Yadkin County public meetings in 2022

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda and several action items, including creating three school resource officer positions, approving a phone contract, and accepting a high bid for a property sale. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss personnel, business recruitment, real property acquisition, and legal matters.

• Create three School Resource Officer positions
• Approve Carolina Digital Phone Contract and budget amendment
• Adopt resolution accepting high bid for sale of Parcel #117299
• Approve FSC Trucking Lease Agreement for Solid Waste Collection Site
• Approve NGB Enterprises Lease Agreement for Building at 1300 UNIFI Industrial Road

The Board approved a five-year contract with Carolina Digital Phone, Inc. to replace the county's phone system. They also authorized the creation of three School Resource Officer positions and approved several lease agreements and grant applications.

• Approved 5-year Carolina Digital Phone, Inc. contract and associated budget amendment (5-0)
• Created three School Resource Officer positions within the Sheriff’s Office (5-0)
• Declined Board of Education's offer to purchase 8.68 acres on River Road (5-0)
• Accepted $30,000 high bid for sale of parcel # 117299 (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with FSC Trucking for Solid Waste site through 2027 (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement for Pioneer Building from NGB Enterprises (5-0)
• Authorized EMS to apply for HMEP and 2023 Tier II Competitive grants (5-0)
• Appointed Ann Adams and Bryson Helton to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Board approved several budget amendments, personnel reclassifications, and the creation of an Opioid Action Coordinator position. It also authorized the transfer of a surplus house and garage to the Yadkin County Historical Society, Inc. and established the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved conveyance of surplus house and garage at 110 E Elm St to Yadkin County Historical Society, Inc.
• Created Opioid Action Coordinator position in Administration at pay grade 72
• Reclassified Human Resources Officer to pay grade 73 and created an HR Specialist position
• Approved six Sheriff's Office personnel reclassifications and additions to the Classification and Pay Plan
• Updated authorized signers for Sheriff's Office Civil Execution and Commissary accounts
• Approved $10,200 budget increase for Parks & Recreation shelter construction via donation
• Approved $4,405 budget amendment for Sheriff's Office vests using gun sale funds
• Adopted the 2023 meeting schedule and elected Kevin Austin as Chair and David Moxley as Vice Chair

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and then vote on those rezonings, along with several contracts and budget amendments. The board will also consider adopting ordinances for a public facilities project and a sewer extension grant, and approve a contract for construction manager at risk services.

• Public hearings and votes on rezoning PIN#4877855820, PIN#4877853418, PIN#4877857308 from RA to RR, and PIN#581500173721, PIN#581500172870, PIN#581500176744 from HB to RA
• Approve Yadkin Valley Fire Protection contract for sprinkler system services
• Approve Vanguard Professional Staffing contract amendment for Human Services staffing
• Adopt Yadkin County Public Facilities Project Ordinance Amendment #1
• Adopt Yadkin County Brooks Crossroads Sewer Extension Grant Project Ordinance

The Board approved rezoning for parcels on Ireland Road and Highway 601 South. They also adopted a project ordinance for the Brooks Crossroads Sewer Extension and authorized a pre-construction contract for public facilities. Several personnel salary adjustments and a new Opioid Action Coordinator position were approved.

• Approved rezoning of 18.3 acres from Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 5.46 acres from Highway Business to Rural Agricultural (5-0)
• Adopted Brooks Crossroads Sewer Extension Grant Project Ordinance for $3,713,150 (5-0)
• Authorized $88,095 pre-construction contract with New Atlantic Contracting (5-0)
• Approved $103,662 starting salary for Sheriff Elect (5-0)
• Created Opioid Action Coordinator position with salary range $49,761 to $74,641 (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 contract with McCrary House Movers for Holcombe House property (5-0)
• Increased County Attorney base contract by $2,500 and travel allowance by $600 (5-0)

Soil and Water

The Yadkin County Soil and Water Conservation District board is meeting to review minutes, receive updates on grants and programs, and take action on several cost-share contracts and requests, including cancellations, extensions, and new agreements.

• AgWRAP Cost Share Cancellation – 99-2021-003 – Well
• ACSP Extension Request – 99-2021-011 – Critical Area Planting/Watering System
• AgWRAP Cost Share Contract – 99-2023-801 - $13,979 – Well
• ACSP Contract – 99-2023-001 - $18,000 – Litter Spreader

The Board of Supervisors approved two new cost-share contracts and one project extension. The board also received updates on a $2 million stream debris removal grant.

• Approved September 15, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Granted extension for ACSP Contract 99-2021-011 (4-0)
• Approved AgWRAP Contract 99-2023-801 for a well in the amount of $13,979 (4-0)
• Approved ACSP Contract 99-2023-001 for a litter spreader in the amount of $18,000 (4-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections is meeting to handle post-election administrative tasks, including adding supplemental absentee ballots, signing result tapes, and approving or disapproving provisional ballots. The board will reconvene on November 18 at 11:00 AM for the official canvass of the election.

• Supplemental absentee ballots to be added to totals
• Result tapes to be signed
• Provisional ballots to be approved or disapproved
• Canvass scheduled for November 18 at 11:00 AM

The Board of Elections reviewed and voted on the eligibility of supplemental absentee and provisional ballots. The board also discussed the need for additional staffing over the next year.

• Accepted 10 approved Supplemental absentee ballots
• Disapproved 2 Supplemental absentee ballots
• Accepted 8 approved Provisional ballots
• Disapproved 8 Provisional ballots
• Tabled 1 Provisional ballot for further research before Canvass
• Signed the Ballot duplication log
• Proposed hiring 1 new employee and possibly 2 more at staggered courses over the next year

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine election procedures: approving minutes, running totals for one-stop early voting and absentee-by-mail ballots, and signing result tapes and election documents. The board will reconvene at 8:00 PM to receive supplies and results. This is a procedural meeting focused on election certification tasks.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Run totals for one-stop and absentee-by-mail ballots
• Sign result tapes and election documents
• Reconvene at 8:00 PM for supplies and results

The Board of Elections accepted civilian and military absentee ballots and processed results into Electionware. Polls were closed on the One Stop and Absentee By Mail machines. The board scheduled a follow-up meeting for November 17 to consider provisional and supplemental absentee ballots.

• Approved 50 civilian absentee by mail ballots
• Approved 1 military ballot
• Accepted Civ-316 ballot delayed from previous meeting
• Accepted 1 pending cure letter

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hear the FY2022 financial audit report, consider setting public hearings for two rezoning requests, and vote on several actions including adopting the 2023 Schedule of Values and approving contracts. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, budget amendments, and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• FY2022 Financial Audit Report presentation by Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co.
• Set public hearings for rezoning PIN#4877855820, #4877853418, #4877857308 from RA to RR, and PIN#581500173721, #581500172870, #581500176744 from HB to RA.
• Adopt 2023 Schedule of Values.
• Authorize contract with S&ME for environmental services.
• Rescind and adopt revised 5D Reservoir Recreation Area Phase 2 Project Ordinance.

The Board approved the 2023 Schedule of Values to be used for county-wide real estate reappraisals. Other key actions included approving an environmental remediation contract for the county landfill and reclassifying two Human Services positions.

• Adopted final 2023 Schedule of Values for county-wide reappraisal (5-0)
• Approved contract with S&ME for environmental services at Yadkin County Landfill (5-0)
• Approved contract with East Carolina University for clinical rotations at Yadkin County Medical Clinic (5-0)
• Reclassified Eligibility Worker (grade 62) to Eligibility Specialist (grade 64) (5-0)
• Reclassified Foster Care Licensing Specialist (grade 70) to Social Worker — Child Welfare (grade 71) (5-0)
• Approved $19,204 budget amendment from Fund Balance for JCPC (5-0)
• Rescinded and then approved revised 5D Reservoir Recreation Area Phase 2 Closeout Project Ordinance (5-0)
• Declared Bates House on Bray Road (parcel 117299) as surplus for public auction (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine pre-election procedures. They will approve absentee ballots, distribute them into voting machines, and provide supplies to election officials. The meeting is administrative and does not include policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approve absentee ballots and distribute into voting machine
• Distribute supplies to election officials
• Sign documents

The Board of Elections approved the acceptance of civilian, military, and overseas absentee ballots. The board also approved 2,136 One Stop votes. One specific item, Civ-316, was deferred for evaluation at the next meeting.

• Accepted 89 Civilian absentee by mail ballots
• Accepted 1 Military ballot
• Accepted 1 Overseas ballot
• Approved 2,136 One Stop votes
• Tabled decision on Civ-316 for evaluation at next meeting

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education are holding a joint meeting. The agenda includes reports from the county manager and superintendent, followed by a motion to recess (school board) and adjourn (commissioners). No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Report from County Manager
• Report from Superintendent
• Joint meeting of both boards

The County Manager proposed constructing a VIPER network communication tower at East Bend Elementary School to improve county-wide radio communications. No formal action was taken on the tower proposal, as the County Manager will first gather information from the town of East Bend. The Board of Education recessed to review athletic field lighting bids.

• Proposed construction of a $1M to $1.5M VIPER network tower at East Bend Elementary School (no vote taken)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine pre-election procedures. They will approve absentee ballots and distribute them into voting machines, with totals to be run on Election Day. The agenda is procedural and contains no policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approve absentee ballots and distribute into voting machine
• Sign documents
• Read and sign previous minutes

The Board of Elections accepted 60 civilian absentee ballots and 1 overseas ballot. The board also approved 1,553 One Stop votes. Members discussed challenges regarding street closures for Halloween activities that affected voter access.

• Accepted 60 Civilian absentee by mail ballots
• Accepted 1 Overseas ballot
• Approved 1,553 One Stop votes

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including approving previous minutes and absentee ballots. The board will distribute approved absentee ballots into voting machines, with totals to be run on Election Day. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approve absentee ballots and distribute into voting machine
• Sign documents
• Read and sign previous minutes

The Yadkin County Board of Elections accepted 59 civilian absentee by mail ballots and 999 One Stop votes. Board members processed the absentee ballots through a DS200 voting machine.

• Approved acceptance of 59 civilian absentee by mail ballots
• Approved 999 One Stop votes

Board of Elections

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Yadkin County Board of Elections. The board will review and sign previous minutes, approve absentee ballots and distribute them into voting machines, and sign related documents. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approve absentee ballots and distribute into voting machine
• Sign documents

The Yadkin County Board of Elections approved 39 civilian absentee by-mail ballots that were complete. Board members then opened and fed the ballots into the DS200 voting machine. One water-damaged ballot was remarked. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved 39 civilian absentee by-mail ballots (unanimous)
• Opened and processed absentee ballots into DS200 voting machine
• Remarked one water-damaged ballot

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2023 Schedule of Values, which sets property assessment standards. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with budget amendments, contracts for services, and a fireworks permit, plus several board actions including authorizing negotiations for an asset inventory and rate study and a construction manager at risk contract.

• Public hearing on 2023 Schedule of Values
• Budget amendments for Parks & Recreation ballfield lights, Sheriff's Office fuel, and GCC Grant funds
• Approve Division of Health Agreement Addendum for NC MATTERS Program ($60,000)
• Authorize Medical Clinic to apply for Title X Family Planning funding ($70,096)
• Approve contracts for pressure washing/painting, printer/copier services, Microsoft O365, and fire chief consulting

The Board voted 5-0 to authorize the County Manager to negotiate a contract with New Atlantic Contracting for Construction Manager at Risk services for a new governmental building, a courthouse sallyport and elevator, and replacement of two EMS outposts. The project is funded by a $1.5 million grant and will create a separate inmate entrance at the courthouse. The Board also voted 5-0 to authorize negotiations with Wooten Company for an Asset Inventory Assessment and Rate Study required to get the county off the state's Water/Wastewater Distressed List.

• Authorized County Manager to negotiate Construction Manager at Risk contract with New Atlantic Contracting for courthouse sallyport & elevator, new governmental building, and 2 EMS outposts (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to negotiate contract with Wooten Company for Asset Inventory Assessment and Rate Study (5-0)
• Approved payment of prior year Cintas invoice from current year budget (5-0)
• Rescinded previous approval of Groce Agencies auction contract and approved revised contract (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments, contracts, and tax adjustments (5-0)
• Approved fireworks display permit for Alpha & Omega Corn Maze LLC for October 29, 2022 (5-0)
• Held public hearing on 2023 Schedule of Values; no speakers came forward
• Approved October 3, 2022 Regular and Closed Session minutes (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine procedural items: approving previous minutes, approving absentee ballots and distributing them into voting machines, and signing documents. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approve absentee ballots and distribute into voting machine
• Read and sign previous minutes
• Sign documents

The Yadkin County Board of Elections met and approved 24 civilian absentee-by-mail ballots that were complete and returned. Board members then opened and fed the ballots into the DS200 voting machine. The next absentee ballot meeting was scheduled for October 18, 2022.

• Approved 24 civilian absentee-by-mail ballots (motion passed)

Planning

The Planning Board will review two rezoning cases and discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The meeting includes public comments and business led by Chairman Swaim.

• Rezoning Case 22-07: Jerry Bryant - Ireland Road
• Rezoning Case 22-08: Chris Hauser Et al. – HWY 601
• Comprehensive Plan Assessment
• Zoning Ordinance Updates

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will consider a special use permit request for a bed and breakfast at 1065 Tuckda Way, Hamptonville. The board will also approve minutes from its May 9, 2022 meeting. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Special Use Case 22-01: Jonathan Hunt requests a special use permit for a bed and breakfast under section 111-475(9) of the Yadkin County Zoning Ordinance
• Property located at 1065 Tuckda Way, Hamptonville (PIN# 485800458250)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine administrative tasks, including approving previous minutes and signing documents. They will also approve absentee ballots and distribute them into voting machines, with totals to be run on Election Day. The board will discuss making the office secure.

• Approve absentee ballots and distribute into voting machine
• Discuss making office secure
• Read and sign previous minutes
• Sign documents

The Yadkin County Board of Elections approved 46 civilian and 1 overseas absentee ballots that were returned and verified complete. Board members opened the ballots and fed them into the DS200 voting machine, ending with a ballot count of 47. The board will reconvene on October 11, 2022, for the next absentee ballot meeting.

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, including budget amendments, a revised public hearing procedure, and contracts for ballfield lights and inmate meals. The board will also act on a prior year invoice and a budget amendment appropriating fund balance, followed by a closed session for personnel, economic development, and legal matters.

• Approve CW Electric contract for $147,980 for new lights on baseball/softball field #1 at Yadkin County Park
• Approve Trinity Services Group contract for inmate meal services
• Approve revised Public Hearing Procedures
• Approve budget amendments for finance/insurance payments and appropriating fund balance
• Approve prior year Advanced Mailing Systems invoice

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a $164,680 contract with CW Electric for new lights at baseball/softball field #1 at the county park, funded partly by a $30,000 grant. They also approved a budget amendment carrying over $15,245 in unspent funds from FY2022 into FY2023, and appointed Kelly Speer to the East Bend Firefighters Relief Fund Board and Matthew Leach to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved $164,680 contract with CW Electric for new ballfield lights (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment appropriating $15,245 from fund balance (4-0)
• Approved paying prior-year Advanced Mailing Systems invoice from current budget (4-0)
• Approved Trinity Services Group contract amendment for detention center food services (4-0)
• Appointed Kelly Speer to East Bend Firefighters Relief Fund Board (4-0)
• Appointed Matthew Leach to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (4-0)
• Authorized county manager to offer EMS paramedic position at 36.548% above minimum salary (4-0)
• Authorized county manager to sign employment contract with Connie Caudle (4-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and payments, including a $20,000 auction services contract for property on Bray Rd, a streamflow rehabilitation grant, and design services for watershed improvements. They will also set a public hearing for the 2023 Schedule of Values, which affects property assessments. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel, business recruitment, and real property acquisition.

• Approve Groce Agencies contract for auction services, not to exceed $20,000, for property on Bray Rd
• Set public hearing for 2023 Schedule of Values
• Approve NC Dept. of Agriculture contract for Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program grant
• Approve Schnabel Engineering contract for watershed structure design services
• Approve payments for prior year Axon invoice, inmate medical invoices, and travel expenses

The Board unanimously approved a $7.3 million Public Facilities Project Ordinance to fund construction of a new building, two EMS outposts, and courthouse renovations. They also approved $2 million in grant funding for rehabilitating 10 watershed structures and a $541,500 engineering contract for the project. Several board appointments were made, and a public hearing was set for the 2023 Schedule of Values.

• Adopted Yadkin County Public Facilities Project Ordinance for $7,300,000 (5-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 grant agreement with NC Dept. of Agriculture for watershed structure improvements (5-0)
• Approved $541,500 contract with Schnabel Engineering for watershed rehabilitation design (5-0)
• Set public hearing for 2023 Schedule of Values for October 17, 2022 at 7:00pm (5-0)
• Approved payment of prior year Axon invoice for $661.77 (5-0)
• Approved payment of prior year inmate medical invoices totaling $2,743.00 (5-0)
• Approved mileage reimbursement of $810.62 for Chairman Austin (4-0, Austin recused)
• Appointed Bridget Boyles to Human Services Advisory Committee and made multiple Board of Adjustment and Planning Board appointments (5-0)

Soil and Water

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board will review minutes, discuss informational updates, and take action on new business including nominations, annual report, cost-share applications, and a grant agreement. The meeting includes a performance evaluation and several funding requests.

• Technical assistance for 1st Qtr 2023 requested - $7,177.50
• Request for payment - 99-2022-005 - $7,118
• Cost share applications: ACSP (fence, well/pump, drinkers; grass waterway; heavy use area protection; litter spreaders) and AgWRAP (well)
• Grant Agreement - Stream Debris Removal Program
• Nomination for Re-Appointment – Lenuel Chamberlain

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board approved several cost-share applications for best management practices, cost-share rankings, and a $2,000,000 grant agreement for the Stream Debris Removal Program. The board also approved the nomination for re-appointment of a supervisor and the annual report for FY 2021-2022. All votes were unanimous (3-0). The meeting then entered closed session for a performance evaluation.

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved nomination for re-appointment of Lenuel Chamberlain (3-0)
• Approved Annual Report for FY 2021-2022 (3-0)
• Approved cost share applications for ACSP and AgwWRAP practices (3-0)
• Approved cost share rankings (3-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 grant agreement for Stream Debris Removal Program (StRAP) (3-0)
• Entered closed session for director's performance evaluation (3-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting an amended American Rescue Plan Act project ordinance and related policies, approving a resolution supporting future interstate designation for US Highway 421, and closing out the 5D Reservoir Recreation Area Phase 2 project. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts for engineering, software, and services, and the board will also discuss vacancies and legislative goals.

• Adopt amended American Rescue Plan Act Project Ordinance and policies
• Resolution supporting future interstate designation for US HWY 421
• Schnabel Engineering contract for Emergency Action Plan updates ($50,000)
• Budget amendments for Human Services/Clinic and IT travel
• Closeout 5D Reservoir Recreation Area Phase 2 project

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners approved several appropriations from fund balances, including $5 million from unassigned fund balance for county facilities projects, $800,000 for EMS outposts, and $432,199 for high school tennis courts. The board also adopted a resolution supporting future interstate designation for US Highway 421 and approved multiple consent agenda items including contracts and budget amendments.

• Appropriated $5,000,000 from unassigned fund balance for county facilities projects (5-0)
• Appropriated $800,000 from committed public safety fund balance for EMS outposts (5-0)
• Appropriated $432,199 from committed school capital fund balance for high school tennis courts (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting future interstate designation for US Highway 421 (5-0)
• Approved West Yadkin Volunteer Fire Department financing for $814,844 pumper tanker (5-0)
• Adopted amended ARPA Project Ordinance and four ARPA policies (5-0)
• Approved closeout of 5D Reservoir Recreation Area Phase 2 project with $59,133 returned to General Fund (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 legislative goals for submission to NCACC (5-0)

County Commissioners

This agenda only announces that the August 15th recessed meeting, already moved to August 23rd, is further recessed to August 30th at 7pm. No comments or action will be taken on August 23rd other than the recess itself. The agenda is purely procedural and contains no substantive items.

• Meeting recessed from August 23 to August 30, 2022, at 7pm

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to deny a rezoning request from Three Oaks Quarry LLC to change 260 acres from Rural Agricultural to Manufacturing Industrial One — Conditional District for an aggregate mine. The board adopted a Statement of Consistency and Reasonableness finding the project inconsistent with the county's Land Use Plan and not reasonable in the public interest, citing insufficient information on impacts to surrounding residential and school uses. Commissioner Hemric was recused due to a conflict of interest.

• Denied rezoning of five parcels (PINs 487700012708, 487700208955, 487700229893, 486700909709, 487700024941) from RA to MI-1 CD for a proposed quarry (4-0)
• Adopted Statement of Consistency and Reasonableness finding the project inconsistent with the 2011 Land Use Plan and not reasonable in the public interest
• Voted 3-0 not to excuse Chairman Austin, Vice Chairman Moxley, Commissioner Welborn, and Commissioner Zachary from deliberations on the rezoning

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education are holding a joint meeting. Agenda items include an oath of office for school board members, a facilities update, and reports from the county manager and superintendent. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Oath of office for Board of Education members
• Facilities update by Dr. Martin and Lisa Hughes
• Report from County Manager
• Report from Superintendent

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education met jointly to discuss school capital needs and safety. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, featuring reports on facilities, funding, and planned grant applications. The only action was adjournment.

• Adjourned joint meeting (4-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a continued public hearing on the Three Oaks Quarry conditional rezoning. The hearing was originally scheduled for August 15 but was postponed due to open legal questions, plan clarifications, and ongoing negotiations. Public comment will be received at the August 23 meeting.

• Public hearing on Three Oaks Quarry conditional rezoning
• Continued to August 23 at 7:00 PM in the Board of Commissioners meeting chamber

The Board of Commissioners held a recessed session but conducted no substantive business. They voted unanimously to postpone a public hearing and a rezoning request to August 30, 2022. The meeting was then recessed until that date.

• Postponed public hearing to August 30, 2022 (4-0)
• Postponed rezoning request consideration to August 30, 2022 (4-0)
• Recessed meeting until August 30, 2022 (4-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider rezoning two properties, approve several contracts including pest control and pretrial release services, and act on budget amendments and a patient fee policy. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and tax adjustments.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning PIN#484704930745 from HB to RA
• Public hearing and action on rezoning five PINs from RA to MI-1 CD
• Approve Stryker contract for ALS 360 Services
• Approve Rid-a-Bug contract for pest control services
• Approve Piedmont Triad Regional Council contract for pretrial release services

The Board postponed the public hearing and action on a controversial rezoning request for a proposed mining quarry (PIN#s 487700012708, etc.) until August 23, 2022, after hearing extensive public comments. Commissioner Hemric was recused from all action on this matter. The Board approved a separate rezoning from Highway Business to Rural Agricultural for a residential development (PIN# 484704930745) and approved a 10-year Stryker ALS 360 equipment lease for EMS, expected to save about $1,078,600.

• Postponed public hearing on quarry rezoning (RA to MI-1 CD) to Aug 23 (4-0, Hemric recused)
• Approved rezoning PIN# 484704930745 from HB to RA for single-family residential (5-0)
• Approved 10-year Stryker ALS 360 lease for EMS equipment (5-0)
• Ratified Audio Unlimited contract for new audio system ($5,477.34) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, tax adjustments, clinic policy, pest control contract, and grant agreements (5-0)
• Appointed James Kent to Human Services Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Authorized letter of intent to purchase ambulance for FY2024 ($240,752) (5-0)
• Approved August 1, 2022 regular and closed session minutes (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda with 13 items, including budget amendments, vehicle purchases, and various service contracts. They will also set a public hearing for a rezoning request and discuss board vacancies. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, legal, and property matters.

• Set public hearing for rezoning PIN# 484704930745 from HB to RA
• Approve Schneider Electric contract for HVAC general services
• Approve $600,000 vehicle replacement fund budget amendment
• Approve Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC administrative services contract amendment for FY2023
• Approve Southern Health Partners contract renewal for inmate nursing services

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a $330,000 vehicle replacement fund for five law enforcement vehicles, a Parks & Recreation truck, and a Community Paramedic vehicle, along with contracts for HVAC services, health insurance administration, and various other services. They also set a public hearing for a rezoning request and approved payment of a $76,235.08 invoice to Republic Services. No substantive decisions were made on the proposed Three Oaks Quarry rezoning, which was discussed during public comments but not voted on.

• Approved $330,000 vehicle replacement fund for five law enforcement vehicles, a Parks & Recreation truck, and a Community Paramedic vehicle (5-0)
• Approved Schneider Electric HVAC control services contract (5-0)
• Approved Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC administrative services contract amendment for FY2023 (5-0)
• Approved Yadkin County Economic Development Partnership grant agreement of $101,500 for FY2023 (5-0)
• Approved Piedmont Triad Regional Council contract for HCCBG services and funding plan (5-0)
• Approved payment of $76,235.08 invoice to Republic Services for June 2022 waste transport (5-0)
• Set public hearing for rezoning PIN# 484704930745 from HB to RA on August 15, 2022 (5-0)
• Appointed Jeff Smith, Danny Smith, Marty Casstevens, and Gina Hayes to Boonville ETJ Planning Board (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several election-related topics. Key items include a one-stop voting plan, voting booth direction, precinct officials, and new state law changes affecting felons and absentee voting. The board will also recognize a staff member for years of service and conduct the director's employee evaluation.

• Claude Wiseman family recognition for years of service
• One-stop plan discussion
• Voting booths direction
• Precinct officials
• New law changes on felons and absentee by mail

The Yadkin County Board of Elections unanimously approved the One Stop plan for the November 8, 2022 General Election. The board also decided to purchase voting booths using available budget funds. New felon and absentee laws were discussed, and the director's performance evaluation was worked on.

• Approved One Stop plan for Nov. 8, 2022 General Election (unanimous)
• Decided to purchase voting booths using budget funds

Soil and Water

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board will meet to review minutes, hear updates from division and NRCS staff, and discuss new business including a new website, a county policy on supervisor compensation, job approval authority, and a $2,000,000 stream debris removal program. They will also receive an update on watershed dams and an NRCS planning grant.

• Request for payment 99-2022-005: $7,118
• ACSP contract refund 99-2020-006: $9,345
• Stream Debris Removal Program funding: $2,000,000
• New website proposal
• New county policy on supervisor compensation

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board approved a motion to pursue county approval for a new website, and granted technician Rusty Hunter Job Approval Authority for certain conservation practices. The board also approved the minutes and agenda, and received informational updates on division and NRCS activities, a payment request, a contract refund, and other programs. No conflicts of interest were declared.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved agenda as written (4-0)
• Approved motion to pursue county approval for new website (4-0)
• Approved Job Approval Authority for Rusty Hunter for Heavy Use Area, Water Facility, and Pipeline (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 18, 2022, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes a large consent agenda with 27 items, covering budget amendments, tax adjustments, and numerous service contracts. The board will also take action on a veterinary payment schedule, a stream debris removal ordinance, a budget amendment, an architectural services contract, and a voting delegate designation. The meeting will conclude with a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and legal matters.

• Approve budget amendments for Human Services (Adoption Incentives, WIC, Health) and other departments
• Approve tax adjustments and refunds for June 2022 and order tax collection for 2022
• Approve contracts for commercial appliance repair, roofing, asphalt sealing, HVAC, elevator repair, grading, and other services
• Approve contracts for medical direction, counseling, guardianship, and school health services
• Approve Stream Debris Removal Program Project Ordinance and Creech & Associates architectural services contract

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners approved a $530,000 budget amendment for capital projects (EMS ambulance, park improvements, solid waste equipment, and a Human Services vehicle), and a $492,750 contract with Creech & Associates for architectural services for a new government building, courthouse renovations, and two EMS outposts. They also approved a $74,000 NC Forest Service funding increase, a new veterinary payment schedule for shelter animals, and a $2 million stream debris removal ordinance. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $530,000 capital fund appropriation (5-0)
• Approved $492,750 Creech & Associates architectural contract (5-0)
• Approved $74,000 NC Forest Service funding (5-0)
• Approved veterinary payment schedule: $140/dog, $100/cat (5-0)
• Adopted Stream Debris Removal Program ordinance (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with multiple contracts and budget amendments (5-0)
• Authorized EMS to waive billing for call #22-154548 (5-0)
• Directed County Manager to set Aug. 1 deadline for Three Oaks Quarry documents (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a large consent agenda covering FY2023 budget items, fee schedules, and numerous contracts. They will also hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and take action on several items including a rezoning, a DHHS/DSS agreement, and a watershed engineering contract.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning PINs 4877857308, 4877853418, 4877855820 from RA to RR
• Set public hearing for rezoning five PINs from RA to MI-1 CD
• Approve FY2023 fee schedule with changes to animal shelter, EMS, and recreation fees
• Approve FY2023 fire department contracts for 10 volunteer departments
• Approve contracts for paving, reappraisal, and legal services

The Board accepted Jerry Bryant's verbal withdrawal of his rezoning application (RZC22-03) to rezone three parcels from RA to RR, after he proposed a reduced development plan that could not be conditioned. The Board also approved a consent agenda including the FY2023 fee schedule, classification and pay plan with a 5% increase, and multiple contracts, and set a public hearing for August 15, 2022 on the Three Oaks Quarry rezoning request.

• Accepted Jerry Bryant's withdrawal of rezoning application RZC22-03 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Three Oaks Quarry rezoning for August 15, 2022 (4-0, Hemric recused)
• Approved FY2023 Fee Schedule as presented (5-0)
• Adopted FY2023 Classification and Pay Plan with 5% pay grade increase (5-0)
• Approved Northwestern Regional Library Agreement for 10 years (5-0)
• Approved multiple contracts including fire department agreements and professional services (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 budget amendment for health insurance claims (5-0)
• Approved NCDHHS Memorandum of Understanding for FY23-24 (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to hold public hearings on the proposed FY2023 budget, including an economic development funds appropriation, and then consider adopting the budget. After the public portion, the board will enter closed session to discuss personnel, potential business locations, real property negotiations, attorney consultation, and confidential health care information. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00pm on June 16, 2022, at the Human Services Building in Yadkinville.

• Public hearing on Economic Development Funds Appropriation in Proposed FY2023 Budget
• Public hearing on Proposed FY2023 Budget
• Board action to consider adopting Proposed FY2023 Budget
• Closed session for personnel, business location, real property, attorney consultation, and health care info

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY2023 budget of $43,323,847, keeping the property tax rate at $0.66 per $100 valuation. The budget includes a 5% salary increase for employees, increased funding for schools, fire departments, and EMS, and a higher solid waste fee. Several amendments were approved to add funds for building renovations, an HVAC replacement, and fire department contract increases.

• Adopted FY2023 budget ordinance (5-0)
• Amended budget to add $228,791 for Cooperative Extension Building renovations (5-0)
• Amended budget to add $58,645 for Yadkin Medical Campus HVAC replacement (5-0)
• Amended budget to increase DJJDP revenue by $27,000 and reduce Fund Balance appropriation (5-0)
• Amended budget to set total Fund Balance appropriation at $2,948,406 (5-0)
• Approved updated FY2023 fire department contract amounts (5-0)

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board will meet to discuss two rezoning requests. The board will consider a continued case and one new application.

• Rezoning Case 22-02: Three Oaks Quarry, LLC (continued from May)
• Rezoning Case 22-06: Steve Olson

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comments, consent agenda, and several action items. Key decisions include setting a public hearing for a rezoning, creating a Public Health Nurse II position, approving budget amendments for vehicles and school capital needs, and approving contracts for engineering and network wiring. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, reports, and appointments.

• Set public hearing for rezoning PINs 4877857308, 4877853418, 4877855820 from RA to RR
• Create Public Health Nurse II position for communicable disease response
• Approve budget amendment for vehicles
• Approve Schnabel Engineering contract for assessment services
• Approve Wilkes Connections contract for network wiring at former Cooperative Extension Building

The Board reviewed the recommended FY2023 budget of $43,323,847, which keeps the tax rate at $0.66 per $100 valuation, and approved several related budget amendments, including $908,764 for school capital projects and $75,850 for grant matching. The Board also approved a $20,000 contract with Schnabel Engineering to review Three Oaks Quarry documents, created a Communicable Disease Public Health Nurse II position, and set a public hearing for a rezoning request. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved FY2023 recommended budget presentation (4-0)
• Approved $908,764 budget amendment for school capital projects (4-0)
• Approved $75,850 budget amendment for Needs-Based grant match (4-0)
• Approved $20,000 contract with Schnabel Engineering for quarry review (4-0)
• Created Communicable Disease Public Health Nurse II position (4-0)
• Set public hearing for rezoning PINs 4877857308, 4877853418, 4877855820 for June 20, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved $330,000 budget amendment for vehicle replacements (4-0)
• Committed $530,000 to Capital Committed Fund Balance (4-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections is meeting to approve provisional and supplemental absentee ballots and to discuss letters from both political parties regarding the one-stop early voting location. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approve provisional and supplemental absentee ballots
• Discuss letters from both parties on one-stop location

The Yadkin County Board of Elections met and approved a motion to disallow the ballot of a challenged felon who voted during One Stop early voting. The board canvassed the 2022 Primary Election, noting two provisional ballots lacked identifying numbers or precinct names. They also discussed a possible voter fraud case and received letters from both parties requesting to move early voting to the Agriculture Building, which they will consider for 2024.

• Disallowed ballot of challenged felon from One Stop early voting (passed)
• Canvassed 2022 Primary Election with two provisional ballots lacking identifying info
• Discussed possible voter fraud case, deferred for further research
• Received Republican and Democratic party requests to move early voting to Agriculture Building, to consider for 2024

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections met to process ballots from the May 17, 2022 Primary Election. They approved 5 supplemental absentee ballots and 15 provisional ballots, while disallowing 4 late absentee ballots and disapproving 10 provisional ballots. The board also noted that 2 provisional ballots were mistakenly inserted into the voting machine in Forbush precinct, which will affect results.

• Approved 5 supplemental absentee ballots (motion passed)
• Disallowed 4 absentee ballots that missed the deadline (motion by Gary Mastin)
• Accepted 15 provisional ballots (motion passed)
• Disapproved 10 provisional ballots (motion passed)
• Noted 2 provisional ballots went into the Forbush precinct voting machine on Election Day

Soil and Water

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board is meeting to review minutes, hear updates on watershed rules and agency reports, and approve payments and contracts. New business includes a $2,000,000 allocation for the Stream Debris Removal Program (StRAP), a strategy plan for FY 2023, and updates on watershed dams. The agenda is largely administrative and informational, with no public hearings or major policy changes.

• Request for payment 99-2022-002 ($6,334) and 99-2021-013 ($6,698)
• Final Technical Assistance Request submitted: $14,875.50 (3rd and 4th Qtr FY 21/22)
• ACSP contracts 99-2022-010 ($2,221) and 99-2022-011 ($1,991)
• ACSP contract refund 99-2020-006 ($9,345)
• StRAP allocation of $2,000,000 for stream debris removal

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board approved two new NC Ag Cost Share contracts, the annual spot check report, and a prorated refund for a non-compliant contract. They also approved the FY 2023 Strategy Plan with an increased well cap and the Assignment and Assumption of Easements for watershed dam #14. No action was taken on informational items.

• Approved new ACSP contract 99-2022-010 for $2,221 (4-0)
• Approved new ACSP contract 99-2022-011 for $1,991 (4-0)
• Approved Annual Spot Check Report (4-0)
• Approved process to obtain $9,345 prorated refund from cooperator for contract 99-2020-006 (4-0)
• Approved FY 2023 Strategy Plan with ACSP well cap increased to $10,000 (4-0)
• Approved ACSP, AgWRAP, CCAP Ranking Forms and Program Audit Report (4-0)
• Approved Assignment and Assumption of Easements for watershed dam #14 (4-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections certified the Hand to Eye count, which matched the machine count for One Stop and North Liberty. Gary Mastin was sworn in as a new board member, filling the vacancy left by Claude G. Wiseman. The board scheduled a meeting for May 26 to consider supplemental absentee and provisional ballots.

• Certified Hand to Eye count matching machine totals (unanimous)
• Swore in Gary Mastin as new board member
• Scheduled May 26 meeting to decide supplemental absentee and provisional ballots

Board of Elections

The Board will meet at 4:00 PM to review previous minutes and close polls for absentee by mail and One Stop voting. The meeting will then adjourn until 8:00 PM to bring in election results.

• Closing of polls on absentee by mail and One Stop voting
• Reporting of election results at 8:00 PM

The Yadkin County Board of Elections met to close the absentee-by-mail and One Stop voting machines, recording 95 and 2,148 ballots respectively. The board adjourned and reconvened at 8:00 pm to bring in results and assist poll workers. No substantive decisions were made; the board scheduled a Hand to Eye count for May 19 and a meeting to approve or disapprove supplemental absentee and provisional ballots.

• Closed absentee-by-mail voting machine with 95 ballots
• Closed One Stop voting machine with 2,148 ballots
• Scheduled Hand to Eye count for Thursday, May 19 at 9:00 am
• Scheduled meeting for Thursday at 8:30 am to approve/disapprove supplemental absentee and provisional ballots

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 contract approvals, plus a separate action to appropriate fund balance. The board will also make appointments to county committees and hold a closed session for personnel, economic development, and legal matters.

• Budget amendments for Finance/Salaries, Administration/JCPC, ARPA funding, and Low Income Water Assistance
• Adopt tax adjustments/refunds for April 2022
• Approve Partners Health Management lease agreement
• Approve Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. contract for financial audit services
• Approve fireworks display permit for Town of Yadkinville

The Board approved a budget amendment appropriating $96,390 from fund balance to cover increased fuel costs for several departments. They also canceled the July 5, 2022 meeting, authorized a letter for a $25 million greenway grant, and accepted an Internet Crimes Against Children grant. Public comments focused on the proposed Three Oaks Quarry, but no action was taken on that item.

• Approved $96,390 fuel budget amendment from fund balance (5-0)
• Canceled July 5, 2022 Board meeting (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter for $25M greenway grant match (5-0)
• Accepted $41,597 Internet Crimes Against Children grant (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple budget amendments and contracts (5-0)
• Appointed Emmy Corn to Aging Planning Committee (5-0)
• Authorized salary offer for Public Health Nurse I at 39.5% above minimum (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections met and approved the acceptance of 26 civilian absentee-by-mail ballots and 1,189 one-stop early votes, bringing the total to 2,148. The board scheduled a follow-up meeting at 4:00 pm to close polls on voting machines and another at 8:00 pm to bring in results. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted 26 civilian absentee-by-mail voters (motion passed)
• Accepted 1,189 one-stop votes, for a total of 2,148 (motion passed)
• Scheduled meeting at 4:00 pm to close polls on voting machines for absentee and one-stop votes
• Scheduled meeting at 8:00 pm to bring in results

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine election administration tasks. The board will read and sign previous minutes, approve and scan absentee by mail ballots, and address a one-stop voter challenge. They will also discuss board meeting supplies for Monday the 16th and conduct a hand-to-eye count before adjourning.

• Approve and scan absentee by mail ballots
• One stop voter challenge
• Board meeting/supplies on Monday, 16th
• Hand to eye count

The Yadkin County Board of Elections accepted 604 One Stop voters and 34 absentee ballots (1 overseas, 33 civilian), bringing the total accepted ballots to 62. The board was notified of a voter flagged as a felon and will follow required steps to challenge the vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted 604 One Stop voters (motion passed)
• Accepted 1 overseas absentee and 33 civilian absentees (motion passed)
• Noted a voter flagged as felon; will challenge vote per required steps

Planning

The Planning Board is reviewing a request by Three Oaks Quarry, LLC to rezone property for an aggregate quarrying operation. The discussion includes a revised site plan that reduces the quarry pit area and increases buffers near adjacent residences.

• Rezoning Case 22-02: Three Oaks Quarry, LLC (US Highway 21)
• Proposed land disturbance of approximately 152 acres
• Revised site plan includes a 49.6 acre quarry pit and 34 acres for plant and shops
• Rezoning Case 22-03: Jerry Bryant

The Yadkin County Planning Board tabled the Three Oaks Quarry parallel conditional rezoning request (22-02) until the June 13 meeting to allow staff more time to review extensive technical documents. The board also denied rezoning case 22-03 for Jerry Bryant on Ireland Road, finding it inconsistent with the 2011 Land Use Plan. Both decisions were unanimous.

• Tabled Three Oaks Quarry rezoning request 22-02 until June 13 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning case 22-03 for Jerry Bryant on Ireland Road (unanimous)
• Recused Steve Brown from Ireland Road case (unanimous)
• Activated alternate Sam Wagoner as voting member for Ireland Road case (unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2021 minutes as corrected (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections met and approved the acceptance of 7 absentee by mail ballots and 352 One Stop voters. The board also approved civilian absentee ballots, bringing the total accepted ballots to 28. The director noted that the State Board would meet on May 12 to fill county board vacancies before canvass.

• Accepted 7 absentee by mail ballots and 352 One Stop voters (motion passed)
• Approved civilian absentee ballots Civ-2, 44, 58, 59, 60, 83, 84, bringing total accepted ballots to 28

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several contract approvals, including HVAC installation for the Medical Clinic and watershed structure services. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office and health insurance.

• Contract approval for Dorsett Heating & Air Conditioning for HVAC installation at the Medical Clinic
• Contract approval for Don Adams Grading for Watershed Structure Services
• Contract approval for Todd Brothers Plumbing for Former Cooperative Extension Building Services
• Budget amendment for Sheriff’s Office/PSAP
• Approval of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Grant Funding Project Ordinance

The Board of Commissioners adopted a grant project ordinance to budget the full $7,316,373 in American Rescue Plan Act funds, including the first tranche of $3,658,186.50 already received. The funds will be used for the standard allowance of government services, covering law enforcement, emergency services, cyber security, COVID sick leave, and materials. The ordinance directs the Finance Officer to maintain records and report quarterly, and expires December 31, 2026.

• Adopted grant project ordinance for ARP/CSLFRF funds totaling $7,316,373
• Appropriated $5,010,759 for law enforcement services (salaries and benefits)
• Appropriated $2,206,817 for emergency services (salaries and benefits)
• Appropriated $10,171 for cyber security software and hardware
• Appropriated $45,829 for COVID sick leave and vaccination clinic pay
• Appropriated $42,797 for materials and supplies
• Directed Finance Officer to maintain detailed accounting records and report quarterly

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections met and approved 7 absentee by mail ballots, bringing the total accepted to 21. The board also noted that 80 absentee ballots had been sent out to date. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Accepted 7 absentee by mail ballots (motion passed)
• Approved civilian absentee ballots Civ-20, 21, 23, 24, 46, 50, 51

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections approved three civilian absentee ballots (Civ-8, 12, and 19), bringing the total accepted ballots to 14. The board also noted the passing of longtime member Claude G. Wiseman and directed staff to send flowers. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted three civilian absentee ballots (Civ-8, 12, 19) (motion passed)
• Directed office to send flowers for Claude G. Wiseman's service

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning a property from CB to RA, adopt a resolution for GREAT Grant funding to expand broadband, and authorize contract negotiations for architectural services. The board will also act on several consent agenda items, including budget amendments, tax adjustments, and contract approvals, and will enter a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning PIN# 5868848176 from CB to RA
• Resolution for GREAT Grant county funding to expand broadband
• Ratify $1.5 million state agreement for courthouse sally port construction
• Approve W Brown Construction contract amendment for Co-Op/Agricultural building remodel
• Reclassify Sheriff's Office Administrative Support Specialist I to II

The board approved a resolution to partner with Yadkin Valley Telephone Membership Corporation on a GREAT Grant application, committing up to $343,751 in sales tax funds for broadband expansion. The board also approved a rezoning request, authorized contract negotiations for architectural services, and reclassified a Sheriff's Office position. Public comments focused on the proposed Three Oaks Quarry, but no decision was made on that project.

• Approved resolution to partner with Yadkin Valley Telephone on GREAT Grant, up to $343,751 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of PIN# 5868848176 from CB to RA (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to negotiate contract with Creech & Associates for architectural services (5-0)
• Reclassified Sheriff's Office Administrative Support Specialist I to Specialist II, Pay Grade 63 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, tax adjustments, and contract amendments (5-0)
• Reappointed 12 members to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for two-year terms (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to execute agreement with N-Focus for planning services up to $10,000 (5-0)
• Reclassified Assistant County Manager position from pay grade 77 to 79 and re-advertise (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections approved 11 absentee ballots and opened them for counting. The board also decided to rent a 5x8 U-Haul to deliver voting machines to precincts. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved absentee ballots Civ-1, Civ-13 through Civ-18, 25, 28, 31, and 32
• Opened envelopes of 11 approved absentee ballots and placed them in the Absentee voting machine
• Decided to rent a 5x8 U-Haul to deliver voting machines to precincts

Planning

The Planning Board will review several new business items including a major subdivision request and three rezoning cases. These items are scheduled for discussion during the April 11, 2022 meeting.

• Major Subdivision 22-1: Three Oaks Quarry, LLC
• Rezoning Case 22-02: Three Oaks Quarry, LLC
• Rezoning Case 22-03: Jerry Bryant
• Rezoning Case 22-04: Dale Rose

The Yadkin County Planning Board tabled the Three Oaks Quarry rezoning request (Case 22-02) until the next regular meeting, after hearing extensive public comment and staff concerns about incomplete reports. The board also approved the preliminary major subdivision plat for the quarry (4-1) and continued two rezoning requests by Jerry Bryant and Dale Rose to the May meeting. No final decision was made on the quarry rezoning.

• Approved preliminary major subdivision plat for Three Oaks Quarry (4-1)
• Tabled Three Oaks Quarry rezoning request (Case 22-02) until next meeting
• Continued Jerry Bryant and Dale Rose rezoning requests to May meeting
• Waived reading and approval of prior minutes until later date

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 4, 2022, to consider a consent agenda with budget amendments, contracts for parking lot and roofing repairs, and other administrative items. They will also set a public hearing for a rezoning request and proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, economic development, and legal matters.

• Set public hearing for rezoning PIN# 5868848176 from CB to RA
• Approve Carl Rose & Sons contract for parking lot patch/resurface services
• Approve Industrial Solutions Roofing contract for repair services
• Approve Ronald J Davis contract amendment to increase contract amount
• Adopt resolutions supporting grant applications for asset inventory and viable utility reserve

County Commissioners

The agenda for the Yadkin County Commissioners meeting on March 21, 2022, consists solely of the repeated phrase 'Public Agenda' and contains no specific items for decision or discussion. This is purely procedural boilerplate with no actionable content.

Soil and Water

The Board will review updates from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission and NRCS. Discussion items include a mining memo, watershed dam updates, and 15 applications for the Stream Debris Removal Program.

• Payment request 99-2021-002 for $1,500
• Stream Debris Removal Program applications covering 8.5 miles
• NRCS Planning Grant update
• Easement Release for Structure #14 (Arlene Frazier)

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board approved drafting a response letter in opposition to a potential mine in Hamptonville, to be reviewed by the board before presentation to the Planning Board. The board also approved a ranking form for the StRAP program, which has 15 applications covering 8.5 miles. Minutes and agenda were approved unanimously, and no other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved drafting letter opposing potential Hamptonville mine (5-0)
• Approved StRAP program ranking form (5-0)
• Approved February 17, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as written (5-0)

Planning

The Planning Board will review a request to rezone a portion of a property on Speas Ferry Road to allow for a single-family home. The board will also vote on the 2022 Planning Board meeting calendar.

• Rezoning Request 22-01: Change 3.965 acres at Speas Ferry Road (PIN 5868848176) from Community Business (CB) to Rural Agricultural (RA)
• Approval of 2022 Planning Board Calendar

The Yadkin County Planning Board unanimously approved a rezoning request for a portion of property on Speas Ferry Road (Case 22-01), based on consistency with the Land Use Plan. The board also approved the 2022 meeting calendar. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved rezoning Case 22-01 on Speas Ferry Road (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Planning Board meeting dates (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will consider Special Use Case 22-02, filed by applicant Robert Baldwin on behalf of property owner Mill Avenue RE, LLC. The board will also set its 2022 meeting calendar. No other substantive business is listed.

• Special Use Case 22-02: applicant Robert Baldwin, property owner Mill Avenue RE, LLC
• Set 2022 meeting calendar

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on March 7, 2022, to consider a consent agenda with budget amendments, grant applications, and appointments, followed by several board action items including a property purchase budget amendment and approval of Microsoft O365 migration contracts. The board will also hear a report on the CD and immunization assessment and discuss vacancies on the Joint Nursing Home Adult Care Home Advisory Committee. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, economic development, and legal matters.

• Budget amendments for EMS/Vehicle Maintenance, EMS/UABP, and Finance/Town Taxes
• Approve adding chest X-ray fee to H.S.A Medical Clinic fee schedule
• Authorize EMS to apply for Capacity Building Competitive Grant funds
• Approve budget amendment appropriating funds to purchase property
• Approve Microsoft Enterprise Agreement amendment to transition to O365 and LiftOff contract for migration services

The Board approved submitting a $9,861,038 Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund grant application (with a $520,000 county match) for school projects including gyms, tracks, tennis courts, and roof replacements. They also approved a $112,000 budget amendment for land acquisition on Carolina Avenue, authorized contracts for Microsoft Office 365 migration and cybersecurity software, and heard public comments opposing a proposed quarry near West Yadkin Elementary School. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund grant application for $9,861,038 (5-0)
• Approved $112,000 budget amendment for land acquisition on Carolina Avenue (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to sign Microsoft Enterprise Agreement amendment pending review (5-0)
• Approved LiftOff contract for Office 365 migration pending review (5-0)
• Appropriated $90,000 from Fund Balance for IT software (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including EMS budget amendments, fee schedule addition, and grant applications (5-0)
• Authorized staff flexibility to adjust NC Soil & Water grant application for watershed dam rehabilitation (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to offer pay above minimum to five EMS and one Human Services candidate (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including tax adjustments and refunds, ordering unpaid taxes advertised, and several contracts for environmental services and linen services. They will also take action on a resolution for Abandoned Cemeteries Awareness Month, select watershed rehabilitation alternatives, and approve a contract for legal services to purchase property. The meeting includes public comments and a closed session for personnel, business location, and property negotiations.

• Approve tax adjustments/refunds for January 2022
• Order tax collector to advertise unpaid taxes that are liens on real property
• Approve USDA NRCS contract amendment to increase federal funding
• Approve Schnabel Engineering contracts for environmental survey and emergency action plan update
• Adopt Abandoned Cemeteries Awareness Month resolution

The Board approved the recommended rehabilitation alternatives for two watershed structures: alternative #3 for structure #19A (raising the dam, raising the normal pool level, no dredging, and a labyrinth weir auxiliary spillway) and alternative #1 for structure #21 (raising the dam, dredging sediment, and a labyrinth weir auxiliary spillway), with no additional land rights for either. The Board also adopted a resolution declaring March 2022 as Abandoned Cemeteries Awareness Month. It approved a contract with Commissioner Zachary's law firm for legal services related to a real property purchase, with Commissioner Zachary recused from the vote. The Board authorized the County Manager to sign State Memorandums of Agreement for funding that require no County expenditure and approved the revised Home and Community Care Block Grant funding plan.

• Approved rehabilitation alternatives for watershed structures #19A (alternative #3) and #21 (alternative #1), with no additional land rights.
• Adopted a resolution declaring March 2022 as Abandoned Cemeteries Awareness Month.
• Approved a contract with Frank C. Zachary, PLLC for legal services to purchase real property, not to exceed $1,000; Commissioner Zachary recused himself.
• Authorized the County Manager to sign State Memorandums of Agreement for funding that do not require County expenditures.
• Authorized the County Manager to sign the revised Home and Community Care Block Grant County Funding Plan.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including tax adjustments and refunds for January 2022, a tax collector order to advertise unpaid taxes, and contracts for dam assessments and EMS linens.
• Approved minutes from the January 31, 2022 Joint Session and February 7, 2022 Regular and Closed Sessions.
• Approved a motion to waive the limit on public comment speakers.

Soil and Water

The Board is reviewing NC Ag Cost Share Program applications and updates on the Watershed Dam project. The meeting includes reports on technical assistance contract amendments and stream debris removal programs.

• NC Ag Cost Share Program applications totaling $39,737
• Payment requests for 99-2021-010 ($5,410) and 99-2020-002 ($10,500)
• NRCS Planning Grant update for Watershed Dam
• Easement Release for Structure #14 (Arlene Frazier)
• Grant application for Watershed Rehabilitation

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board approved four new NC Ag Cost Share Program contracts (99-2022-006 for $10,500, 99-2022-007 for $9,880, 99-2022-008 for $14,098, and 99-2022-009 for $5,259) with a 4-0 vote. The board also approved the January 20, 2021 meeting minutes and the meeting agenda, both by 4-0 votes. Informational updates were provided on the upcoming Soil and Water Conservation Commission meeting, the StRAP program, and the Matching Funds and Technical Assistance contract, with no action required. The board was also advised of two Requests for Payments (99-2021-010 for $5,410 and 99-2020-002 for $10,500) with no action required.

• Approved four new NC Ag Cost Share contracts: 99-2022-006 ($10,500), 99-2022-007 ($9,880), 99-2022-008 ($14,098), and 99-2022-009 ($5,259) — motion carried 4-0.
• Approved the minutes of the January 20, 2021 meeting as written — motion carried 4-0.
• Approved the meeting agenda as written — motion carried 4-0.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:00 pm — motion carried 4-0.

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will discuss and adopt the One Stop Plan and a resolution regarding date changes. The meeting also includes an update on precinct officials.

• Adoption of One Stop Plan
• Resolution on date changes
• Update on precinct officials

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a preferred alternative for watershed rehabilitation and consider several contract approvals. The agenda also includes budget amendments for human services and cooperative extension, as well as a grant application for child care health consulting.

• Review of preferred alternative for Watershed Rehabilitation
• Contract with Latham’s Custom Fence for an automatic gate at Yadkin County Park ($16,475.00)
• Grant application for Child Care Health Consulting ($36,453.00)
• Budget amendments for Cooperative Extension/4-H and Human Services
• Authorization to apply for a NC Division of Soil & Water Grant

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners authorized staff to apply for a $5,350,000 grant from the NC Division of Soil and Water to rehabilitate a third watershed structure. The board also approved the consent agenda, including contracts for park gate installation, building painting, and medical waste disposal, and appointed Philip Scott to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. No public hearings were held.

• Authorized grant application to NC Division of Soil and Water for $5,350,000 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 4-H awards budget amendment, Smart Start grant application, and contracts for fence, painting, and waste disposal (5-0)
• Appointed Philip Scott to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for two-year term (5-0)
• Approved amended Davis Martin Powell Task Orders dated February 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 10 and January 24, 2022 sessions (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Boards of Education and Commissioners are holding a joint meeting. The agenda includes reports from the County Manager and the Superintendent, but no specific legislative items or decisions are listed.

• Report from County Manager
• Report from Superintendent

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education met jointly. The commissioners approved a budget amendment appropriating $400,000 from previously committed funds to the school system for capital needs, such as cafeteria repairs and LED signs. The vote was unanimous (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $400,000 budget amendment for school capital projects (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting, designated as a Budget Retreat, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget. The meeting may include a closed session as permitted by state law. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Budget retreat for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Possible closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)
• Meeting at Yadkin Moose Lodge No. 2149, 1432 County Club Road, Yadkinville

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners met in a special session/budget retreat to discuss priorities, core values, and budget requests for FY2023. No formal decisions were made; the board discussed potential priorities such as public safety, cybersecurity, and economic development, and directed staff to keep the property tax rate unchanged and use conservative revenue estimates. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous 5-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on two rezoning requests, approve a budget amendment for a new Public Health Educator position, and consider numerous contracts for building construction and services. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as budget amendments, tax adjustments, and contract approvals.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning PIN# 5859953372 from RA to RR
• Public hearing and action on rezoning PIN# 580700592186 from HB to RA
• Approve budget amendment for Viral Hepatitis Prevention Program and creation of Public Health Educator position
• Approve contracts for electrical, window, demolition, HVAC, asbestos, flooring, plumbing, and construction services
• Approve lease amendment with Wanda Burger dba A Still Waters (total revenue $9,090)

The board unanimously approved a $500,000 budget amendment for capital projects, primarily renovations to the former Cooperative Extension Building, and awarded multiple contracts for electrical, window, HVAC, asbestos, flooring, plumbing, and construction work. Two rezoning requests were approved, and several new positions and contracts were authorized. Public comments focused on concerns about a potential mining project in Hamptonville.

• Approved $500,000 budget amendment for capital projects (5-0)
• Approved rezoning PIN# 5859953372 from RA to RR (5-0)
• Approved rezoning PIN# 580700592186 from HB to RA (5-0)
• Approved contracts for former Cooperative Extension Building renovations (5-0 each)
• Approved contract for retaining wall at former AOA Building (5-0)
• Approved creation of Public Health Educator position and grant agreement (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of Payroll/Finance Technician to Payroll Specialist (5-0)
• Approved creation of Finance Technician position (5-0)

Soil and Water

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board is meeting to review minutes, hear updates from state and federal partners, and take action on new business. The board will consider approving four NC Ag Cost Share Program contracts totaling about $39,737, and discuss watershed dam rehabilitation, an easement release, and stream debris removal grant applications.

• NC Ag Cost Share contracts: 99-2022-006 ($10,500), 99-2022-007 ($9,880), 99-2022-008 ($14,098), 99-2022-009 ($5,259)
• Request for payment: 99-2021-010 ($5,410) and 99-2020-002 ($10,500)
• Easement release for Structure #14 (Arlene Frazier)
• Grant application for watershed rehabilitation
• Applications for stream debris removal

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board approved two new NC Ag Cost Share contracts totaling $14,954, doubled education contest prize money for FY 2022, and approved the prior meeting's minutes and agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were informational only.

• Approved minutes of Dec 20, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as written (5-0)
• Doubled education contest prizes and awarded teachers (5-0)
• Approved cost share contract 99-2022-004 for $4,483 (5-0)
• Approved cost share contract 99-2022-005 for $10,471 (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on two rezoning requests, approve a series of contracts for building services, and consider budget amendments and personnel changes. The meeting was postponed from January 18 to January 24 due to inclement weather.

• Public hearing and action on rezoning PIN# 5859953372 from RA to RR
• Public hearing and action on rezoning PIN# 580700592186 from HB to RA
• Approve Northwoods Contract and WellCare of North Carolina Contract for Medicare/Medicaid billing
• Approve contracts for electrical, window, demolition, HVAC, asbestos, flooring, plumbing, and construction services
• Approve budget amendment for Viral Hepatitis Prevention Program and creation of Public Health Educator position

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting on January 10, 2022, at 6:30 PM. The sole purpose is to enter a closed session under NCGS 131E-97.3 to discuss confidential competitive health care information. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under NCGS 131E-97.3
• Discussion of confidential competitive health care information

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners met in special session and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss confidential competitive health care information under NCGS 131E-97.3. No other substantive decisions were made; the board adjourned immediately after.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for confidential health care discussion (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider setting public hearings for two rezoning requests, approve budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office, and discuss a salary increase for Cooperative Extension. The board will also address vacancies on the Joint Nursing Home Adult Care Home Advisory Committee and hold a closed session for personnel, legal, and economic development matters.

• Set public hearing for rezoning PIN# 5859953372 from RA to RR on Arabay Lane
• Set public hearing for rezoning PIN# 580700592186 from HB to RA on US 601 Hwy
• Budget amendments for Sheriff's Office/Communications and Insurance Funds
• Three vacancies on the Joint Nursing Home Adult Care Home Advisory Committee
• Closed session for personnel, legal, and economic development discussions

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners met on January 3, 2022, and approved the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda unanimously. They set public hearings for two rezoning requests: one for PIN# 5859953372 from RA to RR on Araby Lane, and another for a portion of PIN# 580700592186 from HB to RA at 4901 US 601 Hwy, both scheduled for January 18, 2022. The board also approved a 2.5% salary increase for Cooperative Extension employees and authorized the county manager to offer a salary 24% above the minimum for a Customer Service Representative candidate. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved December 20, 2021 regular and closed session minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including two Sheriff's Office budget amendments (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Rezoning Case 21-07, PIN# 5859953372, from RA to RR for Jan 18, 2022 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Rezoning Case 21-08, PIN# 580700592186, from HB to RA for Jan 18, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved 2.5% salary increase for Cooperative Extension employees (5-0)
• Authorized county manager to offer salary 24% above minimum for Customer Service Representative candidate (5-0)