Anson County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular December meeting, starting with election of a chair and vice chair for 2022. The board will consider a consent agenda with multiple budget amendments and fee schedule changes, and hear presentations on a county-wide zoning ordinance, a new middle school project, and a COVID-19 update. Administrative matters include policy changes and the 2022 meeting schedule, followed by a closed session for personnel matters.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2022
• Budget amendments for Elderly Services HVAC, DSS LIHWAP, ACTS, Animal Shelter, and old Pee Dee Electric Building
• Amend ROD Copy Fee Schedule to include 18” x 24” plat copies
• McGill Engineering Sludge Removal Project Construction Phase Agreement
• Selection of engineering firm for Highway 74 East Sewer Project

The Anson County Board of Commissioners re-elected Jarvis Woodburn as Chairman and Robert Mims as Vice-Chairman. The board approved the consent agenda, which included budget amendments, property tax refunds, and COVID-19 vaccination administration fees. They also approved $10,000 for DSS foster care other funding, changes to the personnel ordinance, and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Re-elected Jarvis Woodburn as Chairman and Robert Mims as Vice-Chairman.
• Approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, tax refunds, and COVID-19 vaccination fees.
• Approved $10,000 to DSS for 'foster care other' funding.
• Approved starting NC retirement (6%) and NC401K (3%) contributions from an employee's initial start date.
• Approved applying the 3.4% COLA effective December 26, 2021, and across the entire pay plan.
• Approved the 2022 meeting schedule, moving the September 6 meeting to September 12.
• Approved an agreement with McGill Engineering for sludge removal supervision (4-1, Bricken dissenting).
• Approved LKC Engineering for the Highway 74 sewer extension project.

Board of Commissioners

The agenda for the Anson County Board of Commissioners meeting on November 9, 2021, is not available at this time. The agenda text provided is only a placeholder stating that the agenda is unavailable, so no specific items for decision or discussion can be reported.

The Board held a public hearing on redistricting, heard one resident's opposition, and then unanimously approved a resolution adopting the new Anson County Commissioner voting district map as presented by Centralina Regional Council (Scenario C/Plan C/Map C). The Board also approved a budget amendment for employee gift cards and, after closed session, approved the purchase of the old Pee Dee Electric building, funded 50% from the general fund and 50% from the water fund, with a preapproved budget amendment.

• Approved redistricting resolution adopting Scenario C/Plan C/Map C (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for employee gift cards (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement for old Pee Dee Electric building, 50% general fund / 50% water fund (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance for electronic gaming operations. The meeting also includes discussions on redistricting plans and sewer service estimates for the Whispering Pines Road area.

• Public hearing for Anson County Gaming Ordinance
• Budget amendment for Redistricting Study
• Budget amendment for Senior Center General Purpose Funds
• Budget amendment for Register of Deeds
• Budget amendment for 911 Center

The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved the Anson County Gaming Ordinance unanimously after a public hearing with no citizen comments. They also selected Scenario C/Plan C/Map C for redistricting, to be presented at a public hearing on November 9, 2021, and approved several other items including new sheriff's vehicles, deeding two parcels to the Town of Wadesboro, and a 3.4% COLA for county employees.

• Approved Anson County Gaming Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and tax refunds (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's request for 5 new vehicles funded from fund balance (unanimous)
• Approved deeding two County-owned parcels at uptown square to Town of Wadesboro (unanimous)
• Approved funding for second Brown Creek Soil & Water Conservation position ($32,908) (unanimous)
• Selected Scenario C/Plan C/Map C for redistricting public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved $100 Christmas gift cards for full and regular part-time employees (unanimous)
• Approved 3.4% COLA for all County employees effective January 1, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners held a recessed meeting where they hired Larry Newton as Tax Administrator, approved a mask mandate for county buildings, and authorized publication of a public hearing on a Gaming Ordinance scheduled for November 2, 2021. The board also approved the new IT Manager's travel distance.

• Hired Larry Newton as Anson County Tax Administrator at stated salary
• Approved mask mandate requiring masks in all county buildings, with exceptions for employees alone in offices
• Authorized public hearing for Anson County Gaming Ordinance on November 2, 2021
• Approved new IT Manager's travel distance

The Anson County Board of Commissioners met in recessed session and unanimously hired Larry Newton as the Anson County Tax Administrator at the stated salary. The board also unanimously approved a mask mandate requiring masks in all county buildings, with exceptions for employees alone in their offices, and authorized publication of a public hearing on the Gaming Ordinance for November 2, 2021.

• Hired Larry Newton as Anson County Tax Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved mask mandate for all county buildings (unanimous)
• Authorized Clerk to publish public hearing for Gaming Ordinance on Nov 2, 2021 (consensus)
• Approved new IT Manager's travel distance (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, public addresses, appointments, and reports. Key items include a grant ordinance for ARP funds, a sewer extension on Highway 74 East, COVID-19 leave and employee vaccination incentives, and a bid award for the Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon/Dam Repair Project. The board will also enter closed sessions for legal consultation and personnel matters.

• Grant Project Ordinance for ARP funds
• Sewer extension on Highway 74 East
• COVID-19 leave and employee vaccination incentives
• Bid award for Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon/Dam Repair Project
• Resolution to convey unused Agri-Civic Center Property

The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved the Grant Project Ordinance for ARP funds, authorized an RFQ for a sewer project on Hwy 74 East, and extended COVID-19 leave for fully vaccinated employees until June 30, 2022. They also approved a resolution to convey unused Agri-Civic Center property and a redistricting study agreement with Centralina Regional Council.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda unanimously
• Adopted joint resolution for Sandhills Center Board of Directors exception (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dr. Danny Wright to Board of Health and William Wall to Jury Commission (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to convey unused Agri-Civic Center property (unanimous)
• Approved Centralina Regional Council redistricting study agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Project Ordinance for ARP funds (unanimous)
• Authorized RFQ for sewer project on Hwy 74 East (unanimous)
• Extended COVID-19 leave for fully vaccinated employees until June 30, 2022 (5-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the FY 2023 Administrative and Capital Budgets for ACTS. The proposed total budget is $331,116, which includes a local match of $41,101.

• Public Hearing: ACTS FY 2023 Admin & Capital Budgets
• ACTS Admin Budget: $159,762 total ($23,965 local match)
• ACTS Capital Budget: $171,354 total ($17,136 local match)
• Budget amendment: Sheriff’s Office 911 Capital Outlay
• Budget amendment: Elderly Services (multiple grants)

The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved the ACTS FY 2023 Admin & Capital Budgets grants, totaling $331,116 with local matches, and unanimously approved a resolution honoring retiring Lieutenant Detective Michael Randy Henry. The board also approved the consent agenda, made appointments, and discussed COVID-19 updates, illegal dumping, and security funding. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ACTS FY 2023 Admin & Capital Budgets grants (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for retiring Lt. Detective Michael Randy Henry (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and surplus items (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Mims to Sandhills Center Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Reappointed Chairman Woodburn to Board of Health (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing for ACTS budgets (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners held a recessed meeting where they discussed and voted on several administrative matters. They unanimously approved combining the Tax Assessor and Tax Collector positions under a single Tax Administrator. A motion to award a sludge removal contract to Bio-Nomic Services, Inc. failed for lack of a second, and the board instead voted to readvertise for bids.

• Motion to award sludge removal contract to Bio-Nomic Services, Inc. failed for lack of a second
• Unanimous vote to readvertise for bids for sludge removal
• Unanimous vote to combine Tax Assessor and Tax Collector under Tax Administrator
• Closed session to consult with attorney regarding potential claim or judicial action

The Anson County Board of Commissioners held a recessed meeting on August 10, 2021. After a closed session, a motion to award the sludge removal contract to Bio-Nomic Services, Inc. failed for lack of a second. The board then unanimously voted to readvertise for bids for sludge removal and also unanimously approved combining the Tax Assessor and Tax Collector roles under a Tax Administrator.

• Award sludge removal contract to Bio-Nomic Services, Inc. failed (no second)
• Readvertise for bids for sludge removal (unanimous)
• Combine Tax Assessor and Tax Collector under Tax Administrator (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to accept opioid litigation settlement funds and American Rescue Plan Act funds, hear the county audit presentation, and receive updates on COVID-19, ransomware recovery, and zoning open houses. The agenda also includes consent items, appointments, and a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Resolution to approve Memorandum of Agreement for Opioid Litigation Settlement
• Resolution for accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Audit presentation by Alan Thompson
• Motorola Radio Contract with Sheriff Reid/Rodney Diggs
• Fire Dept. Contracts with Scott Martin

The Anson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement for opioid litigation settlement, a resolution to accept American Rescue Plan Act funds, and moving forward with a broadband funding application. They also approved modifications to fire department contracts, a Motorola contract upgrade, a 911 recording system upgrade, and appointed Chairman Woodburn as NCACC voting delegate. The board scheduled a recessed meeting for August 10 to consider bids for WTP alum sludge removal.

• Approved agenda with addition of Commissioner concern (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, tax refunds, audit contract, and Cooperative Extension budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved modification to fire department contracts to include 'rescue services' (unanimous)
• Approved Motorola contract upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved Carolina Recording System proposal for 911 recording system, pending verification of reimbursable funding (unanimous)
• Appointed Chairman Woodburn as NCACC 2021 voting delegate (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for opioid litigation settlement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on July 6, 2021, to consider a consent agenda, hear public addresses, receive an informational presentation on gravity sewer options for US-74 East, make appointments, and receive the County Manager's report. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Consent agenda includes property tax refunds/adjustments, Article 44 sales tax distribution, and 2022 holiday schedule
• Presentation on gravity sewer options for US-74 East, including a 2-inch force main ($149,000) and an 8-inch gravity sewer line
• Appointments to Board of Health, Library Board, Anson Ag Advisory Board, and Wadesboro ETJ Board
• Manager's report covers FY 2019-2020 audit status, American Rescue Plan, ransomware recovery, and Covid-19 update
• Closed session for attorney consultation and personnel matters

The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved a motion to extend an 8-inch sewer line east of Highway 74 to the 'old mini mart' property, using American Rescue Plan funds, contingent on verifying eligibility. The board also approved the consent agenda, including the 2022 holiday schedule, and contracts for the Anson Rescue Squad and Fire Districts. Several appointments were made to various boards, and the board went into closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters.

• Approved agenda with additions, including EMS Director appearance and county manager topics.
• Approved consent agenda: board minutes, property tax refunds/releases/adjustments, Article 44 Sales Tax, and 2022 Holiday schedule.
• Approved Anson Rescue Squad contract.
• Approved Anson County Fire District contracts.
• Reappointed Alexander Harrington to the Board of Health for a three-year term.
• Reappointed Rebecca Dill, Cynthia Springer, Sandra Bruney, and Sharon Belcher, and appointed Judith Curtis to the Library Board of Trustees.
• Reappointed Todd Moore and George Short, and appointed Matthew Carpenter to the Agricultural Advisory Board.
• Approved motion to run 8-inch sewer line east of Hwy 74 to the 'old mini mart' using American Rescue Plan funds, contingent on eligibility verification.

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will consider the consent agenda, including budget amendments for the airport, IT, and Sheriff's Office, and will review the budget ordinance and fee schedule. They will also hear a COVID-19 update from Dr. Thompson and receive public comments. The meeting includes appointments and reports from the county manager and chairman.

• Budget amendments for airport (aviation fuel), IT (insurance claim), Register of Deeds (conversion), Sheriff's Office (substance & calendars)
• Budget ordinance and fee schedule review
• COVID-19 update by Dr. Thompson
• JCPC Advisory Council appointment
• Ransomware recovery update

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2021-2022 Anson County Budget Ordinance unanimously. They also approved the consent agenda (excluding a county manager payout), appointed Carrissima Martin to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and voted 5-1 to pay County Manager Monroe his severance pay after a closed session on contract negotiations. The board received updates on COVID-19 statistics and vaccination progress, as well as the ransomware recovery status.

• Approved 2021-2022 Anson County Budget Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda except County Manager payout (unanimous)
• Appointed Carrissima Martin to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (unanimous)
• Approved County Manager Monroe's severance pay (5-1, Gatewood opposed)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, which includes a General Fund of approximately $32 million. The board agreed to a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for county employees and discussed a potential grade/step pay plan. They also approved four budget amendments and entered closed session for personnel matters.

• Proposed FY 2021-2022 General Fund budget of approximately $32 million
• 2.5% COLA approved for county employees
• Anson County to receive $4.7 million from American Rescue Plan
• Budget amendments: Soil & Water $16,000, IT $130,823, DSS $10,325, Water $46,670
• New positions recommended: 2 telecommunicators, finance technician, 2 income maintenance caseworkers, public health nurse, zoning administrator/planner, IT help desk technician, animal shelter attendant

The Anson County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the FY 2021-2022 budget, where County Manager Monroe presented a $32 million General Fund recommendation. The board agreed to a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for county employees and discussed a potential grade/step pay program to be considered in January 2022. Four budget amendments were approved, and the board went into closed session for personnel matters, later approving additional clerk duties with a 5-1 vote.

• Approved 2.5% COLA for county employees (unanimous)
• Approved four budget amendments: Soil and Water $16,000, IT $130,823, DSS $10,325, Water $46,670 (unanimous)
• Approved additional recommended Clerk duties with commensurate salary (5-1)
• Opened and closed public hearing for 2021-2022 budget (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine items, including budget amendments for grants and tax refunds. They will receive updates on COVID-19 from the health director and on body cameras from the sheriff, then enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Budget amendment for Health Dept. ELC Enhancing Detection Activities
• Budget amendment for Airport CARES grant
• Budget amendment for Sheriff's Office block grant
• Budget amendment for Animal Shelter PETCO grant
• Closed session for attorney consultation and personnel

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including several budget amendments and property tax adjustments. They recognized Council on Aging staff with heroism awards, heard public concerns about the Hyatt Farms gun range, and received a COVID-19 update from the health department. In closed session, they voted to employ Ray Allen as interim county manager, effective May 4, 2021.

• Approved agenda with additions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments for Health Dept., Airport, Sheriff's Office, Animal Shelter, and Cooperative Extension (unanimous)
• Reappointed Pat Adams as alternate for Centralina Region F Aging Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Employed Ray Allen as interim county manager effective May 4, 2021 (unanimous)
• Recessed until May 18, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including multiple budget amendments for grants and teacher supplements, and will hear updates on COVID-19, mental health services, broadband, and a land use plan adoption. The board will also make appointments and enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Budget amendments for Emergency Management (HMEP grant), DSS (LIEAP, CIP grants), Teacher's Supplement, and Health Department (CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program)
• COVID-19 update by Dr. Thompson
• Land Use Plan adoption presentation by Emily Parker (Centralina Regional Council)
• Riverstreet Broadband update by Greg Coltrane
• Closed session for potential claim and personnel matters

The board unanimously approved the 2040 Anson County Land-Use Plan, a required step for zoning authority. They also approved a consent agenda including multiple budget amendments and property tax adjustments. Appointments were made to the ACTS Advisory Board and ABC Board. The county manager resigned at the end of the meeting.

• Approved 2040 Anson County Land-Use Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with budget amendments and tax items (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Gatewood to ACTS Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Frank Richardson to ABC Board (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for attorney consultation and personnel (unanimous)
• County Manager Monroe's resignation announced

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners reviewed several budget amendments to fund programs in public schools, social services, and emergency management. The Board also discussed a recommended five percent bonus for all employees and the phased return of county staff to normal office hours.

• Budget amendment of $54,317 for Anson High School security systems
• Budget amendment of $28,200 for the Domestic Violence Coalition VAWA grant
• Budget amendment of $68,823 for Social Services to increase LIEAP funding
• Budget amendment of $66,275 for Elderly Services Programs
• Budget amendment of $187,667 for public schools, community college, and economic partnership

The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,000 feasibility study to evaluate extending a gravity flow effluent line from the McCrae Mini Mart shopping center along Hwy 74 to Wade Mill. The motion passed 5-2, with Commissioners Sturdivant and Smith voting no. The board also heard updates on COVID-19 vaccinations, landfill odor issues, and the proposed Hwy 74 bypass.

• Approved the agenda with additions to Commissioner's Concerns (unanimous).
• Approved the Consent Agenda including board minutes, property tax refunds/adjustments, two Health Department budget amendments, Sandhills Quarterly Report, and water bill write-offs (unanimous).
• Approved a $2,000 wastewater feasibility study for the McCrae Mini Mart/Steve Wallace area (5-2).
• Commissioner Bricken volunteered to serve on the Anson Economic Development Partnership board (agreed by board).
• Directed County Manager to review additional staffing options for litter removal during budget process.
• Went into closed session to consult with attorney and discuss personnel (unanimous).
• Came out of closed session (unanimous).
• Adjourned (unanimous).

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the agenda, consent agenda (minutes and property tax refunds), and hear a presentation on the 2020 Community Health Assessment and COVID-19 update from the Health Department. The County Manager will report on vaccine incentives, county government scheduling, employee bonus compensation, and other administrative matters. The board will also take public comments.

• 2020 Community Health Assessment presentation by Dr. Thompson
• COVID-19 update and vaccine distribution
• Property tax refunds totaling $892.08
• Employee bonus compensation discussion
• Vaccine incentives for county employees

The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved a one-time 5% bonus of base salary for all county employees, including 2020 retirees and two deceased former employees. The board also approved an additional full-time ACTS driver, suspended the real estate tax conveyance form until February 16, 2021, and approved a consent agenda with multiple budget amendments. No other substantive decisions were made beyond these items.

• Approved one-time 5% bonus of base salary for all county employees (unanimous)
• Approved additional full-time ACTS driver (unanimous)
• Suspended real estate tax conveyance form until February 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with budget amendments totaling over $400,000 (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to phase in county staff returning to work
• Held closed session to consult with attorney (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda, consent agenda (including property tax refunds and a budget amendment for COVID-19 vaccination administration fees), hear a COVID-19 update from Dr. Thompson, and consider a county attorney contract. The meeting also includes the manager's report on retirees, COVID-19 leave, audit status, and steering committees.

• Budget amendment for Health Dept. COVID-19 vaccination admin fee
• County Attorney contract review
• COVID-19 update by Dr. Thompson
• Property tax refunds and adjustments
• Recognition of 2020 retirees

The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved a blended Covid-19 leave policy (options 3 and 4), reduced county hours of service to lessen virus spread, and suspended the real estate tax conveyance form for January. They also approved the 2021 County Attorney contract and a consent agenda including a Covid-19 vaccination fee budget amendment. A one-time Covid-19 bonus of up to 2% for employees was recommended by the County Manager and discussed, but no formal vote was recorded on the bonus amount.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including property tax refunds/adjustments and Covid-19 vaccination fee budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 County Attorney contract (unanimous)
• Approved blended Covid-19 leave options 3 and 4 (unanimous)
• Approved reduced county hours of service to lessen Covid-19 spread (unanimous)
• Approved suspension of real estate tax conveyance form for January (unanimous)