Ashe County public meetings in 2025
26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commission
The County Commission will discuss several emergency management and recovery items, including FEMA-funded projects and grant applications. The body will also review a proposed social media policy and an EMS personnel study proposal.
- Approval of RFP for grounds repair at Riverview Community Center (FEMA funded)
- Helene Recovery Grant Part-F Application Resolution for shelter, playground, and splash pad
- Proposal for EMS Personnel Study via Piedmont Triad Regional Council
- Adoption of Social Media Policy
- Request for approval of electronic advertising of public contracts
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The commission unanimously approved the County Manager's recommendation to hire WithersRavenel as the engineering firm for the first phase of the new animal shelter. It also approved a $200,000 state‑funded temporary soil and water position, raised the animal shelter attendant wage to $14 per hour, and relinquished the county's option on the Warrensville Community Center property. Additionally, the board elected Todd McNeill as Chair and Jerry Powers as Vice Chair and adopted the consent agenda.
- Elected Todd McNeill as Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Jerry Powers as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Approved $200,000 grant‑funded temporary soil & water position (unanimous)
- Approved animal shelter attendant wage increase to $14/hr (unanimous)
- Relinquished county option on Warrensville Community Center property (unanimous)
- Approved WithersRavenel as engineering firm for Phase‑1 animal shelter (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The commission approved a memorandum of understanding between Ashe County and the YMCA of the High Country to collaborate on a new recreation center. Commissioner Greene made the motion, Vice Chair Powers seconded, and the motion passed with unanimous approval. The board also reached consensus to move forward with high‑priority capital projects while monitoring grant opportunities. No other formal votes were recorded.
- Approved MOU with YMCA of the High Country (unanimous)
- Board consensus to proceed with high‑priority capital projects while monitoring grant opportunities
County Commission
The County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the expenditure of local funds for economic development, including a Project Pandora incentive agreement. The body will also review policies and a lease for the Ashe County Agriculture Campus and Livestock Center.
- Public hearing on expenditure of local funds for economic development and Project Pandora Incentive Agreement
- Ashe County Agriculture Campus and Livestock Center lease
- Bylaws and handling facility policies for the Ashe County Agriculture Campus and Livestock Center
- 2025 Operation Green Light Proclamation
- Appointments to JCPC, Volunteer Advisory Board, and Farmland Preservation Advisory Board
The commission unanimously approved the Consent Agenda and adopted the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the Project Pandora incentive agreement, allocating $390,000 from the county over three years, with matching contributions from the town of West Jefferson and the Ashe County Job Development program. Additional unanimous actions included adopting the 2025 Operation Green Light Proclamation, reclassifying a DSS position, and approving the lease for the Ashe County Agriculture Campus and Livestock Center.
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Project Pandora incentive agreement, allocating $390,000 county funds (unanimous)
- Adopted 2025 Operation Green Light Proclamation for veterans (unanimous)
- Approved DSS position reclassification using existing budget funds (unanimous)
- Approved lease for Ashe County Agriculture Campus and Livestock Center (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The Ashe County Commission will adopt its agenda and hear several presentations, including a bond council engagement on Limited Obligation Bonds, Series 2026. Commissioners will discuss a lease agreement for the county animal shelter and a resolution to reimburse capital expenditures for a landfill project. Additional items include a presentation on FY2026 Rural Operating Assistance Program funds and a discussion of the state health plan surcharge.
- Limited Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 (bond council engagement)
- Lease Agreement – Animal Shelter 2025
- Resolution to Reimburse Capital Expenditures for Landfill Project
- FY2026 Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) Funds presentation
- State Health Plan Surcharge discussion
The commission approved the Consent Agenda with a unanimous vote. The meeting agenda was adopted unanimously. The board also unanimously adopted a proclamation naming November 2025 as Adoption Awareness Month and November 22, 2025 as National Adoption Day in Ashe County.
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted Adoption Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
County Commission
The commission unanimously approved a $485,631.36 state cash‑flow loan for Hurricane Helene recovery projects. It also approved a $50,000 allocation for Mountain View school pipe and sinkhole repairs, with $11,063 to be covered by the school system. Additional unanimous actions included adopting the consent agenda, adopting the meeting agenda, approving a CDBG neighborhood revitalization resolution, expanding background‑check requirements to volunteers, and directing an EMS workforce study request for proposals.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted amended meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Project resolution (unanimous)
- Approved expanded background‑check requirement for volunteers (unanimous)
- Approved EMS workforce study request for proposals (unanimous)
- Allocated $50,000 for Mountain View pipe & sinkhole repair (unanimous)
- Approved $485,631.36 Hurricane Helene cash‑flow loan (unanimous)
- No action taken on Agriculture Campus & Livestock Center lease (no decision)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The Ashe County Commission will consider a resolution to direct the expenditure of opioid settlement funds. The meeting also includes a budget amendment presentation from the Sheriff's Office, a discussion of landfill financing and engagement, and a lease agreement for the Agricultural Center. Additional presentations cover DSS statistics, Rylan's Law data, and a lease for South Mountain Children’s Home.
- Resolution Directing the Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds (Res 25-6)
- Sheriff's Office Budget Amendment (DAF) presentation (Pres 25-124)
- Landfill Finance Discussion and Engagement Approval (Pres 25-126)
- Agricultural Center Lease Agreement (Pres 25-127)
- South Mountain Children’s Home and CAC Lease presentation (Pres 25-123)
The board voted to deny the appeal of a floodplain violation notice, upholding local floodplain regulations. It also approved a $18,660 increase to the sheriff's budget, adopted a resolution directing opioid settlement funds, and approved financing engagement for the landfill project. The Agricultural Center lease was tabled until the October 6 meeting.
- Denied appeal of floodplain violation notice (unanimous 5-0)
- Approved sheriff budget increase to $4,499,110 (unanimous 5-0)
- Adopted resolution directing opioid settlement funds (unanimous 5-0)
- Approved engagement of Baird for landfill financing (unanimous 5-0)
- Approved South Mountain Children’s Home and CAC lease (unanimous 5-0)
- Approved appointment of Ed Singly to Volunteer Advisory Board (unanimous 5-0)
- Tabled Agricultural Center lease until Oct 6, 2025 (unanimous 5-0)
- Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous 5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The Ashe County Commission will consider an Economic Incentive Policy presented by the Community Development Director. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering the 2026 County Holiday Schedule and employment history documents, as well as public comments and presentations from local organizations.
- Consent agenda items: 2026 County Holiday Schedule
- Leave Accrual Rate reinstatement documents for Dustin Farmer and Abigail McGuire
- Presentation by Allen Foiles, President of the Asheville Tennis Association
- Grant approval update from Patricia Calloway, Generations Ashe
- Economic Incentive Policy presentation by Nick Farmerie, Community Development Director
The Ashe County Commission approved the Economic Incentive Policy presented by the Community Development Director. It also approved the Home and Community Care Block Grant revisions and budget, accepted a $26,000 check for tennis court resurfacing, and elected Commissioner Wes Greene to the HCCOG Board. All motions passed with unanimous approval.
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous 5-0)
- Approved Economic Incentive Policy (unanimous 5-0)
- Approved FY2024/25 Home and Community Care Block Grant Final Revisions (unanimous 5-0)
- Approved FY2025/26 Home and Community Care Block Grant Budget (unanimous 5-0)
- Approved early payment of Generations Ashe 2nd quarter allocation (unanimous 5-0)
- Approved $26,000 check to Asheville Tennis Association for court resurfacing (unanimous 5-0)
- Elected Commissioner Wes Greene as Ashe County representative to HCCOG Board (unanimous 5-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Russell Killen to replace Vice Chair on Workforce Development Board (unanimous 5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The Ashe County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several grant applications, including an Economic Development Administration Disaster Supplemental Grant and a Building Reuse Grant for Project Pandora. They will also review the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization plan. Additional items include the Tax Collector Settlement for FY 2024‑2025 and the Tax Collector Charge for FY 2025‑2026, both marked as action required.
- Public hearing on Resolution to apply for Economic Development Administration Disaster Supplemental Grant (PRES 25-106)
- Public hearing on Resolution for a Building Reuse Grant for Project Pandora (PRES 25-107)
- Public hearing on 2025 Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization (PRES 25-105)
- Tax Collector Settlement for FY 2024‑2025 (Action Required) (PRES 25-110)
- Tax Collector Charge for FY 2025‑2026 (Action Required) (PRES 25-111)
The Ashe County Commission unanimously approved a series of items, including the acceptance of a 3‑acre parcel donation (parcel #16215267) on West Deep Ford Road. Other approvals covered the Building Reuse Grant for Project Pandora, the EDA Disaster Supplemental Grant, and tax collector settlement and charge for FY 2024‑2025 and FY 2025‑2026. The board also denied an untimely Homestead Exclusion application.
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Adoption of Agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution to apply for Economic Development Administration Disaster Supplemental Grant (unanimous)
- Approved Building Reuse Grant for Project Pandora ($250,000 grant with 5% match) (unanimous)
- Accepted donation of 3‑acre parcel on West Deep Ford Road (parcel #16215267) (unanimous)
- Approved Tax Collector Settlement FY 2024‑2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Tax Collector Charge FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
- Denied untimely Homestead Exclusion application (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The Ashe County Commission will adopt its agenda and hear public comments. A public hearing will consider the 2025 Community Development Block Grant and neighborhood revitalization plan. The commission will also review an emergency management budget amendment, DSS statistics, opioid settlement agreements, an employment study contract, and a cashflow loan contract.
- Public hearing on 2025 Community Development Block Grant / Neighborhood Revitalization (PRES 25-99)
- Emergency Management budget amendment (PRES 25-100)
- Review of opioid settlement agreements (PRES 25-102)
- Employment study contract with Evergreen Solutions, LLC (PRES 25-103)
- Cashflow loan contract (PRES 25-104)
The commission approved the Board Opioid Settlement Agreements, increasing county resources from national settlements. It also raised the Emergency Management appropriation to $656,119, accepted the second Hurricane Helene cash‑flow loan, and approved eight Hazard Mitigation Grant applications. Additionally, the Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization program and the Resolution Designating Applicant Agent were approved.
- Approved opioid settlement agreements (unanimous)
- Increased Emergency Management appropriation to $656,119 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution Designating Applicant Agent (unanimous)
- Approved Citizen Participation Plan and CDBG‑NR application process (unanimous)
- Approved second Hurricane Helene cashflow loan (unanimous)
- Approved eight Hazard Mitigation Grant applications (unanimous)
- Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The County Commission will review Department of Social Services statistics and audit findings. Members will also discuss the proposed Ashe Recovery Event scheduled for September 27, 2025.
- DSS statistics for April and May 2025
- DSS Energy Programs Outreach Plan and Final Audit Findings
- Discussion on the proposed Ashe Recovery Event (September 27, 2025)
- Executive sessions regarding property and economic development
The commission unanimously approved the Consent Agenda and adopted the meeting agenda. They also unanimously approved the Energy Programs Outreach Plan presented by the DSS Director. Finally, the commission unanimously approved exercising a six‑month option on a Creston Township property, with an option price up to $15,000 and a purchase price up to $789,000.
- Consent agenda approved (5-0)
- July 21 agenda adopted (5-0)
- Energy Programs Outreach Plan approved (5-0)
- Exercise six‑month option on Creston Township property approved (5-0)
- Entered executive session (5-0)
- Returned from executive session (5-0)
- Meeting adjourned (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The Ashe County Commission will consider disposing of surplus property and awarding badges and sidearms to retiring Lieutenant Randy Lewis. The agenda also includes appointments to the Library and Farmland Preservation Boards and the adoption of previous budget session minutes.
- Disposal of surplus property (RES 25-4)
- Awarding badge and sidearm to retiring Lt. Randy Lewis (RES 25-5)
- Library Advisory Board appointments (APP 25-8)
- Farmland Preservation Board re-appointments (APP 25-9)
- Adoption of June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Budget Session Minutes (MIN 25-17, 25-18, 25-19)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The County Commission will hold public hearings and vote on the FY 2025/26 Budget Ordinance and Economic Development Budget Expenditures. The board will also review proposed inspection fee rate adjustments. Other business includes board reappointments and a retirement recognition.
- Public hearing and approval of FY 2025/26 Budget Ordinance
- Public hearing and approval of FY 2025/26 Economic Development Budget Expenditures
- Proposed Inspection Dept. Permit Fees and Fire Marshal Fee Schedule adjustments
- Reappointment of Edward Hinson to High Country Workforce Development Board
- Presentation of the JCPC Annual Plan and board member reappointments
The commission adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda by unanimous vote. It then approved the FY 2025/26 Budget Ordinance, setting ad valorem, fire, Rescue/EMS, and solid waste fees, also unanimously. The Economic Development Budget Expenditures and Inspection Fee Rate Adjustments were likewise approved without dissent. A retirement plaque was presented to Lt. Randy Lewis.
- Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2025/26 Budget Ordinance with tax rates (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2025/26 Economic Development Budget Expenditures (unanimous)
- Approved Inspection Fee Rate Adjustments (unanimous)
- Presented retirement plaque to Lt. Randy Lewis (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The County Commission is meeting for a budget session. The agenda lists various county departments and services for review, including public safety, health, and infrastructure.
- Budget review for Law Enforcement (Sheriff's Office)
- Budget review for Health and Human Service Agencies
- Budget review for Education and Economic Development
- Budget review for Airport and Public Buildings
- Budget review for Corrections (Jail Operations)
The commission unanimously voted to begin the process for a county‑owned ambulance service to start on June 30, 2030, and to raise the Rescue EMS tax by 0.4 cent to fund it. They approved several budget adjustments, including increases for Communications, Emergency Management, and Human Service Agencies, and decreases for Parks & Recreation and Social Services. The session was adjourned after a unanimous motion.
- Approved start of county‑owned ambulance service on June 30, 2030 (unanimous)
- Approved increase of Rescue EMS tax by 4/10 of one cent (unanimous)
- Approved Communications budget increase to $1,005,846
- Approved Emergency Management budget increase to $550,007
- Approved Human Service Agencies budget increase to $1,730,772
- Approved Parks & Recreation budget decrease to $1,187,846
- Approved Social Services (DSS) budget decrease to $10,973,991
- Motion to adjourn FY 25/26 Budget Session passed (unanimous)
County Commission
The Ashe County Commission will convene a budget session to hear presentations from department heads including the Library, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Services, Tax Administration, Sheriff, and Schools.
- Library Director Laura McPherson presents budget request (PRES 25-86)
- Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Anderson presents budget request (PRES 25-87)
- Environmental Services Director Scott Hurley presents budget request (PRES 25-88)
- Tax Administrator Chris Lambert presents budget request (MISC 25-15)
- Sheriff Phil Howell presents budget request (PRES 25-89)
The commission unanimously approved a $3,000 increase to the Ashe County Public Library budget to provide a 3% cost‑of‑living raise for staff. They also approved disposal fee increases, raising commercial rates to $65 per ton, industrial LCID rates to $55 per ton, and combined commercial/industrial rates to $45 per ton. The Board of Equalization and Review was adjourned by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.
- Approved $3,000 library budget increase (unanimous)
- Approved disposal fee increases to $65/ton commercial, $55/ton industrial LCID, $45/ton commercial‑industrial (unanimous)
- Adjourned Board of Equalization and Review (unanimous)
County Commission
The Ashe County Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 PM to receive input on the proposed 2025‑26 budget. Earlier in the meeting, the Health Director, the DSS Director, and the Register of Deeds will each give brief presentations. Commissioners will also meet with the Ashe County School Board before adjournment.
- 6:00 PM – Public hearing on the 2025/26 budget (MISC 25‑14)
- 4:00 PM – Commissioners meet with the Ashe County School Board (MISC 25‑13)
- 11:00 AM – Presentation by Health Director/CEO Jennifer Greene (PRES 25‑83)
- 1:00 PM – Presentation by Ashe DSS Director Tracie McMillan (PRES 25‑84)
- 2:00 PM – Presentation by Register of Deeds Deaett Roten (PRES 25‑85)
The only formal action taken by the Ashe County Commission was a unanimous motion to adjourn the 6:00 PM public hearing on the 2025/26 proposed budget ordinance. No other budget approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded during the meeting.
- Adjourned public hearing (unanimous approval)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
County Commission
The Ashe County Board of Commissioners will adopt several project ordinances, including the Agriculture Center Construction, Ashe County Middle School, Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery, Industrial Park Phase 3, and the NC Opioid Settlement. They will also review General Fund budget amendments and hear public comments. Presentations will cover the Mt. Jefferson Child Development Center update, an emergency management discussion, and a retirement recognition for Lt. Randy Lewis. A public hearing is scheduled for 6:00 PM the same day.
- Adoption of project ordinances: Agriculture Center Construction, Middle School, Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery, Industrial Park Phase 3, NC Opioid Settlement (ORD 25‑1)
- General Fund Budget Amendments (PRES 25‑80)
- Presentation: Partnership of Ashe – Mt. Jefferson Child Development Center Update (PRES 25‑78)
- Emergency Management discussion (PRES 25‑79)
- Retirement recognition for Lt. Randy Lewis (PRES 25‑81) and public hearing at 6:00 PM
The commission adopted the consent agenda and the meeting agenda unanimously. It approved allocating $38,000, not to exceed $45,000, from the insurance account for Clark Nixon to complete the Riverview Community Center electrical design. The regular session was then adjourned unanimously.
- Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Allocated $38,000 (max $45,000) for electrical design to Clark Nixon (unanimous)
- Adjourned regular session (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The County Commission will review the proposed FY 2025/26 budget and discuss several facility contracts. The body will also consider the reappointment of the Tax Administrator and review budget amendments for the Sheriff and Animal Control.
- Presentation of the FY 2025/26 Budget
- Consideration for reappointment of Chris Lambert as Tax Administrator
- Cleaning and mowing contracts for Ashe County facilities FY 2025/26
- Budget amendments for Sheriff Phil Howell and Animal Control Director Joe Testerman
- Contract to audit accounts for FY 2024-25
The Ashe County Board unanimously approved a $17,150 grant from the NC Department of Military and Veterans Administration for veteran outreach and furniture. The Board also reappointed Chris Lambert as Tax Administrator and approved the FY 2024‑25 audit contract. Additional unanimous budget amendments were adopted for LEAD training, Animal Control equipment, and other items.
- Approved $17,150 veterans services grant (unanimous)
- Reappointed Chris Lambert as Tax Administrator (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2024‑25 audit contract (unanimous)
- Approved $2,298.18 allocation for LEAD training (unanimous)
- Increased Animal Control appropriation by $4,200 using donation funds (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The Ashe County Board unanimously approved the Data Sharing Memorandum of Agreement with the NC Department of Health and Human Services, selected Creative Fundraising to conduct feasibility and fundraising studies for the recreation center, and transferred administration of the roadside debris contract to the State of North Carolina. Additional unanimous approvals included a vehicle purchase for the Cooperative Extension, the consent and regular agendas, and entry into an executive session before adjourning the meeting.
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Data Sharing MOA with NC DHHS (unanimous)
- Approved Creative Fundraising for recreation center feasibility study (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for NC Cooperative Extension (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of roadside debris contract to State of NC (unanimous)
- Approved entry into Executive Session (unanimous)
- Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The Ashe County Commission will approve meeting minutes and a monthly tax report, and hear presentations on foster care appreciation, DSS statistics, and updates from the Airport and Cemetery committees. The board will also consider a budget work session schedule and a request to contact a company for advertising.
- Approval of April 7, 2025 meeting minutes and March 2025 tax report
- Proclamation declaring May 2025 Foster Care Appreciation Month
- DSS Statistics for February 2025 presentation
- Discussion on budget work session schedule
- Consideration of open litigation involving the Planning Board and Appalachian Materials
The County Commission voted to withdraw and dismiss its appeal on the water permit as ordered by the North Carolina Supreme Court. The commission also approved a purchase order up to $4,000 for an enclosed trailer for the Cemetery Committee. Proclamations designating May 2025 as Foster Care Appreciation Month and recognizing North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month were adopted. All motions were approved unanimously.
- Withdraw and dismiss water‑permit appeal per Supreme Court (unanimous approval)
- Authorize purchase order up to $4,000 for cemetery committee trailer (unanimous approval)
- Approve proclamation declaring May 2025 Foster Care Appreciation Month (unanimous approval)
- Adopt North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month proclamation (unanimous approval)
- Approve consent agenda (unanimous approval)
- Adopt agenda as amended (unanimous approval)
- Adjourn meeting at 10:20 AM (unanimous approval)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The County Commission will consider resolutions to adopt a 457 Plan and support small businesses. The meeting includes presentations on opioid settlement funds and the establishment of a Detention Center Liaison position.
- Resolution to Adopt the NC 457 Plan (RES 25-2)
- Request to establish Detention Center Liaison position (PRES 25-45)
- AppHealth discussion of Opioid Settlement Funds (PRES 25-42)
- Resolution to Support Small Businesses (RES 25-1)
- Line Worker Appreciation Day Resolution (RES 25-3)
The Ashe County Commission unanimously approved several items, including a $1.9 million increase to the SDR contract and additional opioid settlement funds for a detention‑center liaison. It also adopted the NC 457 retirement plan, a resolution supporting small businesses, a Lineman Appreciation Resolution, and a letter of support for the NC Forestry Service. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved $1.9 million increase to SDR contract (5-0)
- Approved $3,978.62 additional opioid settlement funds for Detention Center Liaison (5-0)
- Adopted NC 457 retirement plan for employees (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution to Support Small Businesses (5-0)
- Adopted Lineman Appreciation Resolution (5-0)
- Approved NC Forestry Service Letter of Support (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The County Commission will receive reports on February tax collections and January DSS statistics. The body will also discuss state cashflow loans for disaster response activities and revisions to a Human Resources resolution.
- Order to advertise 2024 delinquent real property taxes
- State cashflow loans for disaster response activities
- Human Resources resolution revisions
- Monthly Tax Report for February 2025
- DSS Statistics for January 2025
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The County Commission will meet to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the February 17th session, and hear presentations on equipment surplus, disaster case management, and North Carolina cemetery laws. The body will also introduce a new Community Development Director.
- Approval of February 17, 2025 meeting minutes
- Planning Board reappointment for Kelly Carson
- Presentation on ACSO equipment surplus
- Discussion on NC Cemetery Laws
- Introduction of Community Development Director
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The County Commission will hold a work session to review proposed capital projects, including renovations to the courthouse and a new animal shelter.
- Animal Shelter (Proposed)
- Courthouse Renovations
- North West Recreation and Community Center (Proposed)
- DSS Building (Proposed)
- Landfill/Env. Services Building
County Commission
The Ashe County Commission will review several reappointments, reports, and endorsements as part of its consent agenda. Commissioners will discuss a housing update and a solid waste distribution policy that requires approval. The meeting includes consideration of an amended state contract for debris removal rates. Additional presentations cover child‑care task force updates, grant contracts, and local event endorsements.
- Reappointment of Joint Community Planning Committee members (APP 25-2)
- Reappointment of Local Emergency Planning Committee (APP 25-3)
- Approval of Solid Waste Distribution Policy (PRES 25-27)
- Consideration of amended state contract debris removal rates (PRES 25-23)
- Housing update presentation by County Manager (PRES 25-28)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The County Commission will review a budget amendment request from Sheriff Howell and a facility use agreement for the 2025 Ashe Bash. The meeting includes a work session to discuss the future of the DSS Facility.
- Sheriff Howell budget amendment request (DAF Funds)
- 2025 Ashe Bash Facility Use Agreement
- Discussion on proposed trash tickets
- Work session regarding the future DSS Facility
- Proclamation for Family Support Awareness Month February 2025