Yancey County public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Yancey County Commissioners
There is no agenda available for this meeting. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for information.
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which are not provided here. No decisions or discussions are listed.
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text only states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.
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 details.
- No agenda items listed
The Board of Commissioners authorized the use of opioid settlement funds for reentry programs and approved funding for new county line signage. Several appointments were made to the Mayland Community College and Yancey County Public Library boards.
- Approved $32,000 in opioid settlement funds for Freedom Life reentry programs (Unanimous)
- Approved up to $4,000 for 'Welcome To' signs honoring the 2019 2A Mountain Heritage Girls Basketball Championship (Unanimous)
- Re-appointed David Grindstaff to the Mayland Community College Board of Trustees (Unanimous)
- Appointed Christy Byrd to the Local Library Board (Unanimous)
- Re-appointed Julia Silvers to the Local Library Board (Unanimous)
- Appointed Sheila Poelher to the Local Library Board (Unanimous)
- Appointed Anna Webb to the Local Library Board (Unanimous)
- Re-appointed Gail Parker and appointed Andrew Waterman to the Local Library Board, and Andrew Waterman to the Regional Library Board (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 scheduled for public notice.
The Board of Commissioners approved a purchase contract for EMS equipment and several property leases. They also appointed new members to the local and regional library boards and accepted an offer for surplus property in the Prices Creek area.
- Approved First Citizens Bank installment purchase contract for EMS equipment (unanimous)
- Approved 911 GIS services and support (unanimous)
- Approved road naming request for Wild Rosebay Hill (unanimous)
- Voted to withdraw the sale of a foreclosure property to allow for future resell (unanimous)
- Appointed Christy Edwards, Michelle Presnell, and Stacey McEntyre Greene to the Public Library and Regional Library Boards (unanimous)
- Approved one-year leases for Buchanan and Young, INC, Limongello, and Billy Rathburn at the Bennett Property (unanimous)
- Approved 10-year lease for The Parkway Playhouse (unanimous)
- Accepted offer for surplus property in the Prices Creek area (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a joint special meeting with the Yancey County Public Library Local Board. The session consisted of updates on the AMY Library System and discussions regarding library by-laws, board vacancies, and term limits. No formal votes were taken on policy changes.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Requested AMY Regional Library Director continue providing updates to Commissioners
- Requested quarterly Library meeting minutes be provided to Commissioners
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents should review the minutes for any actions taken.
The Board of Commissioners approved the sale of a tax-foreclosed property and updated the employee handbook. They also authorized a request for outdoor recreation economic planning services and approved donated leave for a Register of Deeds employee.
- Approved sale of surplus property in Prices Creek Township (unanimous)
- Approved employee handbook policy change for emergency services holiday calendar (unanimous)
- Approved donations of time to an employee of the Yancey County Register of Deeds (unanimous)
- Approved resolution requesting Creating Outdoor Recreation Economies (CORE) services (unanimous)
- Approved June 12, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2023-24 Budget Work 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. As such, there are no specific decisions or discussions to report.
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget following a public hearing. The Board also approved several administrative contracts, budget amendments, and a request to relocate a grave at Mountain Heritage High School.
- Approved FY 2023-24 proposed budget (unanimous)
- Approved Gould Killian Financial Audit Contract for FY 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2023-24 DSS Attorneys’ Contracts for Hockaday & Hockaday, PA, Donny J. Laws, and Leake and Stokes, PLLC (unanimous)
- Approved Juvenile Crime Prevention Council County Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Interlocal Agreement with Town of Burnsville and East Yancey Water and Sewer District (unanimous)
- Approved road naming request for Old Farm Ln. (unanimous)
- Approved Capital Project Ordinance for East Yancey Middle and South Toe Elementary school renovations (unanimous)
- Approved relocation of an unmarked grave at Mountain Heritage High School (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 Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several administrative items, including two board appointments and the transfer of a utility vehicle to Mitchell County. They also voted to provide a letter of support for VAYA Health.
- Approved appointment of Gary Banks to the Department of Social Services Board (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Janice Buchanan to the Yancey County Jury Commission (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of 'Peacemaker' utility vehicle to Mitchell County (unanimous)
- Approved letter of support for VAYA Health (unanimous)
- Approved road naming requests for Red Twig Ln. and Quiet View Ln. (unanimous)
- Approved second amended Grant Project Ordinance for ARP/CSLFRF capital project (unanimous)
- Adopted Conflict of Interest Policy for ARP/CSLFRF capital project (unanimous)
- Approved Registered Apprenticeship Standards through NC Community Colleges (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. No decisions or discussions are specified in the agenda text.
- No agenda available for this meeting
The Board of Commissioners met for a special joint session with Yancey County EMS. The meeting consisted of a discussion regarding the department's budget and personnel. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
The agenda for this meeting is empty or unavailable. No items are listed for discussion or decision. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.
The Board of Commissioners appointed Morgan West as the new Clerk to the Board. The meeting also served as a budget work session to review draft expenses and revenues for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
- Approved appointment of Morgan West as Clerk to the Board (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Authorized County Manager to decide on final negotiations for trash services renewal contract
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which are not included here. Therefore, no specific decisions or discussions are known for this meeting.
The Board unanimously approved several farm applications for the Voluntary Agricultural District programs. They also approved the Yancey County Detention Centers Medical Service Plan and declined participation in the Beaver Management Assistance Program.
- Approved Yancey County Detention Centers Medical Service Plan, Policies, and Procedures (unanimous)
- Approved 2 farms for Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District: Bryant Farms (5.38 acres) and Joe & Denise Gibbs (26.91 acres) (unanimous)
- Approved 3 farm parcels for Voluntary Agricultural District: Roger Young (98, 42.27, and 48 acres) (unanimous)
- Declined participation in the 2023-24 North Carolina Beaver Management Assistance Program (unanimous)
- Approved refund requests for Fox and McTaggart (unanimous)
- Denied refund request for Toms (unanimous)
- Approved Board of Equalization and Review 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which are not included here, so there are no decisions or discussions to report.
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to execute national opioid settlements and authorized a budget amendment for the Community Resource Center grant. They also appointed Chairman Jeff Whitson to the Economic Development Commission and authorized revisions to the agricultural district ordinance.
- Approved resolution to execute opioid settlements (unanimous)
- Approved CDBG-CV budget amendment reallocating $77,500 to Public Facilities (unanimous)
- Appointed Chairman Jeff Whitson to the Economic Development Commission board (unanimous)
- Authorized Agriculture Advisory Board to redraft VAD & EVAD Ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved resolution supporting National Fair Housing Month (unanimous)
- Approved resolution and MOU for Creating Outdoor Recreation Economies services (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 YCSO/EMS Emergency Services Calendar (unanimous)
- Approved February 8, 13, and 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this session.
- No agenda items listed
The Board of Commissioners met for a special session and entered a closed session to discuss economic development project incentives. No action was taken during the closed session. The meeting was adjourned following the discussion.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Entered closed session to discuss economic development incentives (unanimous)
- Reentered open session (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting with the Board of Education to discuss the school system's 2023-2024 local budget request. Superintendent Kathy Amos presented funding needs and future facility plans. No formal vote was recorded on the budget requests during this meeting.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.
The Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including the Yancey County Community Resource Center and an open top market. Other actions included approving a budget amendment, a sewer extension proposal, and a bridge naming resolution.
- Awarded Community Resource Center contract to Young & McQueen (unanimous)
- Awarded open top market contract to Tri-County Construction for $117,500 (4-1)
- Approved WithersRavenel proposal for West Burnsville Industrial Park (unanimous)
- Approved $241,000 Civil Design Concepts proposal for Charlie Brown Road Sewer Extension (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Amendment #1 (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution to name Bridge #78 in honor of Patrolman Lawrence Canipe, Jr. and approved $1,000 in costs (unanimous)
- Appointed John Anglin to High Country Workforce Development Board (unanimous)
- Approved $110 excise tax refund for Margaret Elting Handley (unanimous)
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. The agenda is purely procedural with no substantive items to report.
Yancey County Commissioners
This meeting has no published agenda. The only available item is a note directing readers to review the minutes, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or routine in nature.
- No agenda items listed
The Board tentatively accepted an offer for one of several county-held parcels of property and will publish it via the upset bid process. Other decisions included maintaining current surplus property disposal procedures and approving the transfer of a service weapon to a retiring officer.
- Approved request to present badge and service weapon to retiring officer for $1.00 (Unanimous)
- Voted to keep current resolution for disposal of surplus personal property valued under $30,000 in place (Unanimous)
- Tentatively accepted offer for one county-held property parcel and approved publication via upset bid process (Unanimous)
- Tabled contract for WithersRavenal engineering services for West Burnsville Industrial Site (Unanimous)
- Tabled decision to market West Burnsville Industrial Site with an industrial broker (Unanimous)