Ashe County public meetings in 2021

County Commission

The County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an Industrial Development Fund match. The meeting also includes discussions on animal control ordinance amendments and a library interlocal agreement.

• Public hearing for Industrial Development Fund Match
• Safe Haven Baby Box Agreement presentation
• Animal Control Ordinance Amendments discussion
• Appalachian Regional Library Interlocal Agreement review
• Landfill Equipment Request update

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman. The agenda includes presentations regarding a budget amendment, a landfill equipment request, and the Paddy Mountain Agreement. Several board appointments are also scheduled for consideration.

• Budget Amendment presentation
• Landfill Equipment Request
• Paddy Mountain Agreement presentation
• Vaya Health Regional Board appointments
• Airport Advisory Board reappointments

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will review monthly departmental updates and tax reports. The meeting includes discussions on several budget amendments and a proposed property acquisition. Commissioners will also consider board reappointments and a road petition.

• Budget amendments for Emergency Management, Planning, and the County Manager
• Industrial Development Fund Grant Resolution
• Property acquisition proposal by County Manager Adam Stumb
• West Jefferson ETJ Planning Board reappointments
• Road petition for Bird's Eye View Lane

County Commission

The commission will hear presentations regarding American Rescue Plan (ARP) requests from Ashe Memorial Hospital and SkyLine Strategic. The County Manager will also present a premium pay policy, an amended ARP quarterly budget, and a request to purchase dental clinic property.

• Ashe Memorial Hospital ARP Request presentation
• SkyLine Strategic ARP Request presentation
• Premium Pay Policy presentation
• Amended American Rescue Plan (ARP) Quarterly Budget presentation
• Request to Purchase Dental Clinic Property

County Commission

The commission will receive monthly updates from the DSS and Tax departments. Presentations include progress on the Land Use Plan development and a premium pay policy. The board will also consider reappointments to the West Jefferson ETJ Planning Board.

• Ashe County Arts Council/Civic Center Merger Update
• Land Use Plan Development Update
• Premium Pay Policy presentation
• West Jefferson ETJ Planning Board reappointments
• Executive session regarding opioid litigation

County Commission

The October 4, 2021, special meeting agenda for the Ashe County Commission consists of procedural steps. The business session does not list specific topics for discussion or decisions.

County Commission

The commission will review a proposal for jail camera financing and receive an update on the American Rescue Plan. Other presentations include the DSS/Health Department building update and a site easement for Blue Ridge Energy on Highway 163.

• Approval of Jail Camera Financing Proposal
• American Rescue Plan (ARP) Update
• Blue Ridge Energy Hwy. 163 Site Easement presentation
• Industrial Park Grant Resolution
• DSS/Health Department Building Update

County Commission

The meeting includes a work session regarding the ARP budget. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

• ARP Budget Work Session

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will review departmental presentations regarding the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and jail camera systems. The agenda also includes discussions on tax settlements, budget amendments for DSS, and a request to write off 2011 delinquent tax bills.

• Request to authorize write-off of 2011 delinquent tax bills
• Review of VAYA Grant and Budget Amendment
• Home and Community Care Block Grant budget approval and revision
• Discussion regarding a jail camera system
• Rural Operating Assistance Program application review

County Commission

The Commission will review a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office and hold a discussion regarding an ambulance service contract. Other agenda items include updates on the Ashe Industrial Park and landfill airspace analysis.

• Sheriff's Office budget amendment presentation
• Ambulance service contract discussion
• Ashe Industrial Park update
• Landfill airspace analysis discussion
• Keep Ashe Beautiful funding request

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission scheduled a special meeting for August 25, 2021. The agenda consists only of procedural items and a general discussion period without specific topics listed.

• No specific business items or motions were listed on the agenda.

County Commission

The County Commission will hold a work session and business session. The agenda includes an executive session regarding property acquisition and personnel issues.

• Property acquisition discussions
• Personnel issues discussions

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will hold public hearings regarding new middle school project financing and amendments to the Chapter 154 RV Parks Ordinance. The agenda also includes updates on CARES Act funding and middle school access. Additionally, the commission will consider reappointments to the Local Library Board and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.

• Public hearing: New Middle School Project Financing
• Public hearing: Chapter 154 RV Parks Ordinance Amendments
• CARES Act update from County Manager Adam Stumb
• Local Library Board reappointments
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Board reappointments

County Commission

The commission will review a resolution for new middle school financing and a public hearing notice. The agenda also includes monthly reports from the DSS Director and Tax Administrator, as well as an appointment to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

• New Middle School Financing Authorization Resolution & Public Hearing Notice
• DSS Monthly Departmental Update & Energy Programs Outreach Plan Approval
• Request for Reinstatement of Employee's Sick Leave
• Monthly Tax Report
• Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Appointment

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Building Inspections Ordinance. The meeting also includes a special presentation from the Ashe County Frescoes Foundation and an executive session concerning personnel issues.

• Public Hearing: Building Inspections Ordinance Amendment
• Special Presentation: Ashe County Frescoes Foundation
• Executive Session regarding personnel issues

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will hold public hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 County and Economic Development budgets. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments, ordinance changes, and tax revenue allocations.

• Public hearing for the FY 2021-2022 County Budget
• Resolution authorizing an application for an Industrial Park Financing Agreement
• Amendments to the Planning Department Fee Schedule
• Allocation of unappropriated FY20-21 occupancy tax revenues
• American Rescue Plan Grant Project Ordinance

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will discuss the new middle school project, including estimates and a financing schedule. The meeting also includes presentations on building inspection fee amendments and an interlocal agreement for Jefferson municipal tax collection.

• New middle school project discussion and financing schedule
• Proposed building inspections fee schedule amendments
• Interlocal agreement to collect Jefferson municipal taxes
• Review of county property leases due for renewal
• Discussion regarding county facility grounds use policy

County Commission

This special meeting consists of a tour of American Emergency Vehicles with the North Carolina Labor Commissioner. No other business items or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Tour of American Emergency Vehicles with NC Labor Commissioner

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will review the upcoming fiscal year budget and discuss updates regarding solid waste ordinances and tire disposal. The meeting also includes a presentation on the FY 2020-2021 audit contract approval.

• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget presentation
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 audit contract
• Discussion regarding solid waste ordinance and tire disposal
• Monthly tax report and budget amendments

County Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for a special joint meeting. No specific business topics or discussion items are listed in the document.

County Commission

The meeting includes presentations on the CARES Act proposed budget and the Southmountain Children's Advocacy Center lease. Commissioners will also receive updates regarding the Ashe Industrial Park development and real estate market trends. The agenda also covers property addressing and neighborhood revitalization program policies.

• Approval of Golden Leaf Grant for Ashe Industrial Park development
• CARES Act proposed budget and committee membership presentation
• Southmountain Children's Advocacy Center lease presentation
• Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization Program policies
• Real estate market update

County Commission

The Commission will hear presentations regarding the Todd Island Park Restoration Project and a community paramedic program request. The agenda also includes discussions on solid waste fees and a landfill fee waiver for demolishing the former Jefferson Police Department building.

• Todd Island Park Restoration Project presentation
• Ashe County Community Paramedic Program Request
• Landfill Fees Waiver Request for demolition of Former Police Department Building
• DSS Budget Amendments
• Solid Waste Fee Discussion

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will review presentations on airport expansion contracts and ordinance amendments. The agenda also includes discussions regarding property addressing, environmental health inspections, and a neighborhood revitalization grant.

• AVCON, INC. contract for airport taxiway and apron expansion
• CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Grant acceptance
• Revised Ordinance Chapter 91 Amendments
• Family Central Frontier Gas Line Easement
• Reappointment of Tax Administrator

County Commission

This special meeting is dedicated to a site visit at Family Central. The agenda contains no other business items or proposed actions.

• Site visit to Family Central

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will review departmental updates from DSS and the tax office. The agenda includes discussions on solid waste fees, property addressing, and proposed Chapter 91 ordinance updates. Commissioners will also consider a contractor for the Hwy. 163 Convenience Center Site Construction.

• Contractor approval for Hwy. 163 Convenience Center Site Construction
• Discussion of solid waste fee
• Proposed Ordinance Chapter 91 text updates
• Ashe County Public Library renovation project update
• DSS monthly departmental update and budget amendment

County Commission

The commission will receive updates on the Ashe Industrial Park development and Wilkes Community College construction. The agenda also includes a presentation of the 2019-2020 audit report and a mid-year budget review. Additionally, commissioners will consider a resolution regarding ABC permit contact information.

• Ashe Industrial Park development update
• Approval of Blue Ridge Energy REDLG Loan and Grant Program
• FY 2019-2020 Audit Report presentation
• Mid-year budget review
• Resolution updating ABC permit contact information

County Commission

The Commission will review procedures for the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Program and a contract for the High Country Council of Governments. The agenda includes updates on building inspections, tax reports, and Department of Social Services operations. Additionally, the Sheriff has requested a fund transfer to purchase an inmate transport van.

• Adoption of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Program procedures
• Approval of High Country Council of Governments Administrative Contract
• Request to transfer funds for an inmate transport van purchase
• Announcement of bids for the Highway 163 Convenience Center site
• Request to change the Department of Social Services agency attorney grade

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will review sheriff budget amendments and a revised Century Link easement for the courthouse. The agenda includes presentations from the Chamber of Commerce and requests regarding volunteer awards. The board will also consider an amendment to its rules of procedure.

• Sheriff budget amendments
• Revised Century Link easement to courthouse
• Resolution to name a section of Highway 221 in honor of Senator Steve Goss
• Amendment to the Board of Commissioners' Rules of Procedure
• Approval to advertise tax liens

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission scheduled a work session following its regular meeting. The agenda consists of discussions regarding several county departments and rules of procedure.

• Discussion: Tax Department and Social Services
• Discussion: Solid Waste and Economic Development
• Discussion: Agricultural Extension and Parks and Recreation
• Discussion: Environmental Health and Airport
• Discussion: Rules of Procedure

County Commission

The County Commission will receive monthly departmental and tax reports from county officials. The agenda includes discussions regarding COVID-19, emergency paid sick leave, and an amended airport hangar lease. Additionally, the commission will consider proposed charter amendments for the High Country Council of Governments.

• DSS monthly departmental update and budget amendment
• Request for reinstatement of employee sick leave
• COVID-19 update and emergency paid sick leave discussion
• Amended airport hangar lease
• Century Link easement to the courthouse

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will meet to approve minutes from December 2020 meetings. The agenda includes presentations regarding a CSBG funding application and the Agriculture Center. The commission will also consider an airport hangar lease.

• Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission CSBG Funding Application presentation
• Ashe County Farm Bureau Agriculture Center update
• Consideration of an airport hangar lease
• Approval of December 2020 meeting minutes