Ashe County public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
County Commission to approve Middle School contract amendments
The Ashe County Commission will consider several items, including a resolution to remove the appointed Plat Review Officer, a reappointment to the Northwestern Regional Housing Authority, a DSS budget amendment for essential services, a grant for ACSO body cameras, and the approval of contract amendments for the county middle school. These items are on the agenda for the December 16 meeting.
- Resolution Removing Appointed Plat Review Officer (RES 24-7)
- Reappointment of Jak Reeves to the Northwestern Regional Housing Authority (APP 24-15)
- DSS Budget Amendment – Essential Services Funding (PRES 24-211)
- ACSO Body Camera Grant presentation (PRES 24-207)
- Approval of Middle School Contract Amendments (PRES 24-210)
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Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adoption Of The Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Todd McNeill yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
Consent Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Todd McNeill yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea
Todd McNeill yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
PRES 24-203 — Approved
5 yea
Todd McNeill yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
PRES 24-205 — Approved
5 yea
Todd McNeill yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
PRES 24-206 — Approved
5 yea
Todd McNeill yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
PRES 24-207 — Approved
5 yea
Todd McNeill yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
PRES 24-208 — Approved
5 yea
Todd McNeill yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
PRES 24-209 — Approved
5 yea
Todd McNeill yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
PRES 24-210 — Approved
5 yea
Todd McNeill yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
PRES 24-211 — Approved
5 yea
Todd McNeill yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 10:00 AM
County Commission
Commission sets bonds for sheriff, register of deeds, tax admin and finance officer
The Ashe County Board of Commissioners will conduct organizational business, including electing a chairman and vice‑chairman, appointing the county attorney and clerk, and adopting rules of procedure and a code of ethics. A key agenda item is the setting of bonds for the sheriff, register of deeds, tax administrator and finance officer. The meeting also includes presentations and a public comment period before adjourning.
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Setting of the Bonds for Sheriff, Register of Deeds, Tax Administrator and Finance Officer
- Appointing County Attorney and County Clerk
- Adoption of Rules of Procedure
- Adoption of Code of Ethics
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Museum of Ashe County History
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman — Approved
5 yea · 2 present
Chuck Olive present · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands present · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
Setting of the Bonds for Sheriff, Register of Deeds, Tax Administrator and Finance Officer — Approved
5 yea · 2 present
Chuck Olive present · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands present · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea · 2 present
Chuck Olive present · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands present · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
Appointing of County Attorney and County Clerk — Approved
5 yea · 2 present
Chuck Olive present · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands present · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
Adoption of Rules of Procedure — Adopted
5 yea · 2 present
Chuck Olive present · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands present · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
Adoption of Code of Ethics — Adopted
5 yea · 2 present
Chuck Olive present · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands present · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
PRES 25-12 — Approved
5 yea · 2 present
Chuck Olive present · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands present · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea · Russell Killen yea · Wes Greene yea
Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Ashe County Commission to recognize outgoing board members and retiring director
The County Commission will meet to review the October 2024 tax report and approve appointments to the Airport Advisory Board. The session includes formal recognition of outgoing board members and the retirement of Economic Development Director Cathy Barr.
- Reappointments of Jeff Badger, Tom Bregger, and Joey Parsons to the Airport Advisory Board
- Review of October 2024 Monthly Tax Report
- Retirement recognition of Cathy Barr, Director of Economic Development
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Museum of Ashe County History
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adoption of Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Ashe County Commission to hold public hearing on middle school financing
The County Commission will hold public hearings regarding an installment financing contract for the middle school and the closeout of CDBG-NR Grant 19-C-3123. The body will also review DSS statistics and a request to modify a staff position.
- Public hearing on installment financing contract for the middle school
- Public hearing on CDBG-NR Grant 19-C-3123 closeout
- Request to modify DSS position 5310-317-21
- Executive session regarding the purchase of real property
- Update on Florence Thomas Art School
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Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adoption of the Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Consent Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Executive Session — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-184 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-185 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-188 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
County commission considers funding for Lansing health center and middle school
The Ashe County Commission will hear presentations on veterans services, grant funding, and community projects, including a request for $25,000 for Lansing Family Health & Wellness and a resolution for a proposed middle school.
- Reappointment of Zeb Gambill to West Jefferson ETJ Board
- Presentation on Lansing Family Health & Wellness funding request
- Acceptance of $25,000 grant from Cumberland Community Foundation
- Resolution for Proposed Middle School funding
- Proclamations for Adoption Awareness Month and National American Indian Heritage Month
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Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adoption of the Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Consent Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRO 24-5 — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
RES 24-5 — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRO 24-6 — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-182 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
RES 24-6 — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
County Commission to consider write‑off of 2014 delinquent tax bills
The Ashe County Commission will review and act on several items, including a request to authorize the tax collector to write off delinquent 2014 tax bills under NCGS‑373(g) and NCGS‑105‑378(a). The meeting also includes a monthly tax report for September 2024 that requires action, and presentations on Hurricane Helene updates, DSS statistics, employee sick‑leave reinstatement, and a Golden LEAF Shell Building award agreement. Standard consent agenda items such as minutes from recent regular and emergency sessions will be approved.
- Request to authorize tax collector to write‑off 2014 delinquent tax bills (PRES 24‑169)
- Monthly Tax Report, September 2024 – action required (PRES 24‑168)
- Golden LEAF Shell Building Award Agreement presentation (PRES 24‑174)
- Sick Leave & Longevity Reinstatement request for employee (PRES 24‑171)
- Printing cost quote for Individual Personal Property Listing Forms (PRES 24‑172)
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Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adoption of the Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Consent Agenda — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Executive Session — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-171 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-172 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-174 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Ashe County Commission to review emergency actions and grant updates
The County Commission will receive updates on emergency operations, elections, and a Golden Leaf Shell Building grant. The County Manager will present actions taken during previous emergency meetings. One item regarding the Emergency Operations Plan Approval was postponed.
- Emergency Operations Update from Patty Gambill
- Presentation of actions taken during emergency meetings by Adam Stumb
- Elections update from Devon Houck
- Golden Leaf Shell Building Grant update
- Personnel executive session (G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6))
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Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Agenda — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Wed Oct 2, 2024 · 11:00 AM
County Commission
County commission to review Hurricane Helene emergency operations
The County Commission will hold an emergency meeting to review Hurricane Helene Emergency Operations and take related action. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM on October 2, 2024, at the Ashe County Courthouse.
- Emergency meeting called to review Hurricane Helene Emergency Operations
- PRES 24-161: Review of emergency operations
- Executive Session scheduled
- Meeting location: Ashe County Courthouse, 150 Government Circle, Jefferson, NC 28640
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Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment — Approved
3 yea
Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea
PRES 24-161 — Approved
3 yea
Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea
Mon Sep 30, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Commission to consider contract to re‑fly maps for Hurricane Helene damage.
The Ashe County Commission held an emergency meeting on September 30, 2024. The agenda item is to discuss entering a contract with Pictometry International for Eagleview to re‑fly county maps within 24 hours. The updated maps will be used for damage assessment caused by Hurricane Helene. The meeting also includes commissioner comments, announcements, and an executive session.
- Discuss contract with Pictometry International for Eagleview mapping
- Re‑fly county maps within 24 hours for Hurricane Helene damage assessment
- Emergency meeting called to address immediate mapping needs
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Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
EMERGENCY MEETING — Approved
3 yea
Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea
Adjournment — Approved
3 yea
Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea
Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Commission reviews sanitation franchise applications and landfill expansion
The County Commission will hear franchise applications from First Sanitation Services and Dominick's Dumpsters. The meeting includes a work session regarding the Landfill Expansion and Environmental Services Building. Other items include a law enforcement budget amendment and DSS statistics for July 2024.
- Franchise application from First Sanitation Services
- Franchise application from Dominick's Dumpsters
- Law enforcement budget amendment
- Work session on Landfill Expansion and Environmental Services Building
- DSS statistics for July 2024
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Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adoption of the Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
CONSENT AGENDA — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
FRAN 24-3 — Adopted on Second Reading
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
FRAN 24-4 — Adopted on Second Reading
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-156 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-157 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-158 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Landfill Expansion and Environmental Services Building — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRO 24-4 — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-160 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Mon Jul 1, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Adoption of 2024-2025 job classification plan and salary schedule
The Ashe County Commission will consider adopting the 2024-2025 Job Classification Plan and Salary Schedule. The agenda includes discussions on solid waste ordinance changes and glass recycling updates. Commissioners will also hear presentations regarding the Northern Peaks Trail and food pantry funding.
- Adoption of 2024-2025 Job Classification Plan
- Adoption of 2024-2025 Salary Schedule
- Solid Waste Ordinance changes and violation letter
- Ashe Food Pantry funding amendment using American Recovery Plan funds
- Northern Peaks Trail project update
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Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adoption of the Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Consent Agenda — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-114 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-115 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-116 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-117 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-118 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-119 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-120 — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-121 — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Mon Jun 17, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Ashe County Commission holds public hearings on proposed FY 2024/2025 budgets
The Commission will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and the Economic Development budget. Other business includes discussions on county leases, STIP projects, and audit contracts.
- Public hearing: Proposed Budget for FY 2024/2025
- Public hearing: Proposed Budget FY 2024/2025 for Economic Development
- Discussion of budget amendment for Medical Examiner
- Review of audit contract and engagement letter
- Discussion of county leases for Daymark, Family Central, Ashe Opportunities, VAYA, and HCCOG
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Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-100 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-101 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-103 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-104 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-105 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-107 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-108 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-109 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-110 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-111 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Tue Jun 4, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Ashe County Commission holds budget work session for fiscal year 2024/25
The Ashe County Commission will hold a budget work session for fiscal year 2024/25 on June 4, 2024. Commissioners will review funding allocations for county services that directly impact residents, including emergency dispatch, waste collection, public health, and parks. Presentations are scheduled from Health Director Jennifer Greene and Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Anderson. This agenda lists discussion topics only; no final budget votes or contract awards appear in the provided text.
- Budget work session for fiscal year 2024/25 covering county operations and special revenue funds
- Presentation from Health Director Jennifer Greene on health department funding
- Review of E911 Special Revenue Fund, dispatch operations, and coordinator staffing
- Presentations from Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Anderson on park services
- Funding review for environmental services (collection and disposal), law enforcement, corrections, education, and human service agencies
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2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
Mon Jun 3, 2024 · 11:00 AM
County Commission
Ashe County Commission holds FY 2024/25 budget work session
The County Commission is conducting a budget work session for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The meeting includes presentations from Social Services, Law Enforcement, and the Library.
- Social Services/DSS presentation
- Law Enforcement presentation
- Library presentation
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2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
Mon Jun 3, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Ashe County Commission discusses industrial park, opioid settlement, and airport projects
The Commission will review budget amendments and several project ordinances. Discussions include an update on the airport and upcoming budget work sessions scheduled through June 6.
- Industrial Park Phase #2 Project Ordinance
- NC Opioid Settlement Project Ordinance
- Airport Safety/Maintenance Projects Letter of Agreement
- Airport Lease Restructuring
- Budget Amendments presentation by Finance Officer Sandy Long
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Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adoption of Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-90 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-98 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRO 24-3 — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-93 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
ORD 24-4 — Tabled
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
ORD 24-5 — Approved on First Reading
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-96 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Mon May 20, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Presentation of the Ashe County FY 2024-25 annual budget
The County Commission will receive a presentation on the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The agenda also includes updates on the Sun Bucks program and the county cleaning contract for 2024-25. Additionally, commissioners will consider appointments to the Volunteer Advisory Board.
- Presentation of the FY 2024-25 Annual Budget
- County Cleaning Contract 2024-25
- Proposed Home & Community Care Block Grant Committee Membership
- Volunteer Advisory Board appointments
- Proclamation for Older Americans Month
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Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Agenda — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adoption of Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-79 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRO 24-2 — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-80 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-81 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-85 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-88 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-89 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Mon May 6, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Ashe County Commissioners to discuss pay and compensation study
The Ashe County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a pay and compensation study conducted by Evergreen Solutions LLC. The agenda also includes presentations on DSS budget amendments and a potential dental clinic property purchase.
- Pay and compensation study by Evergreen Solutions LLC
- Budget amendment for DSS Emergency Placement Funds
- Dental clinic property purchase
- Courthouse complex access card policy
- Medical Assistance Treatment (MAT) presentation
budgetpersonnelpublic-healthpropertyashe-county
Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adoption of Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Executive Session — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-65 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-67 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-68 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-69 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-71 — Approved as Amended
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-73 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Mon Apr 15, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Ashe County Commission discusses industrial park development and budget updates
The Commission will hear presentations regarding the Mass Grading Project at the Ashe Industrial Park, the Amorem project, and a library fundraising campaign. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss budgets for the Sheriff's Department and Environmental Services Phase III.
- Bid Award: Mass Grading Project at Ashe Industrial Park
- Amorem Project update
- Buck for Books fundraising campaign
- Sheriff's Department Budget Update
- Environmental Services Budget Update - Phase III
budgeteconomic-developmentpublic-safetylibrariesgovernment-administration
The Venue - Ashe County Chamber of Commerce
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adoption of Agenda — Adopted
4 yea
Chuck Olive yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
CONSENT AGENDA — Adopted
4 yea
Chuck Olive yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adjournment — Approved
4 yea
Chuck Olive yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-61 — Approved
4 yea
Chuck Olive yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Mon Apr 1, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Ashe County Commission holds second reading of EMS Franchise Ordinance
The commission will conduct a second reading of the EMS Franchise Ordinance. It will also consider a resolution authorizing an upset bid process for Westwood. Presentations are scheduled regarding child development and Ashe Bash 2024.
- Second reading of the EMS Franchise Ordinance (ORD 24-2)
- Resolution authorizing Westwood upset bid process (RES 24-3)
- Farmland Preservation Advisory Committee appointment
- Mount Jefferson Child Development Center update
- Ashe Bash 2024 presentation
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Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adoption of Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Consent Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
GENERAL SESSION — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Executive Session — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
ORD 24-2 — Adopted on Second Reading
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
RES 24-3 — Approved as Amended
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-59 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Mon Mar 18, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Ashe County Commission discusses EMS ordinance and personnel updates
The Commission will review several presentations including an EMS franchise ordinance and a position reclassification for Department of Social Services. The meeting also includes recognition for retiring law enforcement members and various board re-appointments.
- Approval of the EMS Franchise Ordinance
- Proposal for transfer of Child Welfare Social Worker to Adult Services Social Worker
- FY 2022/23 Audit Presentation & Amended Contract Approval
- Re-appointments for Recreation Advisory Board, Emergency Planning Committee, Airport Advisory Board, and Long Term Care Joint Community Advisory Committee
- Resolution awarding badge and sidearm to retiring Detective David Upchurch
emssocial-serviceslaw-enforcementgovernment-administrationaudit
Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adoption of Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
CONSENT AGENDA — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Executive Session — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
MIN 24-4 — Tabled
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
ORD 24-3 — Approved on First Reading
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
RES 24-2 — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRO 24-1 — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-49 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-50 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-54 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
MISC 24-10 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
MISC 24-11 — Approved as Amended
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Ashe County Commission discusses budget requests and personnel policies
The County Commission will hear presentations regarding flood mitigation grants, courthouse renovations, and upcoming fiscal year budget requests. Other agenda items include a fair housing resolution, trash service franchise applications, and potential personnel policy changes.
- Tinkering Tim Trash Service application for franchise and landfill credit
- Request for insurance payout funds
- Sheriff's proposed vehicle donation
- Proposed Vehicle Use & Travel Policy changes
- Golden LEAF Flood Mitigation Program grant discussion
budgetpublic-safetygovernment-operationsinfrastructurehousing
The Venue - Ashe County Chamber of Commerce
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adoption of Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Consent Agenda — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-35 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
RES 24-1 — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-39 — Approved as Amended
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-41 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-40 — Approved
4 yea · 1 abstain
Chuck Olive abstain · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-42 — Tabled
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
MISC 24-12 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Mon Feb 19, 2024 · 1:00 PM
County Commission
Ashe County local government semi-annual roundtable meeting
The County Commission is holding a semi-annual roundtable meeting at the Wilkes Community College Ashe Campus. The agenda includes remarks, introductions of various officials, and project updates from the County Manager and several local entities.
- Project and update presentations by Adam Stumb
- Introductions involving Sen. Ralph Hise and Rep. Ray Picket
governmentcommunity-updateslocal-government
Wilkes Community College Ashe Campus
Mon Feb 19, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Public hearing on residential subdivision ordinances and courthouse HVAC proposal
The Ashe County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding updates to the Residential Subdivisions chapter of the county code. The agenda also includes a proposal for the courthouse HVAC system and health department change orders.
- Public hearing for Chapter 156: Residential Subdivisions ordinance update
- Proposal for Courthouse HVAC System
- Health Department change orders
- Franchise request for Tinkering Tim Trash Removal
- Appointment of Shannon Worley to New River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Relief Board
zoningpublic-hearingcourthousehealthtaxesappointments
Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adoption of Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
CONSENT AGENDA — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-28 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-29 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
ORD 24-1 — Approved on First Reading
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-32 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-33 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-34 — Tabled
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Mon Feb 5, 2024 · 9:00 AM
County Commission
Ashe County Commission discusses park fees, school updates, and housing MOUs
The Commission will hear presentations regarding Ashe County Middle School and park facility rental fees. Discussion includes a memorandum of understanding involving Mount Jefferson Child Development and Northwest Housing Enterprises, Inc., as well as the Vannoy contract.
- Ashe County Middle School presentation
- Park facility rental fees update
- MOU with Mount Jefferson Child Development and Northwest Housing Enterprises, Inc.
- Vannoy Contract
educationparks-and-recreationhousinggovernment-contracts
Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adoption of Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
CONSENT AGENDA — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-17 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-18 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-20 — Approved
4 yea · 1 present
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill present · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-21 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-22 — Approved
4 yea · 1 present
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill present · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Thu Jan 18, 2024 · 12:00 PM
County Commission
Ashe County Commission discusses DSS statistics and various county updates
The County Commission will review several departmental reports including DSS statistics, emergency management mutual aid, and landfill updates. The meeting includes presentations on the Agricultural Center design proposal and a vehicle monitoring system.
- DSS Statistics Report for October & November 2023
- NC Emergency Management Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement
- Agricultural Center Design Proposal
- Trash Sticker/Landfill Update
- Vehicle Monitoring System quote # Q-926377
government-operationssocial-servicesemergency-managementagriculturepublic-works
Commission Meeting Room
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
Adoption of Agenda — Adopted
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-2 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-4 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-5 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
PRES 24-15 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea
MISC 24-1 — Approved
5 yea
Chuck Olive yea · Todd McNeill yea · William Sands yea · Jerry D. Powers yea · Mike Eldreth yea