Yadkin County public meetings in 2025

Soil and Water

The board will review and approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. It will formally recognize an outgoing board member. The board will consider a nomination for a prospective board member.

• Review and approval of agenda
• Review and approval of November 20, 2025 minutes
• Recognition of outgoing board member
• Nomination of prospective board member

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting, each by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved two nominations: moving Van Hemric from an elected to an appointed supervisor position and appointing Danielle Venable to the newly vacant elected seat, both passing 4‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as written (4‑0)
• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Van Hemric to appointed supervisor position (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Danielle Venable to elected supervisor position (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will discuss and approve its meeting schedule for the March 3, 2026 primary election. The agenda includes approving the schedule, potentially changing meeting times, and addressing a new office move.

• Approve Board Meeting Schedule for March 3, 2026 Primary
• If needed, approve the resolution to change meeting times
• New Office Move
• Chief Judge- SLIB
• Minutes from November 14, 2025

The Board of Elections approved the November 14 minutes and adopted a new schedule for the March 3 Primary, including moving some absentee meeting times to 8:30 am. The board unanimously appointed Jacob Huffman as Chief Judge for the South Liberty Precinct. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted November 14, 2025 minutes (approved)
• Approved March 3 Primary schedule and resolution to change absentee meeting times to 8:30 am (approved)
• Appointed Jacob Huffman as Chief Judge in the South Liberty Precinct (unanimously approved)
• Adjourned meeting (approved)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting an updated fee schedule for Fire Marshal inspections. The agenda also includes a reminder that members and citizens must conduct themselves respectfully, with the chair empowered to enforce decorum. No other specific items are clearly identified in the agenda.

• Approval of the updated fee schedule for the Fire Marshal’s Office Inspections
• Reminder of decorum expectations for Board members and citizens

The Board adopted the agenda and approved the October 6 and October 15 meeting minutes. It then approved the consent agenda, which included a $5 M increase to the Schools Needs‑Based Lottery budget, adjustments to Central Permitting and Environmental Health salaries, November tax adjustments, a new Fire Marshal fee schedule, payment of prior‑year invoices, and a $7,000 contract amendment for legal services. All votes were unanimous (4‑0).

• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 6 and October 15 minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $5M school lottery funding increase (4-0)
• Approved updated Fire Marshal fee schedule (4-0)
• Approved November 2025 tax adjustments and refunds (4-0)
• Approved payment of prior‑year invoices totaling $3,704.32 (4-0)
• Approved James Freeman contract amendment and $7,000 budget increase (4-0)

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board will continue discussion of a zoning ordinance text amendment covering sections 111-174, 111-280, and 111-309 submitted by Paul Freer. It will also consider a zoning map amendment that would change two parcels (PIN #581817551 and 5818716392) on Sugartown Rd from Restricted Residential to Rural Agricultural. Both items are carried over from the November 10, 2025 meeting.

• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for sections 111-174, 111-280, 111-309 (submitted by Paul Freer)
• Zoning Map Amendment for PIN #581817551 & 5818716392 on Sugartown Rd: change from Restricted Residential (RR) to Rural Agricultural (RA)

Board of Adjustment

The Watershed Review Board will discuss a request to increase the built-upon area for a proposed warehouse project. The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance regarding accessory building placement on Gospel Way Church Rd.

• Special Intensity Allocation request for warehouse and self-storage development on parcel PIN# 4876163409
• Variance request (VAR25-007) to vacate rear yard placement for accessory buildings at 1929 Gospel Way Church Rd

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and establish the 2026 meeting calendar. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a solid waste ordinance amendment and an emergency rescue squad franchise application.

• Public hearing on Solid Waste Ordinance Amendment
• Public hearing on Elkin Emergency Rescue Squad Franchise Application
• FY2025 Financial Audit Report presentation
• Proposed rental fee changes for the Agricultural Educational Building banquet room and commercial kitchen
• Funding appropriation for an Environmental Health truck

The commissioners adopted the revised 2026 meeting schedule, approved the FY2025 financial audit, and ratified several contracts and fee schedules. They also elected Chairman David Moxley and Vice Chairman Frank Zachary, and approved the agenda and committee assignments.

• Adopted agenda with Yadkin Guarantee change (vote 4‑0)
• Approved September 23 and 29 Joint Session Minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Elected David Moxley as Chairman by acclamation (vote 4‑0)
• Elected Frank Zachary as Vice Chairman by acclamation (vote 4‑0)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (vote 4‑0)
• Approved 2026 board and committee assignments (vote 4‑0)
• Approved FY2025 financial audit report (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including fee schedule and multiple contracts (vote 4‑0)

Soil and Water

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board will consider and vote on multiple cost‑share contracts, including rooftop runoff management and a waste management system. It will also review a cancellation of a $15,404.00 heavy‑use area protection project and amend the Cost Share Master Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026. Additional agenda items include updates from the district and division, USDA conservation plans, and cost‑share applications.

• Approve Cost Share Contract 99-2026-009 – $17,847.00 Waste Management System
• Approve Cost Share Contract 99-2026-008 – $8,310.00 Rooftop Runoff Management System
• Approve Cost Share Contract 99-2026-006 – $4,160.00 Rooftop Runoff Management System
• Cancel RFP 99-2026-005 – $15,404.00 Heavy Use Area Protection, Water Tanks, Fence, Well
• Amend Cost Share Master Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board added a "Board Organization" item to the agenda and nominated Van Hemric to fill the remainder of Lenuel Chamberlain’s term, both with unanimous votes. The board also approved a contract amendment for matching funds and technical assistance, three USDA Conservation Plans, and cost‑share applications. Additionally, five individual cost‑share contracts for rooftop runoff systems and an AgWRAP well were approved, each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Amended agenda to add “Board Organization” (5‑0)
• Nominated Van Hemric to fill Chamberlain’s term (5‑0)
• Approved NC Dept. of Agriculture contract amendment for matching funds (5‑0)
• Approved three USDA Conservation Plans (5‑0)
• Approved cost‑share applications for rooftop runoff and well projects (5‑0)
• Approved Contract 99-2026-006 – $4,160 Rooftop Runoff Management System (5‑0)
• Approved Contract 99-2026-007 – $4,160 Rooftop Runoff Management System (5‑0)
• Approved Contract 99-2026-008 – $8,310 Rooftop Runoff Management System (5‑0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2025-2026 budget and proposed tax rates. The agenda includes items regarding public safety, solid waste, and county administration.

• Public Hearing: 2025-2026 Budget
• Public Hearing: Solid Waste Management
• Public Hearing: Animal Control
• Public Hearing: Public Safety
• Public Hearing: Public Agenda

The Commissioners adopted the amended agenda and approved the September 2 and September 15 meeting minutes. They approved the Consent Agenda items, including tax adjustments, several contract amendments, and payment of two prior‑year Human Services invoices totaling $2,099.67. A public hearing was set for December 1, 2025 at 7 pm to consider the Elkin Rescue Squad ambulance franchise application. The board also approved a budget amendment allocating $37,328 for repairs to the West Yadkin Elementary School sewer line and the well pump at Forbush Elementary School.

• Adopt agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approve September 2 and September 15 minutes (5-0)
• Approve Consent Agenda items, including tax adjustments and multiple contract amendments (5-0)
• Approve payment of FY2025 Human Services invoices totaling $2,099.67 (5-0)
• Schedule public hearing for Elkin Rescue Squad franchise application on Dec 1, 2025 at 7 pm (5-0)
• Approve budget amendment allocating $37,328 for school system repairs (5-0)
• Approve SHI International Microsoft Office 365 renewal contract (5-0)
• Approve CivicPlus Web Accessibility Compliance contract (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from November 6, 2025. The primary purpose of the meeting is to certify election results.

• Certification of election results

The Board of Elections accepted the minutes from the November 6 meeting. The board then unanimously approved and finalized the results of the 2025 Yadkinville Municipal Election. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved.

• Accepted minutes from November 6, 2025 (motion approved)
• Approved and finalized 2025 Yadkinville Municipal Election results (unanimously approved)
• Adjourned meeting (motion approved)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will consider and approve the minutes from its November 6, 2025 meeting. Because no new business is listed, the agenda notes the meeting could be cancelled if there is nothing to discuss. The session will also announce the next meeting scheduled for November 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. and then adjourn.

• Approve minutes from November 6, 2025
• Potential cancellation of meeting if no new business
• Announce next meeting on November 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Planning

The Planning Board will review a request to rezone 3.19 acres on Sugartown Rd to allow for a manufactured doublewide home. The board will also continue a discussion regarding a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment submitted by Paul Freer.

• Case RZ25-008: Rezoning of PIN# 581817551 & 5818716392 on Sugartown Rd from Restricted Residential (RR) to Rural Agricultural (RA)
• Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for sections 111-174, 111-280, and 111-309 submitted by Paul Freer

The Planning Board voted to postpone the rezoning case RZ25-008, giving the owners time to review deed restrictions. The board also tabled the zoning text amendment submitted by Paul Freer until a revised draft addressing legal issues is provided. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Tabled rezoning request RZ25-008 until December meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled zoning text amendment request until new draft submitted (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a sample audit. This is a procedural meeting to verify election results.

• Sample Audit

The board approved the minutes from the November 4 meeting. A motion to cancel the scheduled November 13 meeting was approved. A sample audit of early voting contests was conducted with no discrepancies and the results were submitted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted November 4 minutes (approved)
• Cancelled November 13 meeting (approved)
• Conducted sample audit; no discrepancies reported
• Adjourned meeting (approved)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to sign a supplemental absentee ballot abstract and review election night results starting at 7:30pm.

• Signing of supplemental absentee ballot abstract
• Review of Election Night Results

The Board accepted the minutes from the November 3 meeting. The board signed the Supplemental Absentee Abstract for the election. Motions to recess the meeting until 7:30 pm and to adjourn were both approved.

• Accepted November 3 minutes (approved)
• Board signed Supplemental Absentee Abstract
• Approved motion to recess until 7:30 pm
• Approved motion to adjourn

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments for human services and governing body advertising. The meeting includes discussions on the Communications Center project and several contract approvals for county services.

• Budget amendments for Human Services (Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Medicaid Cost Settlement, and Vanguard Contract)
• Approval of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, County Park Master Plan, and Memorial Park Master Plan
• Public hearing request for the Amended Solid Waste Management Ordinance
• Economic Development Agreement with Advantage Machinery
• Change orders for New Atlantic regarding the EM6 Driveway Extension

The commissioners moved the Advantage Machinery economic‑development item to executive session, approved prior meeting minutes, and adopted a proclamation honoring D.C. Swaim. They approved a consent agenda with multiple budget amendments and several contracts for funding, fingerprinting, 911 data and fiber services. The board also approved three park master plans and set a public hearing on the amended solid‑waste ordinance for Dec 1, 2025.

• Moved Advantage Machinery Economic Development item to Executive Session (4‑0)
• Approved August 18, 2025 and September 2, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Adopted proclamation honoring D.C. Swaim (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda budget amendments (4‑0)
• Approved contracts with Innovative Funding Partners, IDEMIA, Rapid Deploy, and Zirrus (4‑0)
• Approved Comprehensive Parks & Recreation, County Park, and Memorial Park Master Plans (4‑0)
• Set public hearing on amended Solid Waste Management Ordinance for Dec 1, 2025 (4‑0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections will meet to approve previous minutes and address two items of new business. The board will discuss the early voting plan for the March 3, 2026 Primary and sign a supplemental absentee ballot abstract.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 minutes
• Signing of supplemental absentee ballot abstract
• Early Voting Plan for March 3, 2026 Primary

The Board of Elections accepted the August 19, 2025 minutes. No civilian or military absentee ballots were requested or returned, and the board signed the Absentee Abstract. The board unanimously approved Early Voting Plan Draft 3 with the Saturday closing time changed to 5:00 pm. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted August 19, 2025 minutes (approved)
• Signed Absentee Abstract confirming zero absentee ballots
• Approved Early Voting Plan Draft 3 with Saturday closing time changed to 5:00 pm (unanimously approved)
• Adjourned the meeting (approved)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to review absentee ballots. The meeting is subject to cancellation if no absentee ballots or other new business are present.

• Review of absentee ballots
• Approval of August 19, 2025 minutes

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at 217 East Willow Street, Yadkinville, NC. A quorum of the board will attend the Human Services Advisory Committee Meeting. No specific agenda items are detailed in the notice.

The Board voted 5‑0 to commit $29,000.00 to the Yadkin County WIC Program when federal funding ends. It also voted 5‑0 to commit $57,000.00 to the Yadkin County FNS Program under the same condition. The session was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved $29,000.00 WIC Program funding (5/0)
• Approved $57,000.00 FNS Program funding (5/0)
• Adjourned special session (5/0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from August 19, 2025, and address absentee ballots. The meeting is subject to cancellation if no absentee ballots or other new business are present.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 minutes
• Review of absentee ballots

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will discuss member and citizen conduct expectations and procedural rules for the meeting. No specific contracts, rezoning, or budget items are listed in the agenda.

The commissioners adopted the meeting agenda with adjustments, tabling the Yadkin Guarantee Funding Request, moving the Sharp Contract to Board Action, and adding the appointment of Rhonda Beavers to the Aging and Planning Committee. The motion passed 5‑0. They also approved the regular and closed‑session minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting, with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda with changes (5-0)
• Approved August 4, 2025 regular and closed session minutes (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on October 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room. The meeting will include a closed‑session segment under NCGS 143‑318.11(a)(1)(5). In that session the Board will discuss establishing the county’s negotiating position for real property and will instruct county staff on that position.

• Closed‑session discussion of the county’s negotiating position for real property
• Instruction to county staff on the real‑property negotiation stance
• Special meeting to discuss county property

The Board voted 5-0 to enter a closed session to establish the county's negotiating position for real property. After the closed session, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved motion to enter Closed Session to discuss county property negotiations (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections will approve the minutes from its August 19, 2025 meeting. It will discuss absentee ballots, noting the meeting may be cancelled if none are received and no other business arises. The board will also announce the next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025.

• Approve minutes from August 19, 2025
• Discuss absentee ballots (meeting may be cancelled if none are received)
• Announce next meeting on October 21, 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will consider two special use permit applications. One request is from Oak Ridge LLC to operate a mini‑warehouse for RV and boat storage at 4115 E Old US 421 Hwy. The other request is from Rodney & Penny Jones to run a small‑scale auto sales home occupation at 3424 Bowman Rd. The board will vote on each application after staff reports.

• Approval of minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of Special Use Permit SUP25-006 for a mini‑warehouse at 4115 E Old US 421 Hwy
• Consideration of Special Use Permit SUP25-007 for small‑scale auto sales at 3424 Bowman Rd
• Public hearing and staff report presented for each application
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for a mini‑warehouse to store RVs and boats at 4115 E Old US 421 Hwy, with a condition requiring screening on the southeastern property line. The Board also unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for a Small Scale Auto Sales home‑occupation at 3424 Bowman Rd. Both motions passed without opposition.

• Approved Special Use Permit for mini‑warehouse (RV/boat storage) at 4115 E Old US 421 Hwy – unanimous vote, with screening condition on SE property line
• Approved Special Use Permit for Small Scale Auto Sales (home‑occupation) at 3424 Bowman Rd – unanimous vote

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board will review a zoning ordinance text amendment covering sections 111-174, 111-280, and 111-309 submitted by Paul Freer. The board must determine the amendment's consistency with the county Land Use Plan and vote to recommend approval, denial, or tabling for further consideration. The amendment proposes creating a new RT (Rural Transition Growth Area) zoning district with a minimum lot size of five acres and updates to permitted residential and non‑residential uses.

• Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for sections 111-174, 111-280, and 111-309 submitted by Paul Freer
• Proposed creation of a new RT (Rural Transition Growth Area) zoning district with a five‑acre minimum lot size
• Amendments to permitted residential uses, including distinctions for site‑built, modular, and manufactured homes
• Updates to the Land Use Plan to reflect the new RT zoning district
• Staff report (Case TXT25-001) outlines proposed uses and required clarifications

The Planning Board approved the October 13 meeting minutes after amendment, with a unanimous vote. No other actions or ordinances were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from August 19, 2025, and process absentee ballots. The meeting is subject to cancellation if no absentee ballots or other new business are present.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 minutes
• Processing of absentee ballots

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a revised Ambulance Service and Franchise Ordinance and two zoning map amendments. The body will also consider various contracts, budget amendments, and board vacancies.

• Public hearing for Revised Ambulance Service and Franchise Ordinance
• Legislative public hearings for Zoning Map Amendments Case RZ25-006 (Martin) and Case RZ25-007 (Champman)
• New River Tire Recycling, LLC contract for hauling scrap tires
• Budget amendments for Sheriff's Office/SRO salaries
• Detention Center proposal

The commissioners approved several contract renewals, a budget amendment for Sheriff’s overtime, and a revised ambulance service ordinance, all by unanimous vote. They also approved a zoning map amendment to rezone two parcels on Howards Road to Highway Business. A motion to recuse a commissioner from a separate rezoning case was also adopted.

• Approved $80,000 New River Tire Recycling contract renewal (5-0)
• Approved Zirrus dark‑fiber lease renewal (5-0)
• Approved Economic Development Partnership MOU (5-0)
• Approved Professional Air Systems HVAC drive‑unit replacement contract (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office/SRO overtime salary increase $10,000 (5-0)
• Adopted revised Yadkin County Ambulance Service and Franchise Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment rezoning parcels 144170 & 144168 to Highway Business (5-0)
• Approved motion to recuse Commissioner Parks from Case RZ25-007 (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections will open the meeting, approve the minutes from August 19, 2025, and discuss absentee ballots. If no absentee ballots are received and there is no other new business, the meeting will be cancelled. The board will also announce the next meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025.

• Approve minutes from August 19, 2025
• Consider absentee ballots (meeting may be cancelled if none are received)
• Announce next meeting on October 7, 2025

County Commissioners

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

• Report from County Manager
• Report from Superintendent

The Board of Education approved a plaque that will recognize the County Commissioners and staff for their contributions. The Commissioners then voted to adjourn the joint meeting, with a 5‑0 vote in favor. No other motions were adopted.

• Board of Education approved commemorative plaque (unanimous)
• Commissioners adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners and Planning Board will meet to review planning procedures, the county land use plan, and a vision for future planning goals. The agenda includes a purpose statement for the joint meeting, discussion of how applications will be addressed, and consideration of long‑term planning objectives. No specific rezoning, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed.

The Commissioners and Planning Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting. They agreed that County Manager Silverman will contact NC State and the Cooperative Extension to conduct a cost study of agriculture, commercial and residential development, including an evaluation of different residence types. The Boards also decided to hold another joint meeting in January, with the specific date and time to be set later. Additionally, the County Manager will seek an environmental impact study and an economic disposal‑cost study for solar farms.

• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (5-0)
• County Manager to contact NC State and Cooperative Extension for cost study
• County Manager to request residence‑type evaluation be included in the study
• County Manager to seek environmental impact and disposal‑cost study for solar farms
• Boards agreed to hold another joint meeting in January (date/time to be set later)

Soil and Water

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board will review and approve contracts for rooftop runoff management systems and discuss conservation plans for local farms. The meeting also includes a closed session for a performance review.

• Approval of four cost-share contracts totaling $18,523.00 for Rooftop Runoff Management Systems
• Review of VAD Conservation Plans for Shady Grove Dairy Inc and Van Hemric
• Informational update on the Ventrack system and storage building
• Reminder of the Area 2 Fall Meeting on October 9 in Caldwell County
• Closed session for a performance review

The board approved the meeting agenda with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. Finally, the board approved the NRCS Civil Rights Review required by cooperating partners, also 3‑0.

• Approved agenda as written (3‑0)
• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved NRCS Civil Rights Review (3‑0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners agenda includes a decorum statement for members and citizens, references a Yadkin County RE Agreement for General Services (rev: 10/20/15), and contains multiple generic public‑agenda sections without specific policy proposals.

• Decorum policy requiring respectful conduct by board members and citizens
• Reference to Yadkin County RE Agreement for General Services (rev: 10/20/15) on page 1
• Repeated "Public Agenda" headings indicating procedural items
• No explicit rezoning, contract dollar amounts, or ordinance language identified

The Commissioners adopted the regular session agenda with a 5‑0 vote. They also approved the June 12, 2025 Special Session minutes, the June 16, 2025 Work Session minutes, and the June 16, 2025 Closed Session minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 12, 2025 Special Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 16, 2025 Work Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 16, 2025 Closed Session minutes (5-0)

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board will consider two rezoning applications. The board will review these requests and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• CASE RZ25-006: Rezoning 2.7 acres on Howards Rd from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Highway Business (HB)
• CASE RZ25-007: Rezoning parcel 140067 on Forbush Rd from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential General (RG)

The board unanimously approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously recommended approval of rezoning parcels 144168 and 144170 on Howards Rd from Rural Agricultural to Highway Business. Conversely, the board unanimously recommended denial of rezoning parcel 140067 from Rural Agricultural to Residential‑General. The recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning parcels 144168 & 144170 from RA to HB (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of rezoning parcel 140067 from RA to RG (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider routine renewals of existing contracts, including forestry services and a $38,000 health program grant. No new taxes, fees, or zoning changes are on the agenda.

• Renew ongoing forestry services contract with state forestry division
• Approve $38,000 annual grant renewal for Child Care Health Consultant program with Smart Start of Yadkin County, Inc.
• Public hearing scheduled for revised enforcement ordinance

The Yadkin County Board adopted its agenda and approved the June minutes unanimously. It approved the consent agenda, which included occupancy‑tax budget increases and a Human Services health‑program budget amendment. The Board also approved a series of contracts, a rezoning request for parcel 132577, and scheduled a public hearing on the revised Ambulance Service and Franchise Ordinance for October 6, 2025. Finally, the Board authorized a $466,944 fund‑balance appropriation for new sheriff vehicles, EMS airway equipment, and ambulance repairs.

• Adopted agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including occupancy‑tax and Human Services budget amendments (5‑0)
• Approved NC Forest Service contract for $127,160.00 (5‑0)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 132577 from Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential (5‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing on revised Ambulance Service and Franchise Ordinance for Oct 6, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved fund‑balance appropriation of $466,944 for sheriff vehicles and EMS needs (5‑0)
• Approved AirGas contract to supply medical‑grade oxygen to EMS and fire departments (5‑0)
• Approved Avineon contract for GIS database support and NG911 services (5‑0)

Soil and Water

The Board will discuss the Annual Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025. Members will review various conservation policies and evaluate FY 2026 applications for water wells, waste management, and runoff systems.

• RFP 99-2023-002 for $3,330.00 (Heavy Use Area Protection/Fencing/Watering Tanks)
• RFP 99-2023-006 for $799.00 (Heavy Use Area Protection)
• RFP 99-2024-003 for $4,575.00 (Rooftop Runoff System)
• Resolution regarding Streambank Stabilization
• Review of policies for Access Road Contracts and water well caps for ACSP and AgWRAP

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board unanimously approved the FY 2025 Annual Report, the Cost Share Program Review response, and a resolution supporting rapid spot‑treatment for streambank stabilization. The board also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, a USDA Conservation Plan, district policies, and the ranking of Cost Share applications. All motions carried with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as written (4‑0)
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Cost Share Program Review response (4‑0)
• Approved resolution for rapid spot‑treatment options (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2025 Annual Report (4‑0)
• Approved USDA Conservation Plan for Voluntary Agricultural District (4‑0)
• Approved district policies for Cost Share programs (4‑0)
• Approved Cost Share applications and rankings (4‑0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting and appoint chief judges and judges for the 2025-2027 elections.

• Appoint Chief Judges and Judges for 2025-2027 Elections

The Board of Elections accepted the minutes from the July 22 meeting. It unanimously approved the list of proposed Chief Judges and Judges for the 2025‑2027 elections. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted July 22 meeting minutes (motion by Tony Poindexter, passed)
• Approved proposed Chief Judges and Judges for 2025‑2027 elections (motion by Brent Harris, unanimous approval)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Walter Shore, approved)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and vote on renewing a five-year contract with Biddle Consulting for pre-employment testing services. The contract totals $18,140, billed annually at $3,628. The board will also consider public comments and receive routine reports.

• Renew Biddle Consulting contract for $18,140 over five years for pre-employment testing services
• Approve multi-year contract with Biddle Consulting, allowing County Manager to sign
• Public hearing on ordinance amendments
• Consider personnel policy revisions and public safety updates
• Review and approve routine contracts and reports

The commissioners approved the Home & Community Care Block Grant contract worth $325,619 for older adults. They adopted budget amendments providing $65,000 for Fall Creek Volunteer Fire Department 24‑hour coverage and $38,000 for a new public‑building vehicle. Additional contracts for pre‑employment testing, scheduling software, and a courthouse survey were authorized, and a public hearing on a zoning map amendment was scheduled for September 2, 2025.

• Approved $325,619 PTRC Home & Community Care Block Grant contract (4/0)
• Approved $65,000 fund balance appropriation for Fall Creek Volunteer Fire Department 24‑hour coverage (4/0)
• Approved $38,000 vehicle purchase appropriation for Public Buildings (4/0)
• Approved $9,995 Stewart Engineering survey for Courthouse Sallyport addition (4/0)
• Approved Blue Cross data‑sharing and co‑location agreements (4/0)
• Approved Biddle Consulting Group pre‑employment testing contract (4/0)
• Approved Vector Solutions scheduling software contract (pending control form) (4/0)
• Scheduled legislative public hearing on Sep 2, 2025 for Zoning Map Amendment Case RZ25‑005 (4/0)

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will consider a Special Use Permit for a motor vehicle repair shop at 1640 US 601 Hwy. The applicant is Heather Tomlin. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2025.

• Consideration of SUP25-005: Special Use Permit for motor vehicle repair shop at 1640 US 601 Hwy
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2025
• Public hearing for SUP25-005
• Notice of hearing published in Yadkin Ripple on July 31, 2025
• Mailed notices sent to adjacent property owners on July 28, 2025

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the July meeting after a correction was made. A unanimous vote approved a Special Use Permit for a motor vehicle repair shop at 1640 US 601 Hwy. The meeting was then formally closed by a unanimous motion.

• Approved July minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for motor vehicle repair shop at 1640 US 601 Hwy (unanimous)
• Motion to close the meeting passed unanimously

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board will decide whether to recommend rezoning a 4.4-acre parcel on Shacktown Road from Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential, allowing a 22-lot subdivision. The board will also consider a preliminary plat for Jerry Bryant’s major subdivision off North Oak Ridge Church Road.

• Rezoning CASE RZ25-005: Shacktown Rd / Blue Dan Ln parcel 132577 from RA to RR
• Jerry Bryant Major Subdivision: 22 lots and new private roadway off North Oak Ridge Church Rd
• Public notice sent to adjacent property owners per county ordinance

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It then approved the rezoning of parcel 132577 from Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential. Finally, the board unanimously approved a preliminary major subdivision of 22 lots on parcels 122012 and 158064, including a private roadway extension.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 132577 from Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary major subdivision of parcels 122012 and 158064, 22 lots with private roadway (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several service contracts, including insurance and HVAC repairs. The body is also considering the purchase of property at 1234 Rockford Road and staffing changes for the Medical Clinic.

• Offer to purchase 1234 Rockford Road property
• WV Ireland Insurance Agency contract renewal for $745,000 over 3 years
• Professional Air Systems LLC contract for $711,499.69 to replace HVAC unit at Government Building
• Proposed reclassification of Physician Extender II position from full-time to part-time
• Memorandum of Understanding with Children's Home Society of North Carolina for Child Focused Recruitment

The Commissioners voted 5‑0 to adopt the agenda as presented. No other motions or votes were recorded. The meeting included public comments on the animal shelter and the Boonville Community Volunteer Fire Department, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to swear in members and select a board secretary. The body will discuss the duties of the Elections Director and establish an early voting plan for the Yadkinville Municipal Election.

• Early voting plan for the Yadkinville Municipal Election
• Oath of office for Board Members
• Selection of board secretary
• Determination of 2025 board meeting schedule

The Yadkin County Board of Elections accepted the proposed Early Voting Plan and will submit it to the NCSBE by August 8 2025. The board also unanimously approved Walter Shore as Secretary, accepted the County Policy on the Director’s duties, and changed the absentee meeting times to 8:30 AM on five dates in September and October. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted Walter Shore’s nomination as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved the Early Voting Plan for the Yadkinville Municipal Election (unanimous); plan to be submitted to NCSBE by Aug 8 2025
• Accepted the Yadkin County Policy: Duties of the Director of Elections (unanimous)
• Approved revised absentee meeting schedule moving times to 8:30 AM on Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several contract renewals for medical and emergency services. The body will also discuss changes to the FY2026 fee schedule and a potential property offer for 1234 Rockford Road.

• D-Rex Pharmacy contract for medical clinic services: $6,120.00
• Vanguard Professional Staffing contract for eligibility fraud and foster home recruitment: $45,000.00
• Southern Software, Inc. contract for emergency communications software: $46,635.00
• Discussion of FY2026 Fee Schedule changes
• Potential offer for 1234 Rockford Road property

The commissioners adopted the agenda with the noted changes and approved the consent agenda items, which included tax adjustments and several contract renewals. They authorized the Sheriff's Office to apply for a Firehouse Subs grant and approved participation in the Statewide Misdemeanor Confinement Program at $40 per inmate per day. Additional approvals covered a night‑vision goggles loan, a small medical‑transport invoice payment, a municipal‑engineering contract, and a legal‑services contract for Commissioner Zachary.

• Adopted agenda with removal of Rockford Road item and addition of Davie County WIC interlocal agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including tax adjustments and renewals of D‑Rex Pharmacy, Vanguard Staffing, and Southern Software contracts (53-0)
• Authorized Sheriff's Office to apply for Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant (5-0)
• Approved participation in Statewide Misdemeanor Confinement Program, authorizing $40 per inmate per day (3-0)
• Approved Naval Surface Warfare Center night‑vision goggles loan agreement (5-0)
• Approved payment of $8.32 non‑emergency medical transportation invoice from General Assistance funds (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Engineering contract for LCID site permitting (3-0)
• Approved contract with Frank C. Zachary for legal services (3-1)

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will review two special use permit requests. These include a proposal for a public safety telecommunications tower and the expansion of an existing nonconformity.

• SUP25-003: Special Use Permit for a public safety wireless communication tower on Baker Rd (PIN# 596100413594)
• SUP25-004: Special Use Permit for the expansion of an existing nonconformity at 2939 Rupard Ln (PIN# 5844478298)

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2025 meeting. It then approved a Special Use Permit for a wireless communication tower on Baker Rd (parcel PIN 596100413594) with a 3‑1 vote, one member opposing. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for wireless tower on Baker Rd (parcel PIN 596100413594) (3-1)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and decide on a zoning map amendment for VanHoy/Roberts. The board is also reviewing numerous contracts, grant agreements, and a property offer on Rockford Road.

• Public hearing and decision on Zoning Map Amendment Case RZ25-004 (VanHoy/Roberts)
• Project ordinance for Hwy 21 Booster Pump Station Generator SCADA funded by a $61,900 NC DEQ grant
• Contract with CPL Architects Engineers not to exceed $76,715 for life safety assessments of the Medical Campus and Evidence Garage
• Offer for 1234 Rockford Road property
• Memorandum of Understanding with Children's Home Society of North Carolina for the Success Coach program

The Yadkin County Board adopted the revised agenda and approved six sets of prior meeting minutes, both unanimously. It then approved the Consent Agenda, which included dozens of contracts and grant agreements for services ranging from medical director duties to beaver management, all with a 5‑0 vote. Finally, the Board ratified the 2023 Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement and the NCAOC Licensing Agreement, authorizing the County Manager to sign both.

• Adopted agenda with changes (5-0)
• Approved six sets of prior minutes (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including multiple contracts and grant agreements (5-0)
• Ratified 2023 Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (unanimous)
• Ratified NCAOC Licensing Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Hwy 21 Booster Pump Station Generator & SCADA Project Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved CPL Architects & Engineers contract up to $67,150 (5-0)
• Approved USDA Beaver Management Assistance Program Agreement (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the FY2026 Budget Ordinance, pay plan, and fee schedule. The meeting includes various contract renewals and budget amendments for county departments.

• FY2026 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule
• FY2026 Classification and Pay Plan
• Yadkin County Emergency Shelter Project Amendment #1 for $538,000
• Zoning Map Amendment Case R25-004 (VanHoy/Roberts) public hearing
• Budget amendments for Fire Department hose and ladder testing ($48,937)

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners adopted the agenda with changes and approved the consent agenda. It adopted an amendment to the Emergency Shelter Project adding $538,000 in grant funding and approved May 2025 tax adjustments. The Board also renewed a three‑year lease with the Town of Yadkinville and approved a series of contract renewals and budget amendments.

• Adopted agenda with added VIPER Tower item and budget amendment (vote 5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (vote 5-0)
• Adopted Emergency Shelter Project Ordinance Amendment #1, adding $538,000 grant funding
• Approved May 2025 tax adjustments and refunds as presented
• Approved three‑year lease renewal for Hwy 601 water and sewer lines with Town of Yadkinville
• Approved contract renewals for Children’s Center of Surry, TriCare, Information Inc., and East Carolina University
• Approved interlocal agreement with Wilkes Public Health Dental Clinic
• Approved multiple budget amendments covering fire department testing, health insurance, salaries, solid waste, waterline expenses, and insurance payment

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special session to discuss the proposed FY2026 Budget. The meeting includes public hearings on the budget, fee schedule, and economic development funds appropriation. The Board will consider adopting the budget and fee schedule.

• Public hearing on Economic Development Funds Appropriation in Proposed FY2026 Budget
• Public hearing on Proposed FY 2026 Budget and Fee Schedule
• Action to adopt Proposed FY2026 Budget and Fee Schedule

The Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda with a 5‑0 vote. The FY2026 budget was presented but the Board chose to defer adopting the budget ordinance until the regular meeting on June 16, 2025. No other motions were voted on during the special session.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Postponed adoption of FY2026 Budget Ordinance to June 16, 2025

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board will consider a rezoning request for property on Buck Shoals Rd and a preliminary plat for a major subdivision. The board will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding these land use changes.

• CASE RZ25-004: Rezoning of parcels 115259 and 115258 on Buck Shoals Rd from Highway Business (HB) to Residential General (RG)
• J5G Holding LLC Major Subdivision: Preliminary plat for 9 proposed lots and a new private roadway off Lone Hickory Rd (parcels 154431, 154432, and 154433)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It then unanimously approved rezoning case RZ25-004, changing the parcel on Buck Shoals Rd from Highway Business to Residential General. The board also unanimously approved the preliminary major subdivision plat for the Three Creeks Ridge development, creating nine new lots and a private roadway. The meeting was closed with a unanimous motion.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved rezoning RZ25-004: Highway Business to Residential General (unanimously)
• Approved preliminary major subdivision plat for Three Creeks Ridge (unanimously)
• Closed the meeting (unanimously)

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will review requests for a special use permit and two variances. The board is deciding if a commercial home occupation is appropriate for a residential property and considering a request for a front-yard accessory structure.

• SUP25-002: Special Use Permit for a Gym / Health Club at 1025 Phillips Rd
• VAR25-006: Variance for an accessory structure in the front yard at 2921 Cranberry Rd
• VAR25-005: Continuation of a variance case from May 12, 2025

The Board approved a variance for side and rear setbacks on an accessory building at 3809 Prides Rd. It also approved a special use permit for a home‑occupation of a commercial nature (gym/health club) at 1025 Phillips Rd. Finally, the Board approved a variance allowing an accessory structure in the front yard at 2921 Cranberry Rd. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved variance for side and rear setbacks at 3809 Prides Rd (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for home‑occupation commercial use at 1025 Phillips Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for front‑yard accessory structure at 2921 Cranberry Rd (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed meeting (unanimous)

Soil and Water

The Board will address the retirement of the District Director. Members are scheduled to vote on the salary for the role and appoint a new District Director.

• Retirement of District Director
• Closed session regarding personnel matters
• Vote to establish salary for District Director position
• Vote to appoint new District Director

The board approved its agenda and entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters before reconvening in open session. It voted to keep the partnership between the Soil and Water and Parks and Recreation departments, set the new director's starting salary at $75,000, and appointed Caleb Poplin as the incoming District Director effective the day after the current director retires. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Closed session for personnel matters approved (4‑0)
• Reopened open session approved (4‑0)
• Maintained Soil‑Water and Parks‑Recreation relationship (4‑0)
• Set starting salary for new District Director at $75,000 (4‑0)
• Appointed Caleb Poplin as District Director (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the abandonment of Bell Schoolhouse Road and Harrison Road, as well as a zoning map amendment. The body will also consider various budget amendments, software contracts, and committee appointments.

• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment Case RZ25-003, Todd
• Public hearings for partial abandonment of Bell Schoolhouse Road and Harrison Road
• Budget amendments for Human Services, EMS, Opioid Funding, and Sheriff’s Office
• Review of the FY2026 Fee Schedule
• Contracts for Foothills Construction Services, Piedmont Biomedical, and Southern Microscope

The commissioners voted unanimously to return to a closed session, then approved a contract with Michael Silverman to serve as County Manager. They also approved an agreement for Silverman to work with current Manager Lisa Hughes during the transition. A second motion to return to closed session was also approved unanimously.

• Returned to Closed Session (vote 5-0)
• Approved contract with Michael Silverman as County Manager (vote 5-0)
• Approved transition agreement for Michael Silverman to work with Lisa Hughes (vote 5-0)
• Returned to Closed Session again (vote 5-0)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the partial abandonment of Bell Schoolhouse Road and Harrison Road. The meeting includes a legislative public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment Case RZ25-003 and various budget amendments.

• Public hearing and action on partial abandonment of Bell Schoolhouse Road
• Public hearing and action on partial abandonment of Harrison Road
• Legislative public hearing and action on Zoning Map Amendment Case RZ25-003
• Budget amendments for Human Services, EMS, Opioid Funding, and Sheriff's Office
• Contracts with Southern Software, Carolina Recording Systems, and Northwest Compass Software

The commissioners adopted a revised agenda, approved prior meeting minutes, and passed a consent agenda that included several budget amendments. They also adopted an updated Water and Sewer Policy, approved the Energy Programs Outreach Plan, and authorized a fireworks display permit. Several contracts—including a design‑work amendment for the Communications Center and a health‑services contract for the detention center—were approved.

• Adopted agenda with removal of $30,000 software amendment and addition of Ragg Company contract (vote 4‑0)
• Approved March and April meeting minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda budget amendments for Human Services, EMS, Opioid, Sheriff, Solid Waste, and DJJDP (vote 4‑0)
• Approved updated Water and Sewer Policy
• Approved Energy Programs Outreach Plan
• Approved Boonville Heritage Day fireworks display permit
• Approved Stewart‑Cooper‑Newell contract amendment for Communications Center relocation
• Approved Southern Health Partners contract to provide inmate healthcare services

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss termite treatment for the government building and decide on several service contracts. The body will also consider fireworks display permits for East Bend God Country and the Town of Yadkinville.

• Annual audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott & Adams Co for $67,500.00
• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment Case RZ25-003 (Todd)
• Fireworks display permits for East Bend God Country (June 28/29) and Yadkinville (July 5/6)
• Termite treatment quotes for government building ranging from $6,200 to $15,517
• Budget amendments for Emergency Telephone Service Fund and GASB new leases

The Board adopted the agenda and consent items unanimously. It approved several budget amendments, fireworks display permits, and contracts for audit, communications equipment, and mobile software. The Board also approved the EMS budget amendment moving $17,000 from fuel to vehicle maintenance. Finally, Commissioners scheduled a legislative public hearing on June 2, 2025 for zoning map amendment case RZ25-003.

• Adopted agenda (5/0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including EMS budget amendment (5/0)
• Approved East Bend God & Country fireworks display permit
• Approved Yadkinville July fireworks display permit
• Approved Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. audit contract
• Approved Communications International contract ($14,250) (5/0)
• Approved Mobile Communications software contract (5/0)
• Scheduled legislative public hearing for zoning map amendment RZ25-003 (5/0)

Soil and Water

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board will review an RFP for a waste application system, receive technical assistance updates, and vote on new cost-share contracts. New business includes a matching funds request, conservation plans, and a contract for rooftop runoff management and waste application systems totaling $20,469. The board will also approve six-month extensions for three prior contracts and conduct annual spot checks for FY 2025.

• RFP 99-2025-003 for Waste Application System ($18,000)
• FY 2025 Matching Funds Request
• Contract 99-2025-004: Rooftop Runoff Management System ($4,665) and Waste Application System ($15,804)
• Six-month extension requests for Contract 99-2023-002 (watering tanks, $3,330), Contract 99-2023-005 (rooftop runoff, $2,250), and Contract 99-2023-006 (heavy-use area protection, $799)
• Annual Spot Checks for FY 2025

The board approved the prior meeting minutes and agenda, then authorized several contracts and funding requests, including matching‑funds agreements and USDA/NRCS conservation plans. It also approved six‑month extensions for three existing contracts and appointed Assistant Director Caleb Poplin as the new District Director effective August 1, 2025.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4‑0)
• Approved contract for matching funds and technical assistance (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2025 matching funds request (4‑0)
• Approved two USDA/NRCS conservation plans (crop rotation & nutrient management) (4‑0)
• Approved NC Agriculture Cost Share Program documents for rooftop runoff ($4,665) and waste system ($15,804) (4‑0)
• Approved six‑month extensions for three contracts totaling $6,379 (4‑0)
• Appointed Caleb Poplin as District Director effective Aug 1, 2025 (4‑0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with public hearings on zoning map amendments for Island Ford Baptist Church and Nicholson, and on partial abandonment of Bell Schoolhouse Road. Following hearings, the board will vote on those items, a resolution opposing HB675 (EMT credentialing), a CWRAR grant, and several contracts. The county manager will present the FY2026 budget.

• Public hearing on partial abandonment of Bell Schoolhouse Road from state maintenance system
• Public hearing on zoning map amendment RZ25-001 (Island Ford Baptist Church)
• Public hearing on zoning map amendment RZ25-002 (Nicholson)
• Resolution opposing HB675 (EMT personnel credentialing modifications)
• Manager's report on FY2026 budget

The May 13, 2025 recessed meeting featured presentations from the Lone Hickory and East Bend fire departments requesting additional funding for apparatus, staffing, and station improvements. The commissioners heard detailed cost estimates and funding needs, but the minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on variance case VAR25-005, filed by property owner Charles Wishon for 3809 Prides Rd (PIN 594000604857). The variance would reduce side and rear setbacks for accessory buildings due to limited space caused by the house position, septic system, and topography. The board must decide whether to grant the variance based on four statutory criteria, requiring a 4/5 majority vote. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Variance request VAR25-005 to reduce side and rear setbacks for accessory buildings at 3809 Prides Rd (RA zoning)
• Applicant Charles Wishon cites limited backyard space due to house location, septic system, and topography
• Board must apply four hardship criteria from N.C.G.S. § 160D-705 and Yadkin County zoning ordinance
• Approval requires 4/5 majority of board members
• Public hearing notices mailed to adjacent owners, sign posted, and legal ad placed in the Yadkin Ripple

The Board approved the April 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then voted to table Variance Case VAR25-004 for 3809 Prides Rd because a site plan is needed, and the motion passed unanimously with no reapplication required. Finally, a motion to close the meeting was made and passed unanimously.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Variance Case VAR25-004 (unanimous)
• Closed meeting (unanimous)

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board will consider Case RZ25-003, a request by Douglas and Darlene Todd to rezone a 14.216-acre parcel at 2337 US 601 Hwy from Highway Business (HB) to Residential General (RG). The owners intend to subdivide the property and build a single-family dwelling for their child. The board will make a recommendation to the County Commissioners on whether the rezoning is consistent with the county's land use plan.

• Rezoning request (RZ25-003) for parcel 131856 at 2337 US 601 Hwy from Highway Business (HB) to Residential General (RG) – 14.216 acres
• Staff analysis notes the proposal would change zoning from commercial to residential, which is not the current Future Land Use Map designation for the Primary Growth and Rural Transition areas
• Owners state they want to subdivide and build a single-family dwelling for their child

The board approved the minutes from the prior meeting unanimously. It then approved Case RZ25-003, rezoning the 14‑acre parcel at 2337 US 601 Hwy from Highway Business to Residential General, also unanimously. The board will forward its recommendation to the Board of Commissioners and closed the meeting with a unanimous vote.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2337 US 601 Hwy from Highway Business to Residential General (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding two zoning map amendments and the abandonment of Bell Schoolhouse Road. The meeting includes several contract approvals and a discussion on the FY2026 Budget.

• Zoning Map Amendment Case RZ25-001 (Island Ford Baptist Church) and Case RZ25-002 (Nicholson)
• Partial abandonment of Bell Schoolhouse Road from the State Maintenance System
• Resolution opposing HB675 regarding EMT Personnel Credentialing Modifications
• Contracts for CW Electric (Emergency Shelter Project) and Mutual of Omaha (Dental & Vision Insurance)
• Budget amendments for Sheriff’s Office overtime and Town of East Bend tax

The Commissioners met in a recessed session to hear presentations from the Elections Director and the Human Services Director on their FY2026 budget requests. Discussion covered funding needs for elections staffing and technology, additional general assistance for Social Services, a vacant Eligibility Fraud Investigator position, and health program funding including WIC. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings and vote on two zoning map amendments (RZ25-001 for Island Ford Baptist Church and RZ25-002 for Nicholson), and consider a resolution opposing HB675, which would modify EMT personnel credentialing. The consent agenda includes budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office overtime, Town of East Bend tax, and multiple contracts for services and construction. A FY2026 budget work session is scheduled for May 12, 2025.

• Legislative public hearings for zoning map amendments RZ25-001 (Island Ford Baptist Church) and RZ25-002 (Nicholson)
• Resolution opposing HB675, which proposes modifications to EMT personnel credentialing
• Budget amendments including Sheriff's Office overtime and multi-departmental funds
• Contracts: Yadkin Concrete Finishing, Stephens Office Systems, Pace Analytical, CW Electric for emergency shelter project
• Health Self Insurance Fund balance appropriation and Mutual of Omaha dental/vision insurance contract

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously (5-0) to enter a Closed Session to discuss personnel matters. After returning to Open Session, the board again voted unanimously (5-0) to recess the meeting to 7:00 p.m. on the same day. No other actions were taken.

• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Approved motion to recess meeting to 7:00 p.m. May 12, 2025 (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will meet May 5 to discuss and vote on a consent agenda with several budget amendments and contracts, including a $400,000 appropriation for health self-insurance claims. Public hearings are set for partial abandonment of Harrison Road and Bell Schoolhouse Road, and for zoning map amendments for Island Ford Baptist Church and Nicholson. The board will also vote on those items, a resolution opposing HB 978 on EMT credentialing, and a CWRAR grant.

• Consent agenda: budget amendments for Sheriff's Office overtime, multi-departmental funds, and Town of East Bend tax
• $400,000 Health Self Insurance Fund appropriation for higher-than-expected claims
• Public hearing to schedule partial abandonment of Harrison Road as a secondary road
• Public hearing and board action on partial abandonment of Bell Schoolhouse Road from state maintenance system
• Legislative public hearings and board votes on zoning map amendments RZ2025-001 (Island Ford Baptist Church) and RZ2025-002 (Nicholson)

The commissioners adopted the agenda (5‑0) and approved ten sets of prior meeting minutes (5‑0). They approved a large consent agenda that included multiple budget amendments for the Sheriff’s Office, parks, utilities and a $400,000 health insurance fund increase (5‑0). The board also approved the CW Electric contract for a $479,573 emergency shelter generator and adopted the related ordinance. Additional actions included approving an opioid settlement spending resolution for $367,120 and scheduling a public hearing on the Harrison Road abandonment for June 2, 2025.

• Adopted agenda with removal of item g (vote 5‑0)
• Approved all ten sets of prior minutes (vote 5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including Sheriff and utility budget amendments (vote 5‑0)
• Approved CW Electric contract $479,573 and adopted Emergency Shelter Project Ordinance
• Approved Opioid Spending Resolution authorizing $367,120 expenditure
• Approved Yadkin Concrete Finishing contract and related budget amendment
• Scheduled public hearing for Harrison Road abandonment on June 2, 2025 (vote 5‑0)
• Approved JCPC FY2026 Funding Plan and certification

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several contracts, budget amendments, and zoning matters. Key items include a resolution opposing proposed state legislation (HB 498) that would alter local planning and zoning authority, as well as public hearings for two zoning map amendments. The board will also consider amendments to the Grandview Animal Hospital contract and multiple general services agreements.

• Resolution opposing HB 498 and related bills that would change local planning and zoning
• Budget amendments for Emergency Services (fuel) and Human Services (food and lodging programs)
• Grandview Animal Hospital contract amendment increasing compensation by $1,000 (total $16,000)
• Set public hearing for zoning map amendment RZ25-001 (Island Ford Baptist Church) and RZ25-002 (Nicholson)
• Harrison Road partial abandonment and Opioid spending resolution

The Yadkin County Board adopted the agenda with two adjustments and approved the consent agenda items. It approved budget amendments for emergency services, utilities, and tax adjustments for March 2025. The Board also approved a $2,000 amendment to the Grandview Animal Hospital contract, a three‑year lease renewal for the NC Forest Service, and the partial abandonment of a portion of Harrison Road.

• Adopted agenda with two adjustments (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Services/Utilities budget amendment
• Approved March 2025 tax adjustments and refunds
• Approved $2,000 amendment to Grandview Animal Hospital contract
• Approved three‑year lease renewal for NC Forest Service office space
• Approved partial abandonment of a portion of Harrison Road

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on two quasi-judicial zoning matters: a special use permit for small-scale auto sales at 2828 Tom's Ridge Lane and a variance to allow a nonconforming sign to be replaced at its existing location at 1420 Speer Bridge Road.

• Special Use Permit SUP25-001 for small-scale auto sales (collector cars) on 7.48 acres at 2828 Tom's Ridge Lane (PIN 586700596586)
• Variance VAR25-004 to allow structural alteration of a sign at its current location on 1.755 acres at 1420 Speer Bridge Road (PIN 5846354966), despite not meeting setback requirements
• Approval of minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from the March 2025 meeting. It then approved a Special Use Permit allowing Marty Myers to conduct small‑scale auto sales at 2828 Tom’s Ridge Ln. The Board also approved a variance to keep the existing sign at 1420 Speer Bridge Rd in its current location. The meeting was closed after a unanimous motion.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for small‑scale auto sales at 2828 Tom’s Ridge Ln (unanimous)
• Approved variance to retain sign at 1420 Speer Bridge Rd at its current location (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close the meeting (unanimous)

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board will review two rezoning requests and make recommendations to the County Commissioners. The main item is a request by Island Ford Baptist Church to rezone a 10-acre parcel on NC 67 Hwy from Manufacturing Industrial 2 (MI‑2) to Residential Institutional (RI) for a fellowship hall and school. A second request seeks to rezone a parcel on Yadkin Wilkes Hwy from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential Restricted (RR). The board will also approve minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting.

• Case RZ25‑001: Island Ford Baptist Church — rezone parcel 156486 (10.069 acres, PIN 4961918467) from MI‑2 to RI for fellowship hall and school
• Case RZ25‑001: Nicholson — rezone parcel 114009 (PIN 4857029371) on Yadkin Wilkes Hwy from RA to RR
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2024 regular meeting
• Staff analysis reviews consistency with 2023 Yadkin County Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Secondary Growth Area)
• Planning Board will vote on recommendation to Board of Commissioners; no final decision at this meeting

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It approved Rezoning Case RZ25-001, changing parcel 156486 from Manufacturing Industrial 1 to Residential Institutional, by unanimous vote. It approved Rezoning Case RZ25-002, changing parcel 114009 from Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential, by a 3‑to‑1 vote. The meeting was then closed unanimously.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning Case RZ25-001: MI-1 to Residential Institutional (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning Case RZ25-002: Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential (3-1)
• Closed meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a special session to discuss a personnel matter. The meeting will be held in a closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1)(6).

• Closed session to discuss personnel matters

The commissioners voted 5-0 to enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter. After returning to open session, they voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Closed session motion approved (5-0)
• Adjournment motion approved (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting an Opioid Settlement Project Ordinance appropriating over $6.2 million in settlement funds over 18 years. A public hearing is set for partial abandonment of Bell Schoolhouse Road from the state maintenance system. The consent agenda includes budget amendments and policy revisions, and the board will also act on ambulance fund appropriation and award an emergency shelter contract.

• Opioid Settlement Project Ordinance for $6,217,128 in funds
• Public hearing on partial abandonment of Bell Schoolhouse Road
• Budget amendments for Town of Boonville taxes, insurance payments, adoptions
• Appropriating committed fund balance for an ambulance
• Award local emergency shelter RFP contract

The Yadkin County Board adopted an ordinance outlining how opioid settlement money will be spent over the 18‑year settlement period. It also passed resolutions opposing North Carolina Senate Bill 382 and House Bill 219, and approved several budget amendments, including a tax increase for the Town of Boonville. The Board approved revised personnel policies and a new public‑records request policy.

• Adopted agenda (vote 4‑0)
• Approved five sets of prior meeting minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including Boonville tax increase and insurance payment budget amendments (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Opioid Settlement Project Ordinance
• Approved revised Personnel Policy
• Approved Public Records Request Policy
• Adopted resolution opposing NC Senate Bill 382 (zoning authority)
• Adopted resolution opposing NC House Bill 219 (ambulance franchise)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special session to discuss a personnel matter. The board will enter a closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1)(6).

• Closed session to discuss personnel matters

The commissioners voted unanimously (5-0) to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters. After returning to open session, they again voted unanimously (5-0) to adjourn the special meeting.

• Closed session motion approved (5-0)
• Adjournment motion approved (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Education and Board of Commissioners are holding a joint meeting to receive reports from the County Manager and Superintendent, and to discuss roofing projects and a guaranteed energy contract. Following the joint session, each board will recess to its own separate meeting.

• Discussion of roofing projects for school facilities
• Discussion of guaranteed energy savings contract
• Reports from County Manager and Superintendent
• Joint meeting format with recess to separate board meetings

The Board voted 5‑0 to postpone the transfer of Communications, its employees, and positions from the Sheriff’s Office to the County Commissioners’ authority until July 1, 2025. No other motions were adopted; the remaining agenda items were discussed without formal decisions.

• Approved delay of Communications transfer to July 1 2025 (5‑0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Education and Board of Commissioners are meeting jointly to hear reports from the county manager and superintendent, and discuss roofing projects and a guaranteed energy initiative. The boards will then recess for their separate regular meetings.

• Report from County Manager
• Report from Superintendent
• Roofing Projects discussion
• Guaranteed Energy discussion

The Commissioners signed off on a Guaranteed Energy Performance Contract that will provide energy‑saving upgrades for the school system at an estimated cost of about $183,000 per year. No other substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the joint meeting minutes.

• Approved Guaranteed Energy Performance Contract (approx $183,000 per year)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting on March 24, 2025, to discuss the Opioid Litigation and a personnel matter. The board will enter Closed Session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1)(3)(6) to consult with an attorney on the litigation and discuss personnel. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Discuss Opioid Litigation with attorney
• Discuss personnel matter

The commissioners voted to enter a closed session to consult an attorney on the opioid litigation and personnel matters (3‑0). They then approved withdrawing the county’s amended complaint against pharmacy benefit managers in the opioid case (5‑0). The board re‑entered closed session (5‑0) and later adjourned the meeting (5‑0).

• Enter closed session on opioid litigation and personnel matters (3-0)
• Withdraw from amended complaint against pharmacy benefit managers (5-0)
• Re‑enter closed session for previously stated reasons (5-0)
• Adjourn the special session (5-0)

Soil and Water

The Board will discuss the FY 2026 Strategic Plan and review several conservation project requests. The meeting includes updates from the Division and NRCS.

• Waste Application System (99-2025-003) for $18,000.00
• AgWRAP Well and Wellhouse (RFP 99-2025-802) for $10,419.00
• AgWRAP Pump supplemental (99-2025-803) for $3,975.00
• FY 2026 Strategic Plan Review
• Education Contest results and spending

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board approved the FY 2026 Strategic Plan with its supporting BMP audit and ranking forms. It also approved the education contest budget, several cost‑share contracts, a conservation plan, and USDA conservation plans. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved education contest budget breakdown (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 Strategic Plan and supporting documents (4‑0)
• Approved Cost Share Contract 99-2025-003 for $18,000 Waste Application System (4‑0)
• Approved Cost Share Contract 99-2025-803 for $3,975 AgWRAP Well Pump (4‑0)
• Approved conservation plan for contract 99-2025-802 (4‑0)
• Approved USDA conservation plans (4‑0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items. Consent items include budget amendments for Human Services/Adoptions Funding, tax adjustments, a general services contract with Piedmont Door Automation (capped at $15,000 per year), and a CareSource insurance agreement. Discussion items feature an Opioid Settlement Project Ordinance, a resolution on Senate Bill 292 regarding local zoning authority, and personnel policy revisions. The board will also take action on building assessment services, a NC DMVA grant, and a firefighter relief fund appointment.

• Consent: Budget amendments for Human Services/Adoptions Funding
• Consent: Piedmont Door Automation General Services Contract (up to $15,000/year)
• Discussion: Opioid Settlement Project Ordinance
• Discussion: Senate Bill 292 – Zoning Authority of Local Governments resolution
• Action: Reclassify Physician Extender 1 (Position #600014) to Nursing Supervisor

The Board voted 3-2 to transfer the Communications Division from the Sheriff's authority to the County Commissioners, under the County Manager's Office, effective April 1, 2025. They also approved a pay grade reclassification for the Communications Director position. Other actions included authorizing a contract negotiation for building assessments, approving a grant application, and appointing a new Firefighters' Relief Fund Board member.

• Moved Communications Division from Sheriff to County Manager's Office (3-2)
• Reclassified Communications Director position from pay grade 74 to 78 (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to negotiate contract with CPL for building assessments (5-0)
• Authorized submittal of NC DMVA grant application (5-0)
• Appointed Isaac Hampton to Yadkinville Fire Department Relief Fund Board (5-0)
• Added Nursing Supervisor classification and reclassified position #700015 (5-0)
• Adopted VIPER MOU with amendment naming Emergency Services Director as backup POC (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and contracts (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special session to discuss a personnel matter. The meeting will be conducted in a closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1)(6).

• Closed session regarding personnel matters

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners met in special session on March 11, 2025, solely to discuss a personnel matter. The board voted 4-0 to enter closed session under state law, and after reconvening, voted 5-0 to adjourn. No other business was conducted.

• Voted 4-0 to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1)(6)
• Voted 5-0 to adjourn after returning to open session

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will hold an evidentiary hearing on three variance requests. Case VAR25-001 seeks to allow an accessory building in the front yard at 2838 Richmond Hill Church Rd due to septic and cost issues. Case VAR25-002 requests a variance to place an in-ground pool in the front yard at 2216 Casmore Rd because of existing septic and structures. Case VAR25-003 and a related watershed request involve reducing front and rear setbacks on parcel PIN 486602864932. The board will also approve minutes from February 10, 2024.

• Case VAR25-001: Variance to allow accessory building in front yard at 2838 Richmond Hill Church Rd (PIN 592000869069)
• Case VAR25-002: Variance to allow in-ground pool in front yard at 2216 Casmore Rd (PIN 489700278439)
• Case VAR25-003: Variance to reduce rear and front property line setbacks on parcel PIN 486602864932
• Watershed 10/70 Request for parcel PIN 486602864932 accompanying Case VAR25-003
• Approval of February 10, 2024 meeting minutes

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment approved a Special Intensity Allocation for a property on Rocky Branch Rd, allowing up to 70% built-upon area, and granted three variances: VAR25-003 (setback reduction for Albatross Supply expansion), VAR25-002 (front-yard pool at 2216 Casmore Rd), and VAR25-001 (front-yard garage at 2838 Richmond Hill Rd). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Special Intensity Allocation for PIN# 486602864932 (unanimous)
• Approved variance VAR25-003 reducing front and rear setbacks to 5ft for Albatross Supply (unanimous)
• Approved variance VAR25-002 allowing front-yard pool at 2216 Casmore Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance VAR25-001 allowing front-yard garage at 2838 Richmond Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including multiple budget amendments and contracts, and will take action on items such as the Home Community Care Block Grant funding plan revision, a school energy savings contract, and a lease agreement. No public hearings are scheduled. The board will also receive manager's reports and address board vacancies.

• Approval of budget amendments for Human Services/Performance Management (total $21,992)
• Authorization to apply for $20,000 NC Amateur Sports grant for ballfield lighting at Yadkin County Park
• Agreement with Atlantic Power Solutions for $76,798 generator at Hwy 21 Booster Pump Station
• Home Community Care Block Grant funding plan revision
• School Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract resolution

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution acknowledging the school board's guaranteed energy savings contract with Schneider Electric, not to exceed $6.5 million, and approved a budget amendment for school capital matching funds. The board also heard extensive public comments about the Boonville Fire Department's response issues and management concerns, but took no formal action on the fire department. Several contracts and appointments were approved, and the Schomberg Properties lease was continued to a future meeting.

• Adopted resolution acknowledging school guaranteed energy savings contract (4-1)
• Approved $84,741 budget amendment for school capital matching funds (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts for generator, carpet, plumbing, HVAC, and agreements (4-1)
• Adopted resolution declaring March 2025 Abandoned Cemeteries Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved Home Community Care Block Grant funding plan revision (4-0, Commissioner Oliver recused)
• Continued Schomberg Properties lease to future meeting (5-0)
• Appointed David Cox and Robin Nance to Aging Planning Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Chase Alexander and Neil Trivette to Boonville Fire Relief Fund Board (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to sign previous minutes and discuss the duties of the Director and Assistant Director. The board will also address a letter to County Commissioners regarding a building lease.

• Review of Director duties and responsibilities
• Review of Assistant Director job description
• Letter to County Commissioners concerning building lease

The Yadkin County Board of Elections unanimously approved an updated version of the 'Duties of Director of Elections' and a revised job description for the Assistant Director position, which will be posted soon. The board also approved a letter to the County Board of Commissioners expressing their desire to keep the office in its current location in the Pioneer Building, and approved paying a $125.00 group fee to join the NC Election Board Association. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved updated 'Duties of Director of Elections' (unanimous)
• Approved updated Assistant Director job description (unanimous)
• Approved letter to County Board of Commissioners to keep office in Pioneer Building (unanimous)
• Approved $125.00 fee to join NC Election Board Association (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss various contracts and budget adjustments, including a funding increase for professional staffing. The meeting also includes a report on community health and immunization assessments.

• Budget amendment to increase Vanguard Professional Staffing contract from $765,000 to $785,000
• Proposed contracts with Atlantic Power Solutions, Thomas Carpets, and Todd Brothers
• Proposed contracts with Terracon and Zirrus
• Lease agreement with Schomberg Properties
• Jonesville Jubilee Fireworks display permit

The Board approved a $102,388.49 contract with My4Sons dba Triad Home Improvements to renovate Courtrooms 1 and 2 to meet Administrative Office of the Courts requirements for a new paperless system by July 1, 2025. They also approved contracts for a detention center generator, carpet replacement, plumbing, geotechnical services, and fiber internet, plus several budget amendments. The Board set the Elections Director's pay at $55,000 with no other increase for 12 months.

• Approved My4Sons contract for courtroom renovations ($102,388.49) and budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved Atlantic Power Solutions generator contract for HWY 21 booster station ($34,667)
• Approved Thomas Carpets contract for government building carpet replacement ($16,714.64)
• Approved Todd Brothers Plumbing contract for detention center muffin grinder ($69,952.75)
• Approved Terracon geotechnical engineering contract ($16,280)
• Approved Zirrus fiber internet contract for Magnolia Building ($64,499.40)
• Approved Elections Director pay at $55,000 with no other increase for 12 months (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, tax adjustments, and agreements (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a Budget 101 informational meeting. The agenda states that the Board will not take any action or discuss County business actions during this session.

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners held a special session to review the General Fund budget, focusing on personnel, operations, capital, debt, programs, and education costs. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, with the county manager providing detailed expenditure breakdowns and answering questions. The board discussed future information on vehicles, fire departments, personnel, and communications.

• No formal decisions made; session was informational

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will hold a hearing on a variance request (VAR24-005) to reduce yard setback requirements for a proposed garage at 3104 Labonte Ln. The board will also approve minutes from its November 2024 meeting and adopt its 2025 meeting schedule. A 4/5 majority vote is required to grant the variance.

• Variance request to reduce setback for garage at 3104 Labonte Ln (PIN 4886510027)
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024
• Setting the 2025 regular meeting schedule (2nd Monday of each month)

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment approved a zoning variance for Angelica Salas at 3104 Labonte Ln, waiving the 25-foot side setback requirement for her garage due to septic system placement. The board also unanimously approved the November 2024 meeting minutes and adopted the 2025 meeting schedule. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance VAR24-002 for garage side setback at 3104 Labonte Ln (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners meets for a regular session to consider consent agenda items including a sole source SCADA contract, approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and act on several board action items such as a grant application, ordinance amendment, and prior year invoices. The board will also discuss board vacancies and upcoming budget sessions.

• Approve sole source justification and $20,736.87 contract with Dorsett Controls for SCADA implementation on the Hwy 21 waterline
• Consider 2025 CWRAR Grant Application for compactor receiver boxes
• Yadkin County Public Facilities Project Ordinance Amendment #6
• Board vacancies: Aging Planning Committee (4), Board of Adjustment alternate, Planning Board alternates (2), Human Services Advisory Committee optometrist
• Budget sessions scheduled for Feb 16 and 17 at 6:00 PM

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 CWRAR grant application for two compactor receiver boxes, with a 20% county match of about $3,000. They also approved several consent agenda items, including a $20,407.54 contract for a SCADA system, and approved payment of prior year invoices. The board discussed but did not vote on providing up to $11,000 per municipality for school resource officers.

• Approved 2025 CWRAR grant application for two compactor receiver boxes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Dorsett Controls SCADA contract for $20,407.54 (5-0)
• Approved payment of Sheriff's Office prior year invoices totaling $892.54 (5-0)
• Approved payment of inmate medical clinic prior year invoices totaling $2,527.00 (5-0)
• Adopted Public Facilities Project Ordinance Amendment #6 moving $85,000 to furniture and equipment (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Norman to Child Fatality Prevention Team (5-0)
• Appointed Kevin Austin to Workforce Development Board (5-0)
• Reappointed members to Richmond Hill Law School Commission and Tourism Development Authority (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on February 3, 2025, with the sole purpose of entering closed session under state law to discuss a personnel matter. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1)(6) to discuss personnel matters

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners met in special session on February 3, 2025, to discuss a personnel matter. The board voted 3-0 to enter closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1)(6) for personnel discussions, then voted 5-0 to adjourn. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Voted 3-0 to enter closed session for personnel discussion
• Voted 5-0 to adjourn the special session

County Commissioners

This is a special budget retreat where the Board of Commissioners will discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. No decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion and planning only.

• Discussion of the FY 2025-2026 budget at a special retreat

The Board held a special session to review the county's fund structure, FY2025 budget ordinance, financial updates, and anticipated FY2026 budget. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the session; it was informational and preparatory for upcoming budget discussions.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the session

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to consider consent items including budget amendments totaling $1,760,300 for EMS, finance, sheriff's office, and solid waste, as well as tax adjustments for December 2024 and a $71,672 grant application for Child Care Health Consultant services. Discussion items include contracts for Todd Brothers Plumbing, Dorsett Controls SCADA, MCA, an MOU for VIPER emergency responder system, and school resource officers. The board will also discuss vacancies and appointments to various county committees.

• Budget amendments of $1,760,300 for EMS equipment, finance/insurance, sheriff's overtime, and solid waste part-time salary
• Tax adjustments and refunds for December 2024
• Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) services grant application for $71,672
• Todd Brothers Plumbing land management contract and budget amendment
• Discussion on School Resource Officers

The Board approved a $77,804.29 contract with MCA Inc. for a physical access control system in the new Magnolia Building, and a $17,700.35 contract with Todd Brothers Plumbing for septic system repairs at a public health nuisance property. Both were approved unanimously (5-0). The Board also approved the consent agenda, including several budget amendments and contract renewals, and discussed but did not vote on a VIPER radio MOU and School Resource Officer funding.

• Approved MCA Inc. contract for $77,804.29 for Magnolia Building access control (5-0)
• Approved Todd Brothers Plumbing contract for $17,700.35 and related budget amendment for septic repair (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including EMS equipment, insurance payments, sheriff overtime, solid waste salary budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved Smart Start grant application for $41,742 for Child Care Health Consultant services (5-0)
• Approved Sanpro biohazard waste disposal contract renewal (5-0)
• Approved Tek84 scanner service contract renewal (5-0)
• Approved tax adjustments and refunds for December 2024 (5-0)
• Moved to closed session for personnel, economic development, and legal matters (5-0)

Soil and Water

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board will approve minutes from November 2024, receive informational updates on a Farm Succession Event and programs from staff, and act on new business including a cost-share application, ranking, and a $10,419 contract for an AgWrap Well.

• Review/approval of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Cost Share Application for AgWrap Well
• Cost Share Ranking for AgWrap Well
• Cost Share Contract 99-2025-802 for AgWrap Well — $10,419.00
• Informational updates from Division (Elise McLaughlin) and NRCS (Lance Parker)

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board approved a cost-share contract for an AgWrap Well, along with the associated application and ranking, all by unanimous 3-0 votes. The board also approved the prior meeting minutes and the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational only.

• Approved minutes of Nov 21, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Approved agenda as written (3-0)
• Approved cost share application for next highest-ranking contract (3-0)
• Approved cost share ranking form for applicant (3-0)
• Approved Contract 99-2025-802 for $10,419.00 for AgWrap Well (3-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a legislative public hearing and vote on a zoning map amendment case (RZ-17-012) for Homer Brooks & Cathy Wade. The consent agenda includes budget amendments for the animal shelter spay/neuter program, grant funds, Mt. Valley Hospice building reuse grant, and emergency telephone service fund. Other action items include approval of several contracts and prior year invoices, plus appointments to fill multiple board vacancies.

• Public hearing and board action on zoning map amendment RZ-17-012 (Homer Brooks & Cathy Wade)
• Budget amendments: Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter Program ($20,000), Animal Shelter Grant ($500), Mt. Valley Hospice Building Reuse Grant ($100,933), Emergency Telephone Service Fund
• CW Electric Company contract for $152,000 for new lights at baseball/softball field #2 at Yadkin County Park
• Contract approvals: New Horizons amendment, 21Docs, Terracon, Rogers Law Group, PQA Healthcare lease extension, Stewart-Cooper-Newell agreement, Engineered Tower Solutions agreement
• Board vacancies: Aging Planning Committee (2), Board of Adjustment alternate, Planning Board alternate, Human Services Advisory Committee

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request (RZ24-012) for a parcel on Buck Shoals Road from Manufacturing Industrial 1 to Rural Agricultural, along with several consent agenda items including budget amendments and contracts. The board also approved payments for prior-year invoices, a lease extension for PQA Healthcare, and agreements for architectural and engineering services. A contract with Rogers Law Group was not approved due to lack of a second.

• Approved rezoning RZ24-012 (Brooks & Wade) from MI-1 to RA (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and contracts (5-0)
• Approved payment of $319 in prior-year Sanpro invoices for Emergency Services (5-0)
• Approved payment of $198 in prior-year Sanpro invoices for Human Services (5-0)
• Approved PQA Healthcare lease extension to July 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects for Communications Center design (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Engineered Tower Solutions for VIPER tower services (5-0)
• Rogers Law Group contract motion died for lack of a second