Yadkin County public meetings in 2021

Soil and Water

The Board will discuss the NC Ag Cost Share Program, including contract cancellations, extensions, and new contracts. Members will also receive updates on watershed dams and an NRCS planning grant.

• NC Ag Cost Share Program: Contract Supplement 99-2022-003 and New Contract 99-2022-002
• Easement Release for Structure #14 (Arlene Frazier)
• Evaluated Service Life End for 14 specific watershed dams
• NRCS Planning Grant update
• Review of November 18, 2021 Board Meeting minutes

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board approved several administrative items, including contract cancellations, extensions, a supplement, and a new contract. They also heard from residents about a potential mining operation near Lake Hampton but took no action. The board received updates on dam projects and NRCS notifications but made no decisions on those matters.

• Approved minutes of Nov 18, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as written (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of contracts 99-2020-003 and 99-2021-001 (5-0)
• Approved six-month extensions for contracts 99-2021-003, 99-2021-005, 99-2021-006, 99-2021-008 (5-0)
• Approved supplement contract 99-2022-003 for $2,178.00 (5-0)
• Approved new contract 99-2022-002 for $13,903.00 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 pm (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for PIN# 5847001256522 from RA to MI-1. The board will also vote on several consent agenda items, including budget amendments, tax adjustments, and contracts for printer services, calibration services, and a contract amendment. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, economic development, real property, and legal matters.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning PIN# 5847001256522 from RA to MI-1
• Budget amendments for Administration/Travel/Training, Human Services/Low Income Water Assistance, and ROAP Funding
• Approve Sharp Business Systems contracts for printer services (county and Sheriff's Office)
• Approve TSI Incorporated contract for calibration services
• Approve Karen Wheeler contract amendment and budget amendment

The Board denied a request to rezone 18.1 acres of PIN# 584700125622 from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Manufacturing Industrial One (MI-1) for a Twin Carports manufacturing plant, with a 0-4 vote (Commissioner Zachary recused). The Board approved a budget amendment appropriating $234,985 for six new EMS positions and other funds, and authorized the County Manager to negotiate a contract with Schnabel Engineering for watershed dam Emergency Action Plans. In closed session, the Board authorized hiring an EMS Crew Chief, changed EMS Captains to non-exempt status, and created a temporary COVID Paramedic position.

• Rezoning PIN# 584700125622 from RA to MI-1 denied (0-4, Zachary recused)
• Approved budget amendment appropriating $234,985 for EMS positions and other funds (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to negotiate contract with Schnabel Engineering for watershed dam Emergency Action Plans (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Sharp Business Systems contracts, ASU affiliation agreement, and Karen Wheeler contract amendment (5-0)
• Authorized hiring EMS Crew Chief at 32.99% above minimum pay (5-0)
• Changed EMS Captains status from exempt to non-exempt (5-0)
• Authorized temporary COVID Paramedic position through June 30, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and then consider a special use permit request for a sawmill at 4901 Saint Paul Church Road. The board will also approve minutes from the July 12, 2021 meeting, which will be made available at the next regular meeting.

• Public hearing: Harlan Dale Hall – Special Use – Sawmill @ 4901 Saint Paul Church Road
• Regular meeting consideration of the same sawmill special use request
• Approval of minutes from July 12, 2021 meeting

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and consider two rezoning requests: one from BBN Properties and one from Michael Halsey. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• BBN Properties rezoning request
• Michael Halsey rezoning request
• Approval of November 8, 2021 minutes
• Public comments period

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will organize for the coming year by electing a chair and vice chair, setting the 2022 meeting schedule, and approving committee assignments. They will also consider a rezoning request, approve several contracts and budget amendments, and hold a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Set public hearing for rezoning PIN# 5847001256522 from RA to MI-1
• Approve Welch Allyn contract for blood pressure machine services
• Approve budget amendment for NC Governor's Crime Commission JAG Byrne Award funding for Sheriff's Office
• Approve Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Memorandum of Agreement
• Approve MedServe Fellowship Member Services Agreement

The board unanimously re-elected Kevin Austin as chairman and David Moxley as vice chairman, and adopted the 2022 meeting schedule. It approved a consent agenda including several contracts and budget amendments, set a public hearing for a rezoning request, and took multiple personnel and emergency services actions after closed session.

• Re-elected Kevin Austin as Chairman (5-0)
• Re-elected David Moxley as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 meeting schedule resolution (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Welch Allyn contract, PCCM agreement, MedServe amendment, and EMPG agreement (5-0)
• Set public hearing for rezoning PIN# 584700125622 on Dec. 20, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved JAG Byrne grant budget amendment for tasers (5-0)
• Authorized premium pay policy revision, salary offers, and emergency services schedule change (5-0)
• Authorized $5,000 from Boonville Community Fire District Fund for generator purchase (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections approved the One-Stop voting plan for the 2022 Primary, with the motion passing unanimously and the plan signed by all board members and the director. The board also voted to use the Permits Conference room upstairs for all 2022 elections, instead of the Agriculture Center/Banquet Hall, due to the facility not being available. A motion to rent a U-Haul trailer and use Gary Mastin and a helper to deliver voting machines to precincts was also passed.

• Approved the 2022 Primary One-Stop plan unanimously
• Signed the One-Stop plan by all board members and director
• Approved use of Permits Conference room for all 2022 elections
• Approved renting a U-Haul trailer for voting machine delivery
• Signed Town of Yadkinville certificates of election by the chair

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Education and the Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting. The agenda consists of reports from the County Manager and the Superintendent.

• Report from County Manager
• Report from Superintendent

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education held a joint meeting where citizens raised concerns about a 500-acre property in Hamptonville, citing fears of silica mining and environmental risks. No formal decisions were made on this matter. The boards heard reports on state budget changes benefiting school funding and discussed a potential committee to address school facility needs, with the commissioners deferring action on that proposal to a future meeting.

• No formal action was taken on the property concerns raised during public comments.
• The Board of Commissioners deferred action on the request to form a joint committee for school facility needs to their next regular meeting.

Soil and Water

The Board is meeting to review the NC Ag Cost Share Program and watershed dam updates. Discussions include contract amendments, ranking for FY 2022, and a specific contract supplement. The body will also address a donation request for Northwest Envirothon.

• Supplement for Contract # 99-2022-001 in the amount of $1,972.00
• Northwest Envirothon donation request
• NC Ag Cost Share Program FY 2022 Ranking
• Easement Release for Watershed Dam Structure #14 (Arlene Frazier)
• NRCS Planning Grant for Watershed Dam

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board approved several items at its November 18, 2021 meeting, including a $100 donation to the Northwest Envirothon, an amendment to the NC Ag Cost Share agreement (pending county attorney review), a $1,972 supplement for Contract 99-2022-001, and authority for the board chairman to sign payment requests outside meetings. The board also voted to not fund access road or cropland conversion contracts at this time and maintained the water well cap at $5,000. All votes were 5-0. The meeting entered closed session for the department head's performance review.

• Approved $100 donation to Northwest Envirothon (5-0)
• Approved NC Ag Cost Share Amendment 01-2022, pending county attorney review (5-0)
• Approved $1,972 supplement for Contract 99-2022-001 (5-0)
• Granted board chairman authority to sign payment requests outside meetings (5-0)
• Voted not to fund access road contracts at this time (5-0)
• Voted not to fund cropland conversion contracts at this time (5-0)
• Maintained water well cap at $5,000 (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on three rezoning requests, approve budget amendments and contracts, and consider a grant application for abandoned manufactured homes. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and tax adjustments, followed by a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Public hearings and votes on rezoning PIN# 485700221855 (HB to RA), PIN# 581400712537 (RA to HB), and PIN# 5815799673 (RA to RR)
• Adopt resolution to apply for an Abandoned Manufactured Home Planning Grant
• Approve Debtbook Contract for financial reporting software (cost $7,800 for one year)
• Approve budget amendments for fire districts, insurance payments, inmate commissary, and Register of Deeds
• Approve tax adjustments and refunds for October 2021

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners denied a request to rezone a 1.416-acre parcel at 1101 US 601 from Rural Agriculture to Highway Business, which would have allowed a transmission repair shop. The board also approved two other rezonings: one from Highway Business to Rural Agriculture on Yadkin Wilkes Highway, and another from Rural Agriculture to Restricted Residential on Mahaney Rock Road. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to apply for a $2,500 state grant for planning the abatement of abandoned manufactured homes.

• Denied rezoning PIN# 581400712537 from RA to HB (2-3)
• Approved rezoning PIN# 485700221855 from HB to RA (5-0)
• Approved rezoning PIN# 5815799673 from RA to RR (4-0, Commissioner Zachary recused)
• Adopted resolution to apply for NCDEQ Abandoned Manufactured Homes Planning Grant (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including fire district budget amendments and other budget adjustments (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 1, 2021 regular session (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections is meeting to canvass the recent election, which is the official certification of results. The board will also discuss an email about building use and voting machine delivery, and a future version of DS200 overvote notifications. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including reading minutes and adjourning.

• Canvass election results
• Discussion of email on building use and delivering voting machines
• Discussion of DS200 overvote notification future version

The board canvassed the 2021 Town of Yadkinville Municipal Election, with 78 total votes cast, and the motion passed. All required reports and documents were notarized and signed. The board also discussed budget concerns for part-time personnel, options for transporting voting machines, and the location of One Stop early voting, but no decisions were made on these topics.

• Canvassed 2021 Town of Yadkinville Municipal Election (passed)
• Notarized and signed all required reports and documents

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from October 11, 2021, and hearing public comments. The main item is a rezoning request from Norma Ojeda, which will be discussed. The board will also discuss board training opportunities.

• Norma Ojeda rezoning request
• Approval of October 11, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of board training

The Yadkin County Planning Board unanimously denied a rezoning request (Case 21-06) for property on Falcon Road, proposed for relocating an existing business. Board members cited inconsistency with the future land use map and the surrounding residential/agricultural character. The board also heard public comments about a potential mining operation in the Hamptonville community, but no permits or proposals had been filed. Board training videos were discussed, with staff to assign videos for review and group discussion at the next meeting.

• Approved October 11, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning Case 21-06 (Ojeda – Falcon Road) (unanimous)
• Agreed to assign board training videos for review and discussion at next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at approximately 7:52 pm (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections conducted a hand-to-eye count for the Town of Yadkinville Mayor race, and the totals matched the voting machine result tapes exactly. The board will reconvene on November 9 for the county canvass.

• Selected Town of Yadkinville Mayor for hand-to-eye count
• Hand-to-eye count totals matched machine result tapes exactly
• Scheduled county canvass for November 9 at 11:00 am

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections met to process and finalize election results. Minutes were read and signed, precinct results were entered and finalized, and supplies were stored. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Minutes read and signed
• Precinct results entered and finalized
• Supplies stored in supply room

Board of Elections

The board will review previous minutes and process absentee and one-stop ballots. The meeting will also include closing polls for one-stop voting and running results.

• Approval of absentee and one-stop ballots
• Closing of one-stop polls and processing of results
• Processing of election results for the Town of Yadkinville

The Yadkin County Board of Elections met to process election results for the Town of Yadkinville election. They closed the One Stop voting machine, signed result tapes, and handled one absentee ballot that lacked witness signatures, disapproving it. The board also notarized Election Day documents and scheduled a Hand to Eye count for November 4.

• Closed One Stop voting machine and signed result tapes (unanimous)
• Disapproved absentee ballot with no witness signatures (motion passed)
• Notarized and signed all Election Day documents (unanimous)
• Scheduled Hand to Eye count for November 4 at 9:00 am (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to consider budget amendments, contracts, and other administrative items. They will also set public hearings for three rezoning requests and discuss the FY2021 financial audit report.

• Set public hearings for rezoning PIN# 48570221855 (HB to RA), PIN# 581400712537 (RA to HB), and PIN# 5815799673 (RA to RR)
• Approve Trinity Services Group contract amendment for detention center meal services
• Approve Brady Services contract for HVAC replacement at Yadkin Medical Center
• Approve budget amendments for COVID funding and Sheriff's Office radio purchases
• Approve payment of prior year inmate medical invoices

The board received the FY2021 financial audit with an unmodified opinion and no significant findings, though the Water Fund's operating loss was flagged as a concern. They approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments for COVID funds, sheriff's radios, and contracts for jail food service, HVAC replacement, and substance abuse services. They also approved a revised premium pay policy for employees impacted by COVID, and set three public hearings for rezoning requests. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved FY2021 financial audit report (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including COVID funding and radio purchases (4-0)
• Approved revised Premium Pay Policy (4-0)
• Set public hearing for rezoning PIN# 485700221855 from HB to RA (4-0)
• Set public hearing for rezoning PIN# 581400712537 from RA to HB (4-0)
• Set public hearing for rezoning PIN# 5815799673 from RA to RR (4-0)
• Approved payment of prior year inmate medical invoices totaling $8,885.10 (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments for bulletproof vest grant match (4-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning a parcel at 1112 Lone Hickory Road from Rural Agricultural to Residential General. They will also consider several contracts and agreements, including a school nursing and liaison services contract with the Board of Education, a Low Income Household Water Assistance Program vendor agreement, and a revised Cooperative Extension fee schedule. The agenda includes consent items like budget amendments, tax adjustments, a USDA agreement, and a fireworks permit, plus a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning PIN# 580500948535 from RA to RG at 1112 Lone Hickory Road
• Approve Yadkin County Board of Education Contract for School Nursing & Liaison Services with budget amendment
• Approve Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Vendor Agreement
• Approve Revised Cooperative Extension Fee Schedule
• Approve Alpha & Omega Corn Maze Fireworks Display Permit for October 30, 2021

The Board approved a rezoning request for a 20.49-acre parcel at 1112 Lone Hickory Road from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential General (RG), following a public hearing and a unanimous vote. The Board also approved several consent agenda items, including a $12,500 EMS grant for message boards, tax adjustments, a fireworks permit, and a school nurse contract with a $115,000 budget amendment for COVID-19 liaisons. Additionally, the Board approved a budget amendment for HVAC replacement at the hospital facility and authorized the County Manager to offer employment to a Public Health Nurse II candidate at 26.63% above minimum salary.

• Approved rezoning PIN# 580500948535 from RA to RG (5-0)
• Approved EMS Homeland Security Grant budget amendment of $12,500 (5-0)
• Approved tax adjustments and refunds for September 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Soil & Water Conservation District Memorandum of Agreement (5-0)
• Approved fireworks display permit for Alpha & Omega Corn Maze LLC (5-0)
• Approved contract with Yadkin County Board of Education and $115,000 budget amendment for School Health Liaisons (5-0)
• Approved Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Vendor Agreement (5-0)
• Approved payment of prior year invoices totaling $50,153.36 (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider setting a public hearing for a rezoning request at PIN# 580500948535. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments for EMS insurance, FEMA COVID funding, and vehicle funding.

• Public hearing to set for rezoning PIN# 580500948535 from RA to RG
• Budget amendment for EMS/Insurance Payment ($63,798)
• Budget amendment for FEMA COVID funding
• Budget amendment for vehicle funding
• Ratification of YVEDDI ROAP Application and Memorandum of Agreement

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments for EMS insurance funds and ROAP funding, and ratified the YVEDDI ROAP application. They also approved budget amendments for vehicle funding and FEMA COVID funds, and approved payment of prior year invoices totaling $4,252.61. The Board set a public hearing for a rezoning request and declared a surplus property for sale.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (5/0).
• Approved the September 20, 2021 Regular and Closed Session minutes (5/0).
• Approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments for EMS insurance and ROAP funding, and ratified the YVEDDI ROAP application (5/0).
• Set a public hearing for October 18, 2021 at 7:00pm to consider rezoning PIN# 580500948535 from RA to RG (5/0).
• Approved a budget amendment appropriating $107,437 for vehicles (5/0).
• Approved a budget amendment appropriating $13,975 in FEMA COVID funds (5/0).
• Approved payment of prior year invoices totaling $4,252.61 (5/0).
• Declared parcel ID 144248 as surplus and authorized sale on GovDeals.com starting at $2,837.83 (5/0).

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with multiple budget amendments, contracts, and grant agreements, plus a separate action to appropriate COVID funds and adopt a resolution for review officers. The meeting also includes public comments, approval of prior minutes, and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approve budget amendments for Human Services/Medical Clinic and Smart Start/Health Education
• Approve NC Alliance of Public Health Agencies contract amendment, increasing contract to $22,000 and extending to June 30, 2022
• Approve LexisNexis contract for background check services
• Approve Telelanguage contract for interpretation services
• Approve budget amendment appropriating COVID funds

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment appropriating remaining COVID relief funds for FY2022, adopted a resolution designating new Review Officers, and approved multiple contracts and agreements including LexisNexis, Telelanguage, and grant agreements. The board also authorized salary increases for several positions, reclassified a position, approved a change order for the Sheriff's Administration Building, and declared surplus parcels for sale.

• Approved budget amendment appropriating COVID funds (5-0)
• Adopted resolution designating Brittany Anderson and Lori Eller as Review Officers (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, tax adjustments, and contracts (5-0)
• Authorized proceeding with ROAP grant application and MOA (5-0)
• Approved salary increases for four positions (5-0)
• Reclassified Supervisor Land Records to Assistant Tax Administrator (5-0)
• Approved Change Order Number 14 for Sheriff's Administration Building (5-0)
• Declared 13 parcels surplus for sale on GovDeals.com (5-0)

Soil and Water

The Board will review minutes from July 22, 2021, and discuss a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) involving the USDA/NRCS, NCDA & CS/SWD, YSWCD, and Yadkin County. The meeting includes updates on the NC Ag Cost Share Program and watershed dam planning.

• MOA between USDA/NRCS, NCDA & CS/SWD, YSWCD, and Yadkin County
• NC Ag Cost Share Program
• NRCS Planning Grant for Watershed Dam
• Easement Release for Structure #14 (Arlene Frazier)
• Area 2 Fall Meeting in Alexander County

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board approved the Memorandum of Agreement with USDA/NRCS, NCDA & CS/SWD, YSWCD, and Yadkin County, with no substantial changes from the previous document. The board also approved the minutes and agenda from the July 22, 2021 meeting. The meeting was largely informational, with updates on the Area 2 Fall Meeting, NC Ag Cost Share Program, NRCS, Division, and Watershed Dam projects.

• Approved minutes of July 22, 2021 meeting and agenda (4-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with USDA/NRCS, NCDA & CS/SWD, YSWCD, and Yadkin County (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 pm (4-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, budget amendments, and several service contracts. They will also discuss personnel, property acquisition, and legal matters in a closed session. The agenda is largely procedural with no major public hearings or rezonings.

• Approve Lexipol contract for policy system support services
• Approve Smart Start contract for child care health consultant services
• Approve YVEDDI and New Horizons contracts for Home Community Care Block Grant services
• Approve budget amendment for JCPC WAAY to Success Program ($174,414)
• Approve payment of prior year invoices to Department of Public Safety and Dorsett Technologies

The Board approved the Yadkin County Public Schools' request to purchase property on Lee Avenue from Gray Garrison and appropriated $76,000 from Fund Balance for the purchase, in a 3/1 vote. The Board also authorized the County Manager to offer a salary 23.119% above the minimum to an EMS Lieutenant candidate and to pay bonuses for the NCACC Innovation Award to four employees. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and several budget amendments, were approved unanimously.

• Approved the Yadkin County Public Schools' property purchase on Lee Avenue and appropriated $76,000 from Fund Balance (3/1 vote).
• Authorized the County Manager to offer a salary 23.119% above the minimum to the EMS Lieutenant candidate (4/0).
• Authorized bonuses for the NCACC Innovation Award: Kayla Johnson $700, Chris Bolden $150, Jessica Wall $100, Connie Caudle $50 (4/0).
• Approved the consent agenda, including contracts with Lexipol, Smart Start, YVEDDI, New Horizons, and the Town of Yadkinville interlocal agreement (4/0).
• Approved a budget amendment moving $11,615 from Fund Balance for Cooperative Extension grants and 4-H program funds (4/0).
• Rescinded the July 6 WIC budget amendment and approved a corrected version (4/0).
• Approved payment of prior-year invoices from the Department of Public Safety ($9,176.06) and Dorsett Technologies ($341.60) (4/0).
• Authorized the Human Services Agency to contract with the Division of Public Health to host a regional Hepatitis C Bridge Counselor Program (4/0).

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will review the previous meeting minutes and conduct a personnel evaluation for the Director. The agenda also includes discussions regarding changes in law related to felon registration and filing for Sheriff.

• Review of felon registration law changes
• Review of law changes for filing for Sheriff
• Director's personnel evaluation

The Yadkin County Board of Elections met on August 31, 2021, and handled only procedural matters. They read and signed minutes, discussed new laws on sheriff filings and felon voter registration, received an update on moving Seims applications to the Azure Cloud, and went into closed session for the director's personnel evaluation. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

• Minutes read and signed
• Discussed new laws on filing for Sheriff and felons registering to vote
• Received update on NCSBE moving Seims applications to Azure Cloud
• Entered closed session for Director's personnel evaluation

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education held a joint meeting on August 30, 2021. The agenda included reports from the County Manager and Superintendent, followed by a discussion on facility needs. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Report from County Manager
• Report from Superintendent
• Discussion on Facility Needs

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education held a joint meeting to discuss school facility needs, including roofing, LED signs, canopies, cafeteria upgrades, gyms, tennis courts, tracks, and bleachers. Superintendent Dr. Martin requested County funding for lighting at the Starmount High School baseball field, but no formal action was taken. The meeting was informational, with no votes on funding or policy.

• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Vice Chairman Moxley, seconded by Commissioner Hemric, vote 4/0).
• No funding decisions were made regarding school capital needs.
• No action was taken on the request for Starmount High School baseball field lighting.
• The Board of Education recessed their meeting during the joint session.

Soil and Water

The Board will review a Memorandum of Agreement between the USDA/NRCS, NCDA & CS/SWD, YSWCD, and Yadkin County. Members will also discuss the NC Ag Cost Share Program and updates regarding watershed dams.

• MOA between USDA/NRCS, NCDA & CS/SWD, YSWCD, and Yadkin County
• NC Ag Cost Share Program
• NRCS Planning Grant for Watershed Dam
• Easement Release for Structure #14 (Arlene Frazier)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections unanimously approved the One Stop Plan for the 2021 Town of Yadkinville election, keeping early voting hours at office hours. The board also appointed precinct chief judges and judges for the 2021-2023 term. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were discussed, including cell phone reimbursement and a campaign ad concern.

• Approved One Stop Plan for 2021 Yadkinville election (unanimous)
• Appointed precinct chief judges and judges for 2021-2023 term

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider rezoning two parcels from MI-1 to RA and reviewing a revised Solar Energy Facility section for the Zoning Ordinance. The meeting also includes several contract approvals and budget amendments related to the Sheriff's Office and county services.

• Public hearing for rezoning PIN# 486601188099 and 486601270909 from MI-1 to RA
• Approval of revised Solar Energy Facility Section in the Zoning Ordinance
• Budget amendment for Sheriff’s Office improvements
• Contract amendments for Todd Brothers and Thomas Carpet
• Approval of Schneider Electric contract for JACE Replacement Services

The Board of Commissioners adopted a revised Solar Energy Facilities section of the Yadkin County Zoning Ordinance, with amended setback requirements. The board also approved a rezoning of two parcels from Manufacturing Industrial-1 (MI-1) to Rural Agricultural (RA), and approved a consent agenda containing multiple contracts and agreements.

• Adopted revised Solar Energy Facilities zoning ordinance with amended setbacks (5-0)
• Rezoned PIN# 486601188099 and 486601270909 from MI-1 to RA (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts for pest control, IT support, and medical examiner services (5-0)
• Approved $276,578 Home and Community Care Block Grant funding plan (5-0)
• Approved East Bend God & Country Fireworks Display Permit (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment and contract amendments for Sheriff's Office sewer and flooring work (5-0)
• Approved Schneider Electric contract to replace JACE HVAC control board (5-0)
• Reclassified IT Director and GIS Administrator positions, created IT Cybersecurity position (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving a consent agenda with multiple contracts and budget amendments, setting a public hearing for a rezoning request, and carrying forward FY2021 funds. The board will also hear a 4-H report and discuss board vacancies.

• Consent agenda includes contracts for elections software, tax software, and Duke Energy light installation at Catherine Ln Solid Waste Site
• Public hearing to consider rezoning PIN# 486601188099 and 486601270909 from MI-1 to RA
• Budget amendment to carry forward FY2021 funds
• Approve fireworks display permit for RV Park in Jonesville
• Closed session to discuss personnel, business location, and real property acquisition

The Board approved a $25,226 budget amendment to carry forward unspent donated and insurance funds from FY2021 into FY2022 for the Sheriff's Office, Parks & Recreation, Animal Shelter, and Solid Waste. They also set a public hearing for August 16, 2021 to consider rezoning two parcels on Mama Moo Lane from MI-1 to RA. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $25,226 budget amendment carrying forward FY2021 funds (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Aug 16, 2021 on rezoning PIN# 486601188099 and 486601270909 from MI-1 to RA (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts for Sheriff's Office radios, appliance repair, election software, and more (5-0)
• Approved $100 per pay period stipend for Shane Walker as ORC (5-0)
• Appointed Cathy Johnson to Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board (5-0)
• Approved fireworks display permit for Hometown RV Park on Aug 14, 2021 (5-0)

Soil and Water

The board will meet to review minutes from May 20, 2021, and discuss conservation programs. The agenda includes updates on the NC Ag Cost Share Program and watershed dam planning.

• NC Ag Cost Share Program discussion
• NRCS July report from Roger Toledo
• Division of Soil and Water Conservation report from Rick McSwain
• NRCS Planning Grant for Watershed Dam
• Easement Release for Structure #14 (Arlene Frazier)

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board met on July 22, 2021, and approved the May 20, 2021 minutes and the meeting agenda, both by 4-0 votes. No substantive policy decisions were made; the board received updates on the NC Ag Cost Share Program, NRCS activities, and the Watershed Dam project, including the Arlene Frazier easement release, which remains pending approval from the Yadkin County Attorney.

• Approved May 20, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections is meeting to organize itself, including swearing in new members, appointing officers, and assigning duties. The board will also discuss budget and training matters, and review a case of a double voter in the 2020 election as investigated by the state.

• Swear in new board members
• Appoint officers and assign director duties
• Review 2020 double-voter case referred by state investigator
• Discuss budget and personnel matters
• Set next meeting for August 17 to appoint precinct officials

The Yadkin County Board of Elections met and approved the minutes from the last meeting. Ellen Reece nominated Jeff Smith as Secretary, and the motion passed. The board adopted and signed the Director's duties, with a note that extra duties would be accepted and added at that time. The 2021-22 budget was discussed and approved at $207,940. The board also received information on media rules, and the director noted she would participate in virtual training on August 2-4. A voter investigation was mentioned as ongoing.

• Approved the minutes from the last meeting as written
• Appointed Jeff Smith as Secretary via a motion by Ellen Reece
• Adopted, approved, and signed the Director's duties
• Approved the 2021-22 budget at $207,940

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting revised zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments. The board will also consider several contracts, budget amendments, and grant applications, including a paving contract and Medicaid transportation services. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and tax adjustments.

• Public hearing and action on zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments
• Approve Carl Rose & Sons contract and budget amendment for paving services
• Approve CP Mart dba Interstate Exxon contract for Medicaid transportation gas vouchers
• Approve tax adjustments and refunds for June 2021
• Approve proceeding with NC Governor's Crime Commission Justice Assistance Grant

The Board adopted the revised Subdivision Ordinance and the 160D-required changes to the Zoning Ordinance, as well as the Temporary Uses changes. Final approval of the Solar Energy Facility section was postponed to August 16, 2021, after the Board requested further revisions. The Board also approved several contracts, grants, and budget amendments.

• Adopted the revised Subdivision Ordinance with 160D changes (5/0).
• Adopted the 160D-required changes to the Zoning Ordinance (5/0).
• Adopted the Zoning Ordinance changes for Temporary Uses (5/0).
• Postponed final approval of the Solar Energy Facility section until August 16, 2021 (5/0).
• Authorized the Sheriff's Office to apply for the NC Governor's Crime Commission grant for tasers (5/0).
• Authorized the Sheriff's Office to apply for the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant (5/0).
• Approved payment of the Republic Services invoice for transfer station services (5/0).
• Approved the Carl Rose & Sons contract and related budget amendment (5/0).

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative items, including budget amendments, contract approvals, and a public hearing to align zoning and subdivision ordinances with state law NCGS 160D. The board will also appoint a tax assessor and collector and discuss personnel and property matters in closed session.

• Set public hearing for zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments to comply with NCGS 160D
• Approve ESRI Enterprise Agreement for GIS software (annual cost increase from $6,000 to $6,800 over 5 years)
• Approve Don Adams Grading contract for Solid Waste (5-year renewal, $18,000 budgeted annually)
• Approve Hoffman & Hoffman contract for HVAC controls at Yadkin Medical Campus
• Ratify Blue Cross Blue Shield annual renewal agreements for employee health, dental, and stop-loss insurance

The Board unanimously adopted a joint resolution allowing Partners Health Management to exceed 21 voting members and approved its revised bylaws, as new counties join. It also set a public hearing for July 19, 2021, on zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments to comply with state law 160D. The Board reappointed Clayton Campbell as Tax Assessor and Tax Collector with a term through July 15, 2023, and approved several contracts and budget amendments.

• Adopted Partners Health Management joint resolution and approved revised bylaws (5-0).
• Set a public hearing for July 19, 2021, on zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments (5-0).
• Reappointed Clayton Campbell as Tax Assessor and Tax Collector, term not to expire before July 15, 2023 (5-0).
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, ESRI agreement, Don Adams Grading contract, Hoffman & Hoffman contract, and ratified Blue Cross Blue Shield renewals (5-0).
• Approved minutes from June 10 and June 21, 2021 sessions (5-0).
• Authorized payment of $2,360.00 to NC Alliance of Public Health Agencies (5-0).
• Approved Purdue Bankruptcy Plan (5-0).
• Amended FY2022 budget to add $10,000 stipend for Assistant Parks & Recreation Director (5-0).

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comments, approval of minutes, and a consent agenda containing multiple budget amendments and contracts. They will also consider two board actions: a contract for accreditation services and a ladder/hose testing contract. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, legal, and economic development matters.

• Budget amendments for DSS/Foster Care, Solid Waste, Administration/Yadkin Guarantee, EMS/Retiree Health, and Deed of Trust
• Approve Charlotte Scale contract for Solid Waste Facility scale repairs (lightning damage, $6,986.19)
• Approve annual service agreements for 10 fire departments
• Approve contracts for foreclosure legal services, fire system monitoring, forestry services, and probation/parole lease
• Approve NC Association of Local Health Directors contract for accreditation services

The Board of Commissioners committed $1 million of Fund Balance for school capital needs, $1 million for public safety capital needs, and $500,000 for general county capital needs. They also appropriated $201,500 of Fund Balance for school special capital outlay to start lighting work at high school athletic fields. All votes were 5/0.

• Appropriated $201,500 of Fund Balance for School Special Capital Outlay for high school athletic field lighting.
• Committed $1 million of Fund Balance for school capital needs.
• Committed $1 million of Fund Balance for public safety capital needs.
• Committed $500,000 of Fund Balance for general county capital needs.
• Approved contract with NC Association of Local Health Directors for accreditation services ($14,750) and related budget amendment.
• Approved contract with Zack's Ladder & Hose Testing for hose and ladder testing services for all fire departments.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including multiple budget amendments, contracts, and tax adjustments.
• Authorized County Manager to sign the Blue Cross Blue Shield agreement, to be brought back for ratification.

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings on the proposed FY2022 budget, including an economic development funds appropriation, and to consider adopting the budget. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel, business recruitment, real property negotiations, and legal matters.

• Public hearing on Economic Development Funds Appropriation in proposed FY2022 budget
• Public hearing on proposed FY2022 budget
• Consider adopting proposed FY2022 budget
• Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1)(3)(4)(5)(6) and NCGS 131E-97.3

The Board of Commissioners adopted the FY2022 budget of $38,445,879, keeping the property tax rate at $0.66 per $100 valuation. The budget includes a 1.5% increase in school funding, new positions, and reclassifications, but eliminates the Deputy Fire Marshal position and the Assistant Parks & Recreation Director stipend. The vote was 4-1.

• Adopted the FY2022 budget of $38,445,879 with no tax rate change (4-1 vote).
• Eliminated the Deputy Fire Marshal position from the budget.
• Eliminated the Assistant Parks & Recreation Director stipend.
• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0 vote).
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0 vote).

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering budget amendments, contracts for jail healthcare, software, and pest control, plus adoption of the FY2022 fee schedule and capital improvement plan. The board will also take action on recording deeds, paying prior-year waste invoices, and budget amendments for sheriff's vehicles and American Rescue Plan funds. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, economic development, real property, and legal matters.

• Adopt FY2022 Fee Schedule
• Approve Capital Improvement Plan
• Approve Southern Health Partners Contract for Inmate Healthcare
• Approve budget amendment for American Rescue Plan funding
• Approve LeadsOnline contract for criminal investigation system

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment establishing the American Rescue Plan Fund with $7,316,373 in revenue and expenses. The board also approved multiple consent agenda items, including contracts for jail healthcare, 911 recording, and pest control, as well as a $290,000 budget amendment for Sheriff's Office vehicles. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved American Rescue Plan budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office vehicles budget amendment of $290,000 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts for Southern Health Partners, LeadsOnline, and Terminix (5-0)
• Approved FY2022 Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Authorized recording of deeds for boundary line changes (5-0)
• Approved payment of prior year waste management invoices ($3,500) (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Cranfill and Tom Bastable to Richmond Hill Law School Commission (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners and the Yadkin County Board of Education are holding a joint meeting. They will hear reports from the county manager and superintendent, and discuss athletic facility lighting. The agenda is otherwise light, with no listed votes or detailed proposals.

• Joint meeting of Board of Commissioners and Board of Education
• Report from County Manager
• Report from Superintendent
• Athletic Facility Lighting discussion

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education met jointly to hear reports from the county manager and superintendent. The superintendent requested county funding for athletic field lighting upgrades at local high schools, citing new state safety standards. No formal decisions were made; the commissioners said they would consider available funds at an upcoming meeting.

• Adjourned joint meeting (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the FY2022 Classification and Pay Plan, a resolution establishing the Davie County boundary line, and a resolution approving the opioid litigation memorandum of agreement. They will also hear the FY2022 budget presentation and consider several contracts and budget amendments.

• Adopt FY2022 Classification and Pay Plan
• Adopt resolution establishing Davie County/Yadkin County boundary line
• Adopt resolution approving opioid litigation memorandum of agreement
• Approve contracts: Terminix pest control, William Brown Construction, TK Elevator, Dorsett Technologies, Noble Oil Services
• Approve one-time supplement payments for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

The Board adopted the FY2022 Classification and Pay Plan, effective immediately, with salary increases effective May 22, 2021. The plan includes a 5% increase in salary ranges and a 2.5% salary increase for most employees. The Board also approved the Davie-Yadkin County boundary resolution, a $7,176.23 payment to Doc's Towing, and an $18,000 LIEAP supplement budget amendment.

• Adopted FY2022 Classification and Pay Plan with 5% salary range increases (5-0)
• Approved Davie-Yadkin County boundary resolution (5-0)
• Approved $7,176.23 payment to Doc's Towing for vehicle storage (5-0)
• Approved $18,000 budget amendment for LIEAP supplement payments (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including COVID-19 budget amendment and multiple contracts (5-0)
• Reappointed and appointed members to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)
• Approved opioid litigation Resolution and Memorandum of Agreement (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda with 12 items, including budget amendments and contracts for health services, animal shelter, HVAC, and other services. They will also recognize a volunteer, receive a Human Services update, and consider two budget amendments. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, economic development, and legal matters.

• Approve NC DHHS Consolidated Services Agreement
• Approve Toby Outdoor Contract Amendment for WIC Billboard Services (not to exceed $8,034)
• Approve Wilkes County Health Department Contract Amendment for Medicaid Services
• Approve Grandview Animal Hospital Contract for Animal Shelter Services
• Approve Fireworks Display Permit for Yadkinville July 3rd Celebration

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners met on May 3, 2021, and approved a consent agenda that included multiple contracts and budget amendments, as well as two budget amendments for custodial and fines/forfeitures funds. They also ratified a fire alarm monitoring contract, appointed Amanda P. Felts to the Surry County Housing Consortium, and reclassified two positions. The board heard public comments about potential fracking concerns but took no action on that matter.

• Approved consent agenda including contracts and budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved Custodial Account Budget Amendment (5-0)
• Approved Fines & Forfeitures Budget Amendment (5-0)
• Ratified Carolina Fire Technologies contract (5-0)
• Appointed Amanda P. Felts to Surry County Housing Consortium (5-0)
• Reclassified Position 92 to Social Work Care Manager (5-0)
• Reclassified Position 491009 to Zoning Officer (5-0)
• Approved Federal Law Enforcement Fund budget amendment (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda with budget amendments, tax adjustments, and several contract amendments, including increases for Tri-Care, James N Freeman, and Professional Assessment & Counseling Centers. They will also vote on an EMS grant agreement, a wellness clinic contract extension, and payment of prior year inmate medical invoices. The meeting includes public comments, a library update, and appointments to county boards.

• Approve Tri-Care contract amendment increasing amount by $15,000
• Approve James N Freeman contract amendment increasing by $5,000
• Approve Professional Assessment & Counseling Centers contract amendment increasing by $5,000
• Approve NC Tier II Noncompetitive Grant MOA and budget amendment for EMS ($1,000)
• Approve Innovative Employer Health Solutions contract extension for wellness clinic services

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners approved a 3-year contract extension with Innovative Employer Health Solutions to operate the County Employee Wellness Clinic at an annual cost of $336,624, up $18,624 from the previous amount. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including budget amendments, contract increases for human services, and a lease agreement with the State of North Carolina. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved 3-year Innovative Employer Health Solutions contract at $336,624/year (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including DSS budget amendment and contract increases (5-0)
• Approved payment of prior year inmate medical invoices totaling ~$7,908 (5-0)
• Approved land acquisition budget amendment correcting fund allocation (5-0)
• Reappointed Marlana Riley and Commissioner Welborn to YVEDDI Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Ed Carter to Surry Community College Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 29 and April 5 sessions (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider creating a temporary Public Health Nurse II position for COVID-19 response and approving the purchase of new voting machines and software. The agenda also includes consent items such as budget amendments, a fireworks permit, a contract renewal, and a lease amendment, plus a grant request for park lights. The meeting is largely routine, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Create temporary Public Health Nurse II position (12 months, salary range $78,925-$89,772)
• Approve purchase of election equipment and software using $72,889 grant
• Approve Logan Systems contract renewal for Register of Deeds office
• Approve lease amendment with Wanda Burger dba A Still Waters (total revenue $9,090)
• Approve Jonesville Jubilee fireworks display permit for May 1, 2021

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of new voting machines and software from Election Systems & Software, with noted contract corrections, and authorized the County Manager to sign the contracts and approve related budget amendments. The board also created a temporary Public Health Nurse II position to support COVID-19 response, ratified a grant application for ballfield lights, and authorized a COVID-19 vaccine advertising agreement with Mount Airy News.

• Approved Election Systems & Software contracts for voting machines and software, with corrections, and authorized County Manager to sign (5-0)
• Created temporary Public Health Nurse II position, not to exceed 12 months, at pay grade 73 (5-0)
• Ratified E. H. Barnard Charitable Trust Grant application for $142,000 for ballfield lights (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to sign Mount Airy News advertising agreement for $2,425/month for three months (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, fireworks permit, Logan Systems contract, and lease amendment (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to fill EMS Major position at 24% above minimum pay (5-0)
• Authorized popup vaccination clinics with no administrative fee (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners and the Yadkin County Board of Education are holding a joint meeting. They will hear reports from the county manager and superintendent, and discuss Surry-Yadkin Works and strategies for engaging youth. The agenda is largely informational with no specific action items listed.

• Report from County Manager
• Report from Superintendent
• Surry-Yadkin Works discussion
• Strategies for Reaching & Engaging our Youth discussion

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education met jointly to hear reports on COVID-19 vaccination clinics, the nearing completion of the Sheriff's Administration Building, and presentations on the Surry-Yadkin Works internship program and strategies for engaging disconnected youth. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the joint session; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed 5-0.

• Adjourned joint meeting (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will vote on budget amendments to purchase a replacement Central Permitting vehicle and two law enforcement vehicles. The board will also consider a consent agenda with several contracts, including a financial audit and ballot coding services, and will enter a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approve $78,709 budget amendment for two replacement law enforcement vehicles
• Approve $12,800 budget amendment for a replacement Central Permitting vehicle
• Approve Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. contract for financial audit services (not to exceed $48,000)
• Approve Elections Systems & Software contract for ballot coding and layout
• Approve Toby Outdoor contract amendment for additional billboard advertising ($2,400)

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners approved a $128,000 appropriation from the General Fund's Fund Balance to purchase parcel #133263 at 110 East Elm Street, Yadkinville, and authorized the County Manager to sign documents. The board also approved two budget amendments: $12,500 for a replacement Central Permitting vehicle and $45,407 for two replacement Sheriff's Office vehicles. All consent agenda items, including tax adjustments, contracts, and grant amendments, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $128,000 land purchase at 110 East Elm St, Yadkinville (5-0)
• Approved $12,500 budget amendment for Central Permitting replacement vehicle (5-0)
• Approved $45,407 budget amendment for two Sheriff's Office vehicles (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including tax adjustments, EMPG grant, elections contract, and contract amendments (5-0)
• Approved March 1, 2021 regular and closed session minutes (5-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board is meeting to approve minutes from November 2020, hear public comments, and receive staff reports. Under old business, staff will report on prior items. New business includes an informational presentation on the South Deep Creek Dam Rehabilitation Study and reviews of draft updates to the zoning and subdivision ordinances.

• South Deep Creek Dam Rehabilitation Study (information item)
• Draft Zoning Ordinance Update
• Draft Subdivision Ordinance Update
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2020
• Public comments period

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a remand order regarding a solar farm on Shady Grove Church Road. The meeting also includes public hearings for two conditional use permit applications.

• Remand Order for Two Hearted Solar Conditional Use Permit (Solar Farm) at Shady Grove Church Road
• Conditional Use application from Jared Yoder for Small Scale Auto Sales
• Conditional Use application from Judy Garcia for expansion of nonconforming residential in Highway Business
• Adoption of the 2021 meeting schedule

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several contract amendments, including legal services for property purchases and emergency system upgrades. The agenda also includes adopting a revised Water and Sewer Policy and discussing the conceptual design for a solid waste facility.

• Contract amendment for legal services to purchase property (up to $2,150)
• Revised Yadkin County Water and Sewer Policy adoption
• OnSolve contract upgrade for Code Red emergency system
• Triad Recycling and Container Services contract for metal and white good recycling
• Duke Energy service agreement for outdoor lighting at Yadkin County Park

The Board approved the revised Yadkin County Water and Sewer Policy, including changes to leak adjustments and multi-meter allowances for multifamily and commercial structures. They also approved several consent agenda items, including contracts for recycling, shredding, emergency alerts, ballot printing, and a Duke Energy light installation, as well as a temporary easement with the Town of Yadkinville. The Board denied a resolution to abandon a section of Bell Schoolhouse Road, citing insufficient information. Additionally, they approved a contract amendment for legal services and made personnel decisions in closed session.

• Approved revised Water and Sewer Policy (5-0)
• Denied resolution to abandon section of SR 1123 Bell Schoolhouse Road (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment for legal services up to $2,150 (4-0, Zachary recused)
• Approved consent agenda including recycling, shredding, Code Red upgrade, ballot printing, easement, and Duke Energy light (5-0)
• Approved starting salary of $38,000 for Water Distribution Technician with 2% increase upon certification (5-0)
• Approved hiring temporary Environmental Health employee at $30/hour through June 30, 2021 (5-0)

Board of Elections

The board met to host a vendor-led election simulation with ES&S (Print Elect), running ballots through 15 machines and the Express Vote ADA device. The machines were well received by board members and staff. The board will wait for the State Board of Elections to designate a precinct for a hand-to-eye count.

• Hosted an election simulation with vendor ES&S (Print Elect) to test voting machines.
• Tested 15 voting machines and the Express Vote ADA device, which will replace the Automark.
• Received the voting machines positively during testing.
• Deferred to the State Board of Elections to select a precinct for a hand-to-eye count.

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple budget amendments, tax adjustments, and contracts, as well as board actions on resolutions and purchases. They will also hear a report on the Yadkin/Davie boundary project and discuss vacancies on several committees. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Adopt Yadkin Valley Regional Bike Plan
• Approve Maximus contract for indirect plan services ($14,850 over three years)
• Approve BI-TEK contract for tax office system
• Budget amendments for Animal Shelter, Cooperative Extension, Sheriff's Office, and more
• Order tax collector to advertise unpaid taxes and fees

The board unanimously approved a $47,500 budget amendment from fund balance to add $35,000 to the Yadkin Guarantee program and $12,500 for a used Parks & Recreation truck. They also approved a $52,000 budget amendment to replace a broken Solid Waste skid steer, and authorized a contract with BI-TEK for a new tax system. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $47,500 budget amendment for Yadkin Guarantee and Parks vehicle (5-0)
• Approved $52,000 budget amendment for new Solid Waste skid steer (5-0)
• Approved BI-TEK contract for new tax system via piggyback provision (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, tax adjustments, and contracts (5-0)
• Adopted Yadkin Valley Regional Bike Plan resolution (5-0)
• Declared March 2021 Abandoned Cemeteries Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved Simcon change order up to $6,891.50 for elevator electrical work, but denied 14-day extension (5-0)
• Approved HWY 601 waterline extension project ordinance contingent on company commitment (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections approved the purchase of new voting equipment using a $42,996 HAVA grant, citing aging equipment. The board also scheduled a mock election for February 26, 2021, a state-required step in the purchase process. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of new voting equipment using HAVA grant (motion passed)
• Set February 26, 2021 for mock election, a state-required step (motion passed)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners intends to transfer a surplus 1999 Ford Taurus to the East Bend Volunteer Fire Department for use as a training prop. The board will consider this action at its February 1, 2021 meeting, as the vehicle is no longer usable by the county.

• Transfer of 1999 Ford Taurus, VIN# 1FAFP52UXXA255266, to East Bend Volunteer Fire Department
• Vehicle to be used as a training prop at the fire department's training center

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a resolution for a $299,648 NC Industrial Development Fund Utility Account grant to assist with a waterline expansion on Hwy 901 for an economic development project. The board will also vote on a contract with the NC Alliance of Public Health Agencies for a contracted social worker for the CMARC program, and approve several consent agenda items including budget amendments and a library contract increase.

• Adopt NC Industrial Development Fund Utility Account Grant Resolution for $299,648 for Project Big Rig waterline expansion on Hwy 901
• Approve NC Alliance of Public Health Agencies contract and budget amendment for contract employee services
• Approve Northwestern Regional Library System contract amendment to increase contract amount by $10,800
• Approve budget amendments for Parks & Recreation donation and Sheriff's Office property
• Approve tax adjustments and refunds for December 2020

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to submit a grant application for $288,375 to the NC Industrial Development Fund for the Project Big Rig waterline expansion on Hwy 601. The board also approved a contract with the North Carolina Alliance of Public Health Agencies and a related budget amendment, and made several personnel actions including adding a new LPA Supervisor classification and reclassifying a position. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted NC Industrial Development Fund Utility Account Grant Resolution for Project Big Rig ($288,375) (5-0)
• Approved contract with North Carolina Alliance of Public Health Agencies and related budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments for Parks & Recreation donation and Sheriff's Office property, tax adjustments, and library contract amendment (5-0)
• Added LPA Supervisor classification, pay grade 69, to County Classification and Pay Plan (5-0)
• Reclassified Position #38 from LPA Office Manager to LPA Supervisor, pay grade 69, contingent on current employee's continued employment (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to fill Paramedic Crew Chief position #592016 at 24.747% above minimum (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 4, 2021 Regular and Closed Sessions (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with budget amendments, a USDA-NRCS grant increase, and several contracts for watershed planning, tree services, shelter construction, and sediment removal. They will also vote on a solid waste engineering contract and task order, and discuss board vacancies. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Approve USDA-NRCS grant increase to $99,000 for Deep Creek Watershed Structures 19A & 21 planning
• Approve Schnabel Engineering contract for $97,652.00 for watershed planning
• Approve Crissman Tree Service contract for $18,000.00
• Approve Foothills Builders contract up to $8,400 for shelter at Memorial Park East and sidewalk at Yadkin County Park
• Approve Don Adams Grading contract for $78,000.00 to remove sediment from Lake Hampton