Anson County public meetings in 2022
4 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners appointed Scott Howell as Anson County Sheriff for a four-year term. The Board also elected its leadership for the year and approved several administrative appointments and budget amendments.
- Appointed Scott Howell as Anson County Sheriff (4-3)
- Elected Commissioner Bricken as Chairman (4-3)
- Elected Commissioner Mims as Vice-Chairman
- Approved 2023 regular meeting schedule
- Appointed Roshunda Blount Terry, Tanya Byrd, Andrea Lamonds, and Lawrence Gatewood to Council on Aging Advisory Board
- Re-appointed Pam Vernon to Anson County Board of Health for a 3-year term
- Appointed Lawrence Gatewood to Anson County Board of Social Services
- Approved local Retention & Disposition Schedules
Board of Commissioners
The Board held an emergency meeting to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Sheriff Landrie Reid. Following a nomination from the Anson County Democratic Party, the Board voted to appoint Gerald Cannon Sr. as the new Sheriff.
- Approved appointment of Gerald Cannon Sr. as Anson County Sheriff (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board held a special meeting to discuss the statutory authority to appoint a sheriff to a vacancy. After a closed session consultation with the County Attorney, the Board took no action, with the Chairman stating the matter would be resolved on December 6.
- Approved motion to enter closed session to consult with attorney (5-2)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (6-1)
- No action taken on sheriff vacancy appointment
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a one-time 6.2% cost of living bonus and $100 Christmas gift cards for all full and part-time county employees. Other actions included approving several budget amendments and reappointing two members to the Board of Health.
- Approved 6.2% one-time cost of living bonus for all full and part-time employees from ARPA funds (unanimous)
- Approved $100 Christmas gift cards for all full and part-time employees (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment for ARPA Project Ordinance (unanimous)
- Reappointed Dr. Stegall and Marjorie Cole to the Board of Health (unanimous)
- Approved participation in FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) 2022 application process (unanimous)
- Appointed Chairman Woodburn as voting delegate for legislative goals conference (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments for Anson Rescue Squad, Jail Medical, Elderly, Elderly SCGP, Insurance Proceeds, Jail Inmate Fund, Domestic Violence, General Fund, and HWY 74 Sewer Project (unanimous)