicaid requirements. They also approved a new face mask policy for Health Department personnel interacting with patients, and reappointed two board members while appointing a new member to fill a vacancy.

• Approved tobacco-free campus policy for HHS agency (unanimous)
• Approved face mask policy for Health Department staff interacting with patients (unanimous)
• Approved Health Department expense/revenue report through August 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Diane Robinson and Nancy Smoak for four-year terms (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Shawanna Long to fill vacant Consumer of Human Services seat (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including September 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution for opioid settlement funding appropriations. The meeting includes public hearings on a zoning request for Fork Rd and a text amendment regarding camping in the GB district. A closed session is scheduled to discuss economic development.

• ZA22-14 zoning request for Josh Byrd at NC731, Fork Rd, Norwood
• ZA22-15 text amendment regarding camping in GB district
• Opioid Settlement Funding Appropriation Resolution
• Supplemental Law Enforcement Agreements for New London, Red Cross, and Richfield
• Acceptance of Cannon Foundation Grant Award for EMS medical equipment

The Board approved a rezoning request from Josh Byrd to change a 0.95-acre parcel at 48218 NC 731 Highway in Norwood from Residential Agricultural to General Business for a landscaping storage facility. They also approved a text amendment to allow campgrounds on GB-zoned lots of 12 acres or more, enabling Big Lick Festival Park to expand camping. Additionally, the Board allocated $45,000 in opioid settlement funds to Will's Place for recovery support services and approved a resolution to illuminate county buildings with green lights for Veterans Operation Green Light Initiative.

• Approved rezoning of 0.95 acres at 48218 NC 731 Highway, Norwood from RA to GB for a landscaping storage facility (unanimous).
• Approved text amendment to allow campgrounds on GB-zoned lots of 12+ acres (unanimous).
• Approved $45,000 opioid settlement funding appropriation for recovery support services via Will's Place (unanimous).
• Approved resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans, illuminating county buildings Nov 7-13, 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, budget amendments, and sheriff/EMS agreements (unanimous).

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the System Development Fee Ordinance and transportation grants. The meeting includes discussions on the Public Safety Complex project ordinance and budget amendments for a trades facility.

• Public hearing and adoption of the Stanly County System Development Fee Ordinance
• Public Safety Complex project ordinance and budget amendment
• ZA22-13 rezoning request for Forrest Davis, Sr on Barnhardt Road
• Trades Facility Architect & Construction Administration budget amendment
• NCDOT FY24 5310 Capital Purchase of Service Grant public hearing

The Board voted unanimously to proceed with full design of a livestock arena and obtain a guaranteed maximum price, after hearing a presentation on the project's history and costs. It also adopted a System Development Fee Ordinance for water and sewer connections (6-1), approved a $500,000 capital project ordinance for a public safety complex (6-1), and passed several transportation grant applications and appointments. A motion to add work sessions to the public agenda failed (2-5).

• Approved full design of livestock arena and authorized staff to obtain guaranteed maximum price (unanimous)
• Adopted System Development Fee Ordinance for water and sewer connections (6-1, Jordan dissenting)
• Approved $500,000 capital project ordinance and budget amendments for public safety complex (6-1, Barbee dissenting)
• Approved FY24 5311 Community Transportation Program grant application ($259,561) (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 5310 Capital Purchase of Service grant application ($60,000) (unanimous)
• Rezoned 40557 Barnhardt Road from RA to R20 for lot division (unanimous)
• Extended interim loan to Stanly Water & Sewer Authority until June 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to add work sessions to public agenda with start times (2-5)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a sewer use ordinance and a road name. The meeting includes decisions on opioid settlement funding, tax foreclosure contracts, and several utility water main extension projects.

• Public Hearing and Adoption of Stanly County Industrial Pretreatment Sewer Use Ordinance
• Opioid Settlement Funding Appropriation Resolution
• Badin Inn Water Main Extension Project award
• Stony Gap Road and Meadow Creek Church Road Water Main Extension Capital Project Ordinances
• Design-Build Construction Delivery Method for New Emergency Management Training Center

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners approved several routine items, including a new industrial pretreatment sewer use ordinance, a road name, board appointments, and various contracts. The most significant action was the defeat of a resolution supporting a proposed roundabout at the NC 73 and Millingport Road intersection, which failed by a 1-6 vote. The board also approved a $60,000 opioid settlement allocation for transitional housing and adopted design-build criteria for a new emergency management training center.

• Approved Industrial Pretreatment Sewer Use Ordinance and fee schedule (7-0)
• Approved naming private drive Hope Town Road (7-0)
• Reappointed Frank Lee and Michael Efird to Board of Adjustment, appointed Judy Nelms as alternate (7-0)
• Accepted Tax Collector's annual settlement for FY 2021-22 (7-0)
• Approved First Street Legal for tax foreclosure work at $300/hour (7-0)
• Approved $60,000 opioid settlement allocation for Gateway of Hope/Legacy House (7-0)
• Adopted design-build criteria for Emergency Management Training Center (7-0)
• Defeated resolution supporting NCDOT roundabout at NC 73 & Millingport Road (1-6)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The board denied a motion to exclude the DSS department from the Health & Human Services facemask policy, with 11 no votes and 6 yes votes. They also approved the amended agenda, budget performance reports for May and June 2022, and the consent agenda. Updates were provided on COVID-19 and monkeypox, including that Stanly County does not yet have the monkeypox vaccine.

• Denied motion to exclude DSS from facemask policy (11-6)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Exp/Rev Report thru May 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Exp/Rev Report thru June 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Energy Programs Outreach Plan, and bad debt write-off (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board denied a rezoning request for 33 parcels in Sherwood Forest off Martin Road from RA to R20, requiring lots to meet the 40,000 sq ft watershed minimum. It approved a separate rezoning for a 20,368 sq ft parcel at 28252 NC 24/27 from RA to R20. The Board also tabled the Industrial Pretreatment Sewer Use Ordinance until August 8 and approved a resolution opposing USDA's Title IX interpretation.

• Denied rezoning of 33 parcels off Martin Road, New London from RA to R20 (5-1)
• Approved rezoning at 28252 NC 24/27, Albemarle from RA to R20 (7-0)
• Tabled Industrial Pretreatment Sewer Use Ordinance & Fee Schedule until 8/8/2022 (6-0)
• Approved resolution opposing USDA Title IX interpretation (5-1)
• Appointed Brett Barbee to Centralina Workforce Development Board (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for USDA loan application for West Stanly WWTP expansion (unanimous)
• Appointed Amanda Griffey to CVB Board (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, and interlocal agreement (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners denied two rezoning requests (Old Concord Road and Millingport Road) and tabled a third (Sherwood Forest) pending sewer verification. The board also approved a five-year economic development incentive grant for an existing manufacturer, set budget workshop dates, and made several appointments.

• Approved 5-year, 30% business development grant for packaging manufacturer (7-0)
• Denied rezoning of 63.68 acres on Old Concord Road to Conditional District (0-7)
• Tabled rezoning of Sherwood Forest subdivision to R20 until July 11 (6-1)
• Denied rezoning of 9 parcels on Millingport Road to R20 (0-7)
• Approved $500,188 aging funding plan for FY 2022-23 (7-0)
• Appointed 5 EDC board members for 2-year terms (5-0, Almond recused)
• Appointed Joe Brooks and Cliff Robinson to SCC Board of Trustees (7-0)
• Denied request to name private drive 'Leopard Lane' (7-0)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The board unanimously approved the amended agenda, the budget performance report, and the consent agenda, which included $144,750 in state funds for COVID and communicable disease recovery. They also heard updates on COVID-19 transmission levels, DSS services, and Medicaid expansion legislation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amended agenda adding 546 Communicable Disease Pandemic Recovery item (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Performance Report thru April 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including policies, handbook, and minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a 20-year, $11.4 million loan from First Bank at 3.08% interest for the SCC Trades Facility, with monthly payments. It also awarded the Riverstone Phase II water and road improvements bid to NJR Group, Inc. for $402,809, and approved the Agri-Civic Center lobby renovation budget of $188,410.61. Two items were tabled: the Gibson Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District application and the Peck rezoning request.

• Approved $11.4M SCC Trades Facility loan from First Bank at 3.08% for 20 years (7-0)
• Awarded Riverstone Phase II bid to NJR Group, Inc. for $402,809 (7-0)
• Approved Agri-Civic Center lobby renovation budget of $188,410.61 (7-0)
• Tabled Gibson Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District application until Board of Adjustment ruling (7-0)
• Tabled Peck rezoning at 28252 NC24/27 Albemarle pending surveyor info (7-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 dependent care health and dental premium rates (7-0)
• Approved ARP/CSLFRF required policies (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The board unanimously approved the 2018-2022 Strategic Plan update after amending the heading 'Unattainable' to another word. They also approved a memo on opioid settlement funds, amended to include an annual review. The county manager's recommended budgets for Health and DSS were reviewed and will go to county commissioners. The board accepted the March 2022 budget performance report.

• Approved 2018-2022 Strategic Plan update with amended wording (unanimous)
• Approved opioid settlement funds memo with annual review amendment (unanimous)
• Accepted March 2022 Budget Performance Report (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding and Funding Agreement for the NC Emergency Management Training Center, with $31 million in state funds. The county will act as fiduciary agent, own the facility, and lease it to the NC Air National Guard and NC Department of Insurance. The Board also renamed the County Manager's Conference Room in honor of Josh Morton and adopted the 2022 National Day of Prayer proclamation.

• Approved MOU and Funding Agreement for NC Emergency Management Training Center (7-0)
• Renamed County Manager's Conference Room to Josh Morton Conference Room (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 National Day of Prayer proclamation (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget amendments, and fireworks display (unanimous)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Stanly County Consolidated Health and Human Services Board unanimously approved the FY22-23 Social Services budget proposal of $111,576,077 and the Health Department budget of $5,348,549 with its fee schedule. The board also accepted the February 2022 Expense/Revenue report and heard updates on the dental clinic, opioid settlement funds, and community paramedic program. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

• Approved FY22-23 DSS budget proposal of $111,576,077 (unanimous)
• Approved FY22-23 Health Department budget of $5,348,549 and fee schedule (unanimous)
• Accepted February 2022 Expense/Revenue report (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners approved a $11.4 million construction contract for the SCC Trades Facility with Walter B. Davis Construction, the lowest responsive bidder, and passed a reimbursement resolution to allow work to begin before financing is secured. The board also approved a $56,950 audit contract, awarded a two-year catering contract for the Senior Services Nutrition Program to Golden Corral, and approved four NCDEQ grant applications for water and sewer projects. Rezoning requests and text amendments were approved unanimously, including a rezoning for a concrete finishing company and clarifications to short-term rental and conditional zoning ordinances.

• Approved $11.4M SCC Trades Facility contract to Walter B. Davis Construction (7-0, Almond recused)
• Approved $56,950 audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Company (7-0)
• Awarded two-year catering contract to Golden Corral at $4.85/meal for Senior Services Nutrition Program (7-0)
• Approved four NCDEQ A1A grant applications for water/sewer projects (7-0)
• Approved rezoning ZA22-06 for Nathan Soltis at 24344 NC 24/27 from RA to GB (7-0)
• Adopted text amendment ZA22-09 clarifying short-term rental neighbor notification (7-0)
• Adopted text amendment ZA22-08 making community meetings optional for conditional zoning (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget amendments, and SCIF grant funds (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2022 Stanly County Water and Sewer Capital Plans, which outline major projects including a water main interconnect from Locust to Millingport and Highway 73, and a wastewater treatment plant expansion. The board also approved a resolution supporting the Hardaway Museum in Badin, proclaimed April 4-10 as Public Health Week, and approved the consent agenda.

• Adopted 2022 Water and Sewer Capital Plans (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Hardaway Museum (7-0)
• Adopted 2022 Public Health Week proclamation (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on economic development, followed by public comment and several scheduled items. Key actions include a public hearing on financing for the Liberty Hill Pump Station replacement, a COVID-19 update, and a discussion on public COVID-19 inquiries. The consent agenda includes budget amendments and a revised interlocal agreement.

• Public hearing on Liberty Hill Pump Station Replacement financing
• Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program application
• NC 911 Board Grant Support Assistance
• Stanly County Uniform Guidance Cost Principles Policy
• Consent agenda: vehicle tax refunds, monthly financial report, airport budget amendments, sheriff's budget amendment #2022-65, utilities project ordinance, senior services budget amendment #2022-68, revised interlocal agreement with Misenheimer

The Board approved a $34,905 appropriation to hire Mission Critical Partners for the 2022 NC 911 Board grant application, and adopted the Uniform Guidance Cost Principles Policy for ARP funds. It also approved an agricultural district application, appointed Stan Leggett to the Human Services Board, and authorized Uwharrie Bank financing for the Liberty Hill Pump Station project. A discussion on COVID-19 inquiries was withdrawn with no action.

• Approved Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District application for Sunny Oaks Farm (unanimous)
• Approved $34,905 for NC 911 grant assistance with Mission Critical Partners (7-0)
• Appointed Stan Leggett to Consolidated Human Services Board (7-0)
• Adopted Uniform Guidance Cost Principles Policy for ARP funds (unanimous)
• Authorized Uwharrie Bank financing for Liberty Hill Pump Station (6-0, Lawhon recused)
• Adopted resolution approving installment financing contract (6-0, Lawhon recused)
• Approved consent agenda items A-H (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners approved financing for the Liberty Hill Pump Station replacement/upgrade, selecting Uwharrie Bank's bid for a 15-year term at 1.00% interest. The board also approved an economic development incentive grant for a Richfield company investing at least $2.15M and creating ~20 jobs, and rezoned two properties for residential development. Commissioner Lawhon recused from the pump station vote due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved Uwharrie Bank financing for Liberty Hill Pump Station, $1,412,050 total, 15-year term at 1.00% (6-0, Lawhon recused)
• Approved resolution authorizing LGC application for pump station financing (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year, 60% economic development incentive grant for Richfield company investing $2.15M, creating ~20 jobs (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 12.58 acres on Nelson Mountain Road from RA to R-20 (5-2, Barbee and Lawhon opposed)
• Approved rezoning of 16.9 acres on Coyle Road to RA-Coyle Road Conditional District (unanimous)
• Approved text amendments removing criminal penalties from zoning and subdivision ordinances (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance ordering demolition of structure at 20713 US 52 Hwy S., Albemarle (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 matching grant to Town of Norwood for court repaving (unanimous)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Stanly County Consolidated Health and Human Services Board approved its agenda as amended, adding Budget Amendment #2022-62 for the ARPA COVID-19 School Health Team. The board heard a preliminary report on the 2021 Community Health Assessment, which identified substance misuse, healthy living, and mental health as priorities. It also received updates on COVID-19 data and DSS services. The board recommended Stan Leggett to fill the vacant Consumer of Human Services position and approved the consent agenda, including Budget Amendment #2022-50 and the December 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda as amended, adding Budget Amendment #2022-62 (unanimous)
• Recommended Stan Leggett for vacant Consumer of Human Services position (unanimous)
• Approved Health Department Exp/Rev Report through Dec. 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Budget Amendment #2022-50 and Dec. 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board unanimously approved recreational grant requests from Albemarle ($6,500), New London ($10,000), and Richfield ($10,000) for park improvements. The consent agenda, including budget amendments and other routine items, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $6,500 grant to Albemarle for pickleball court amenities (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 grant to New London for picnic shelters (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Richfield for T-Ball field bleachers and restroom renovations (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, budget amendments, and other items (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners approved two recreational grants: $2,000 to the Town of Badin for a concrete floor in a shelter and $10,000 to the Town of Oakboro for paving a gravel lot. The board also made appointments to the Board of Equalization and Review and the Stanly Water & Sewer Authority, approved the FY 2022-23 budget calendar, and scheduled a strategic planning retreat. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Commissioner Asciutto excused.

• Approved $2,000 grant to Town of Badin for shelter concrete floor (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Town of Oakboro for parking lot paving (6-0)
• Appointed Amanda Cody as Chairman of Board of Equalization and Review (6-0)
• Reappointed James Starnes and H.D. Efird Jr., appointed Garrett Allen to Board of Equalization and Review (6-0)
• Reappointed William Rigsbee Jr. and Billy Franklin Lee to Stanly Water & Sewer Authority (6-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 budget calendar (6-0)
• Scheduled strategic planning retreat for February 18, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, and budget amendments (6-0)