Yancey County public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public notice.
The Board of Commissioners approved a grant agreement with the North Carolina 911 Board to construct a new Primary PSAP and radio infrastructure. They also authorized a $600,000 grant application for West Burnsville Industrial Park infrastructure. Additionally, the Board approved design services for the Ray Cort Park Multiuse Facility.
- Approved $4,897,636.72 North Carolina 911 Board grant agreement for new PSAP and radio tower (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution for $600,000 Department of Commerce grant for West Burnsville Industrial Park infrastructure (Unanimous)
- Approved LS3P Architectural & Engineering design proposal for Ray Cort Park Multiuse Facility (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 regular meeting and holiday schedule (Unanimous)
- Appointed Commissioner Grindstaff to the Mayland Board of Trustees following Commissioner Ledford's resignation (Unanimous)
- Approved November 7 and November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are referenced for review. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.
The Board of Commissioners approved the hiring of a medical director, nurse practitioner, and certified medical assistant for the Yancey County Health Department. The Board also re-elected its leadership and approved official bonding for county employees.
- Re-elected Jeff Whitson as Board Chairman (unanimous)
- Re-elected David Grindstaff as Board Vice Chairman (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution to Approve the Bonding of County Officials (unanimous)
- Approved hiring of health department medical director, nurse practitioner, and certified medical assistant (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda, so there are no specific items to report. The agenda text indicates only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.
The Board approved several capital project ordinances for public safety, transportation, and industrial development. They also adopted a public transportation funding resolution and accepted a high bid for a landfill timber auction.
- Approved $111,500 timber auction bid from Ledford Brothers, Inc. (unanimous)
- Adopted FY 2024 Public Transportation Program Resolution and grant application (unanimous)
- Approved $11,647,626 Capital Project Ordinance for Yancey County Public Safety Complex (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000,000 Capital Project Ordinance for Little Leaf Farms Economic Development Project (unanimous)
- Approved $2,750,000 Capital Project Ordinance for Yancey County Transportation Facility (unanimous)
- Approved $2,300,000 Capital Project Ordinance for West Burnsville Industrial Park (unanimous)
- Approved $727,314 Capital Project Ordinance for Cane River Park FEMA Repairs (unanimous)
- Tabled tax foreclosure bidding strategies (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
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The Board received an update on the West Burnsville Industrial Site, which is now a NC certified industrial site. Commissioners reviewed two marketing proposals from Stock Properties and The Stump Group to assist in selling the property. No formal vote was recorded on the selection of a broker.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available, directing readers to review the minutes instead. As a result, there are no specific decisions or discussions to report.
- No agenda available for this meeting
The Board of Commissioners approved a yearly contract for inmate health services and a resolution regarding the construction delivery method for the Yancey County Community Resource Center.
- Approved contract with Inmate Health Services for $132,000 per year beginning December 1, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for Design-Build Construction Delivery Method for the Yancey County Community Resource Center (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any actions taken.
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution supporting Mountain Community Health Partnership's application for a Building Reuse Grant of up to $100,000 from the NC Department of Commerce for a behavioral health clinic in the former Taylor Togs building in Micaville, with a required county cash match of up to $5,000. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the road naming request for Grassy Knob Trail, meeting minutes, and informational reports. No other substantive decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and updates.
- Approved resolution supporting Building Reuse Grant application for Mountain Community Health Partnership behavioral health clinic (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including road naming request for Grassy Knob Trail (unanimous)
- Approved August 26, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 12, 2022 Closed Session Minutes (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available, directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.
- No agenda available for this meeting
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several actions: the sale of timber at the landfill by public auction, an inter-local agreement with Mitchell County for timber disposal, the purchase of a Volvo L60 H loader for the landfill, a resolution to finance emergency and other county vehicles, and a resolution for disposal of surplus property under $30,000. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes, a road naming request (Bella Ridge Rd.), release requests, a refund, and informational items on FEMA engineering contracts and a 911 grant. No action was taken during closed session.
- Approved sale of timber at landfill by public auction (unanimous)
- Approved Mitchell-Yancey Inter-Local Agreement for timber disposal (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Volvo L60 H loader for landfill (unanimous)
- Approved resolution to finance emergency, environmental health, building inspection, IT, landfill, and law enforcement vehicles (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for disposal of surplus personal property under $30,000 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including road naming Bella Ridge Rd., release requests, and refund (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting notice, and the agenda text states there is no agenda. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any actions taken.
The Board unanimously approved two resolutions: one authorizing an application to the NC Local Government Commission for an installment financing contract of up to $5 million for the Little Leaf Farms project, and another approving financing terms with Truist Bank at 4.25% interest over 15 years. The Board also unanimously approved committing up to $1,875,178 in county matching funds for the second phase of needs-based public school grants for Burnsville, Blue Ridge, and Cane River schools, contingent on the school board first expending its remaining $832,652 in phase-one match funds.
- Approved resolution authorizing $5M installment financing application for Little Leaf Farms (unanimous)
- Approved Truist Bank financing terms: $5M at 4.25% over 15 years (unanimous)
- Approved up to $1,875,178 county match for second-phase school grants (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting minutes, which are not included here. The agenda is purely procedural with no substantive items listed.
The Yancey County Commissioners received a presentation from Vaya Health's Regional Community Relations Director Dustin Burleson on current challenges in mental health and substance use services, including workforce shortages and increased demand. The presentation outlined strategies such as rate increases for crisis walk-in centers and therapeutic foster care, as well as plans for using opioid settlement funds. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this informational session.
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any actions taken.
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners and Burnsville Town Council held a joint special meeting on August 2, 2022, to discuss water and sewer infrastructure. The board unanimously approved specific projects listed in Attachment B, including treatment capacity at Pine Swamp and EY WWTP and expansion projects, and authorized staff to submit paperwork to DEQ and proceed with engineering procurement. The county manager was authorized to negotiate and sign an inter-local agreement with the Town of Burnsville for these projects.
- Approved water/sewer projects in Attachment B, including treatment capacity at Pine Swamp and EY WWTP and expansion projects (unanimous)
- Authorized county staff to submit paperwork to DEQ for approved projects (unanimous)
- Authorized engineering procurement for approved projects (unanimous)
- Authorized County Manager to negotiate and sign inter-local agreement with Town of Burnsville (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are specified.
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2022-23 fee schedules for the newly formed Yancey County Health Department and environmental health services, as well as the updated July 2022 Personnel Policy Manual. The board also ratified a memorandum of understanding with NC DHHS for social services, approved a road naming request, and authorized a tax release due to a clerical error.
- Approved 2022-23 health department fee schedules (unanimous)
- Approved updated July 2022 Personnel Policy Manual (unanimous)
- Ratified MOU between NC DHHS and Yancey County DSS (unanimous)
- Approved road naming request for Garden of Eden Loop (unanimous)
- Approved tax office release request for Roper (unanimous)
- Appointed Chairman Whitson as NCACC voting delegate (unanimous)
- Appointed Commissioner Grindstaff as NCACC Legislative Goals Conference delegate (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY 2022-23 budget ordinance after a public hearing with no opposition. The board also approved several contracts, including the financial audit, landfill monitoring, and engineering services, and made appointments to the workforce and DSS boards.
- Adopted FY 2022-23 budget ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved Gould Killian financial audit contract for FY 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2021-22 Budget Amendment #5 (unanimous)
- Approved road naming 'Garden of Eden Glen' (unanimous)
- Approved YCTA drug and alcohol testing policy (unanimous)
- Approved Anchor QEA landfill monitoring contract (unanimous)
- Approved DSS attorneys' contracts (unanimous)
- Appointed Jill Austin to HCWDB and DSS Board (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting minutes, which are not included here. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.
- No agenda items listed
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of real property at 713 East Main Street, Burnsville, for a future law enforcement center, and authorized County Manager Lynn Austin to sign the agreement. The board also unanimously approved the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) County Plan and Certification for FY 2022-2023, appointed Karen Peterson to the Board of Health, and voted to send a letter of support for a new Adventist Health hospital. Additionally, the board declared timber on landfill property as surplus and approved contracting for its removal on a lump-sum basis.
- Approved purchase of 713 East Main Street for law enforcement center (unanimous)
- Approved JCPC County Plan and Certification for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
- Appointed Karen Peterson, FNP to Yancey County Board of Health (unanimous)
- Approved letter of support for Adventist Health 67-bed hospital (unanimous)
- Declared timber on landfill property as surplus (unanimous)
- Approved lump-sum contract for timber removal at landfill (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including removal of Jean Rudasill from Long-Term Care Community Advisory Committee (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda, so there are no specific items to report. The agenda text indicates only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available, directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.
- No agenda published for this meeting
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved appointments to the newly established Yancey County Board of Health and authorized the County Manager to negotiate a contract with Mountain Community Health Partnership for clinical services for the new health department. The board also approved a $56,400 housing needs assessment contract, two mowing contract increases, and a part-time temporary hire to supervise inmate litter crews.
- Approved Bowen National Research housing needs assessment contract, not to exceed $56,400 (unanimous)
- Approved Yancey County Detention Center medical services plan (unanimous)
- Approved YCTA drug and alcohol testing policy (unanimous)
- Denied tax release request for Pamela Ann McIntosh (unanimous)
- Denied tax release request for Rebecca L. Grafer (unanimous)
- Approved tax release request for Charles Ray Lane (unanimous)
- Approved Mayland Community College FY 2021-22 budget signature page (unanimous)
- Appointed 12 members to the Yancey County Board of Health (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to withdraw from the Toe River Health District (TRHD) effective June 30, 2022. The decision was made after hearing from County Manager Lynn Austin, who recommended the withdrawal and a potential partnership with Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP) for clinical services. The board noted that the decision to partner with MCHP would be made after further discussion.
- Approved agenda unanimously
- Approved withdrawal from Toe River Health District effective June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included road naming requests for Husky Lane and South View Drive, the 2022-2023 budget calendar, and several ARPA-related policies. The board also upheld the tax administrator's denial of a refund request from Rent All Properties LLC, approved the county's response letter to the Local Government Commission regarding the FY 2021 audit, adopted a resolution supporting the opioid settlement MOA, and approved a standard lease agreement with TRAC at $1,028 per month. No action was taken during closed session.
- Approved consent agenda including road namings Husky Lane and South View Drive (unanimous)
- Upheld tax administrator's denial of refund request from Rent All Properties LLC (unanimous)
- Approved response letter to N.C. Local Government Commission for FY 2021 audit (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution supporting opioid settlement Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved standard lease agreement with TRAC at $1,028/month (unanimous)
- Approved ARPA allowable costs policy, project policy, record retention policy, nondiscrimination recitals, and grant project ordinance (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
The agenda for this meeting is empty. No items are listed for discussion or decision. Residents should review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.
- No agenda items listed
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners approved a $2.5 million capital project ordinance for an affordable housing initiative funded by a Dogwood Health Trust grant, covering a housing study, infrastructure analysis, and water/sewer extension. They also approved applications for Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund grants totaling over $40 million for renovations and additions at five schools, with a required local match. Additionally, the board approved a $258,919 grant application for YCTA public transportation, a $156,990 salary increase plan for Toe River Health District staff, and authorized the county manager to negotiate a property purchase for economic development up to $2.499 million.
- Approved $2.5M affordable housing capital project ordinance funded by Dogwood Health Trust grant
- Approved School Needs Based Grant applications for renovations at five schools
- Approved FY 2022 Rural Capital grant application for YCTA public transportation ($258,919)
- Approved Toe River Health District salary plan implementation ($156,990 county share)
- Authorized county manager to negotiate property purchase for 'Project West' up to $2.499M
- Approved architect contract with PFA Architects for new transportation facility ($153,600)
- Approved MHA proposal for old library renovation design services ($27,200)
- Approved Anchors QEA landfill remedial design contract ($37,215, shared with Mitchell County)
Yancey County Commissioners
The source document states that there is no agenda available for this meeting. It directs readers to review the minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Option 1 of the proposed 2022 rate increases for the Toe River Campground, which is projected to yield approximately $44,000 in additional revenue. The board also unanimously denied a refund request from CoreLogic Tax Services, LLC, and approved the consent agenda, which included a resolution on workforce board realignment and informational items.
- Approved Toe River Campground Option 1 rate increases (unanimous)
- Denied refund request from CoreLogic Tax Services, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including workforce board realignment resolution (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
The provided document states that there is no agenda available for this meeting. It directs readers to review the minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Chief Deputy Shane Hilliard to complete the term of former Sheriff Gary Banks, who resigned effective December 31, 2021. The board also unanimously approved the sheriff's bond for Hilliard. The meeting was a special session held January 1, 2022, and included only these two substantive actions.
- Appointed Shane Hilliard as Yancey County Sheriff to complete Gary Banks' term (unanimous)
- Approved Sheriff's Bond for Shane Hilliard (unanimous)