Davie County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Davie County Board of Commissioners will consider a zoning map amendment (DC24‑I3‑3507) involving the Floyd Greene Family Limited Partnership and proposed zoning changes for a solar farm. The board will also discuss appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and an update to the Recreation and Parks Grant Policy. A contract renewal will be addressed before the meeting adjourns.

• Zoning Map Amendment DC24‑I3‑3507 – Floyd Greene Family Limited Partnership
• Solar Farm Zoning Changes
• Recreation and Parks Advisory Board appointments – Charles Kurfees & Justin Lanning
• Recreation and Parks Grant Policy update
• Contract renewal

The Davie County Board of Commissioners held a work session on December 19, 2024, and approved a new employment contract for County Attorney Ed Vogler. The board also removed the closed session from the agenda and received updates on finances, recreation ordinances, and pending action items for the January 6, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ed Vogler's employment contract as County Attorney (5-0)
• Adopted agenda with removal of closed session (5-0)

Planning Board

The Davie County Planning Board will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and consider a zoning map amendment for a 27-acre property on Greenhill Road. The board will also review a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding solar energy generating facilities.

• Zoning Map Amendment DC24-13-3507: 27 acres on Greenhill Road rezoning from R-A/R-20 to H-B
• Text-24-3: Review of Zoning Ordinance §155.130 regarding solar energy generating facilities
• Approval of November 26, 2024 Planning Board Minutes
• Public Comments from Citizens
• Call to order and Adjournment

The Davie County Planning Board voted 4-2 to deny a rezoning request by Floyd Greene Family Limited Partnership to change 8.2 acres on Greenhill Road from Residential Agricultural (R-A) and Residential 20 (R-20) to Highway Business Conditional (H-B-C). The board also unanimously approved a text amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding solar energy generating facilities. No public comments were made on either item.

• Denied rezoning of 8.2 acres on Greenhill Road to Highway Business Conditional (4-2)
• Approved text amendment § 155.130 for solar energy generating facility conditions (6-0)
• Unanimously adopted the meeting agenda
• Unanimously approved minutes from November 26, 2024 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Davie County Board of Commissioners regular session will adopt the agenda, review consent items, and discuss several resolutions and appointments. Key decisions include authorizing lawsuits for properties at 1022 Dulin Road and 118 Fireside Lane, approving budget transfers, selecting a contractor for the courthouse third‑floor renovation, and renewing a contract. The meeting also includes public comment, the county manager’s report, and a closed‑session discussion of personnel matters.

• Resolution authorizing suit – 1022 Dulin Road
• Resolution authorizing suit – 118 Fireside Lane
• Budget transfers / amendments – Finance
• Selection and award of contract for Davie County Courthouse third‑floor renovation
• MOA spending authorization resolution

The Board of Commissioners re-elected Mark Jones as Chair and Benita Finney as Vice Chair for the next year. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included several routine items such as budget transfers, board appointments, and resolutions authorizing lawsuits. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a proclamation for John Gallimore Day and a public comment about 911 communications.

• Re-elected Mark Jones as Chair (4-0, Jones abstained)
• Re-elected Benita Finney as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel and attorney-client matters (5-0)
• Returned to open session with no contract renewal (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections held a protest evidentiary hearing on December 2, 2024, regarding Judge Jefferson Griffin's protest in the NC Supreme Court race. Griffin was not represented, while Allison Riggs' counsel was present. The board voted unanimously to dismiss the protest after discussion and review of an affidavit from the director.

• Dismissed Judge Jefferson Griffin's election protest (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss a zoning map amendment for a property on Greenhill Road. The applicant is seeking to change the zoning of approximately 27 acres from Residential Agricultural and Residential 20 to Highway Business.

• Zoning Map Amendment DC24-I3-3507: Request by Floyd Greene Family Limited Partnership, RLLP to rezone ~27 acres on Greenhill Road to Highway Business (H-B)

The Planning Board voted unanimously to defer a request to rezone about 27 acres on Greenhill Road from Residential Agricultural (R-A) and Residential 20 (R-20) to Highway Business (H-B) until conditions could be established. Two earlier motions — one to defer and one to approve with a condition limiting the rezoning to the Highway Business portion while the rest stays R-A and R-20 — each failed on 3-3 ties. The board also approved the October 21, 2024 minutes and scheduled a special meeting for Thursday, December 19 to review proposed changes to the Solar Energy Generating Facility ordinance.

• Approved October 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to defer rezoning DC24-13-3507 until conditions established failed 3-3
• Motion to approve rezoning with condition that only the site be rezoned H-B and the rest remain R-A & R-20 failed 3-3
• Motion to defer rezoning DC24-13-3507 until conditions established approved unanimously
• Special meeting set for Thursday, December 19 to review proposed Solar Energy Generating Facility ordinance changes
• Adjourned at 4:08 p.m.

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met to review a protest filed by Dowling PLLC on behalf of Jefferson Griffin, a candidate for NC Supreme Court, alleging certain voters were ineligible. The board unanimously dismissed the protest, but later, after further review, was instructed by the NCSBE to schedule a protest hearing, which was set for December 2, 2024.

• Dismissed the protest submitted by Dowling PLLC (unanimous)
• Scheduled a protest hearing for December 2, 2024, per NCSBE instruction

Board of Commissioners

The Davie County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review financial reports, approve minutes, and discuss pending actions including budget transfers and amendments. The board will also consider reappointments to advisory committees and discuss changes to the subdivision ordinance.

• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2024
• 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting schedule
• Re-appoint Barbara Martin to Aging Services Community Advisory Committee
• Budget Transfers / Amendments
• Subdivision Ordinance Changes

The Davie County Board of Commissioners held a work session on November 21, 2024, where they heard presentations on the October 2024 financial summary, the lead pipe replacement project (76 units need replacement), and proposed subdivision ordinance and solar energy facility changes. No formal decisions were made; the board only adopted the agenda and adjourned. Pending action items for the December 2 meeting were also listed.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board will review the director’s operations and staff reports, the FY 25 budget, and committee updates. It will discuss a proposal to eliminate the Social Security number requirement for library card applications, with exceptions. The board will also consider holding a public open house for the holiday season.

• FY 25 Budget Report review
• Library Card Application Process – request to remove SSN requirement with exceptions
• Planning of a Library Open House for the Holiday Season
• Staff updates: new hires (Youth Services Story Teller, PT Library Assistant, Library Page) and open positions (Customer Service Supervisor, 2 PT Library Assistants)
• Director’s outreach reports: Touch A Truck, Public Safety Day, Habitat Restore, Halloween events

The Davie County Library Board of Trustees met on November 21, 2024, and approved the September meeting minutes. The board decided to keep the current library card application process, including the Social Security number requirement, due to circulation system constraints. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on operational reports and upcoming events.

• Approved September meeting minutes unanimously
• Kept SSN requirement for library card applications
• Scheduled holiday open house for December 15

Consolidated Human Services Board

The Davie County Health & Human Services Board will review presentations on a Veterans Day event, an environmental health update, and a foster care sponsorship. A consent agenda covering financial and HR updates will be approved. Director comments will include discussion of board re‑appointments and capital projects. The meeting will close with a confidential closed‑session session.

• Veterans Day Event Highlights – presentation by Michelle Ellis
• Environmental Health Update (Restaurants and Grant) – presentation by Justin White
• Foster Care Sponsorship – presentation by Katie Brewer
• Consent agenda – financial and HR update
• Closed session – confidential matters under N.C. Gen. Stat. §143‑318.11

The Davie County Health & Human Services Board approved the financial year-to-date comparison report and the September 24, 2024 meeting minutes. No action items were on the agenda. Presentations covered the Veterans Day event, environmental health updates (including a $22,500 grant application and restaurant inspection grades), and foster care sponsorship needs. The board also entered and exited closed session.

• Approved November 19, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial year-to-date comparison report (unanimous)
• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Ended closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met on November 14 and 15, 2024, to review and count absentee and provisional ballots from the November 5 general election. The board approved 45 supplemental absentee ballots and 134 provisional ballots, and rejected 112 provisional ballots as ineligible. On November 15, the board canvassed the election results and signed the abstracts and certificates of election.

• Approved 45 supplemental absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Approved 134 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected 112 provisional ballots as ineligible (unanimous)
• Eliminated 5 voter challenges due to death, upheld 1 (unanimous)
• Canvassed 2024 general election results and signed abstracts and certificates

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met on November 14 and 15, 2024, to review and count supplemental absentee and provisional ballots from the November 5 general election. The board approved 45 supplemental absentee ballots and 134 provisional ballots, rejected 112 provisional ballots, and upheld one of six voter challenges. On November 15, the board canvassed the election results and signed the abstracts and certificates of election.

• Approved 45 supplemental absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Approved 134 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected 112 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Eliminated 5 voter challenges due to death, upheld 1 (unanimous)
• Certified 2024 general election results and signed abstracts and certificates

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council will review updates from its area consultant and partner agencies, address old business such as conflict-of-interest forms and committee appointments, and consider new business including a report and a vote on the Risk & Needs Committee’s recommendation for services to be advertised in the 2025-2026 RFP. The council will also schedule a monitoring committee meeting for January 10, 2025 and announce upcoming meeting dates.

• Vote on Risk & Needs Committee recommendation for services to advertise in 2025-2026 RFP
• Collect Conflict of Interest Forms for 2024-2025 fiscal year from new members
• Add appointments to Monitoring Committee and Funding Committee for 2024-2025 fiscal year
• Monitoring Committee meeting planned for Jan 10, 2025 at 10:00 am
• Announce meeting dates for 2024-2025: Jan 10, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9

The Davie County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council approved the Risk & Needs Committee's recommendation to advertise specific services in the 2025-2026 Request for Proposals (RFP). The council also approved the minutes from the October 11, 2024 meeting. Updates were provided on client tracking, new state laws affecting juvenile justice, and agency reports.

• Approved minutes from October 11, 2024 meeting
• Approved Risk & Needs Committee's recommended services for 2025-2026 RFP (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections held election day meetings on November 5, 2024, primarily for procedural purposes. They approved the minutes from the November 4 meeting and unanimously approved signing the Early Voting and Absentee Ballot abstracts. No public comments were presented, and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved signing of Early Voting and Absentee Ballot abstracts (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider the adoption of the 2025 State Fire Code and a new Recreation and Parks Rental Policy. The session includes several board appointments and a presentation on the Davie Respect Initiative.

• Adoption of 2025 State Fire Code
• Davie County Recreation and Parks Rental Policy
• Budget transfers and amendments for Finance
• Equipment deletion forms for Sheriff's Office and Technology Solutions
• Appointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and Health and Human Services Board

The Board of Commissioners approved the Schedule of Values and the consent agenda, which included adopting the 2025 State Fire Code, board appointments, budget transfers, and other routine items. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The meeting also included a presentation on the Davie Respect Initiative and a public comment about a suicide prevention event.

• Approved Schedule of Values (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2025 State Fire Code, board appointments, budget transfers, and other items (5-0)
• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session for real property and personnel matters (5-0)
• Returned to open session and adjourned (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections reviewed and accepted absentee ballot envelopes and photo ID exception forms. All accepted ballots were scanned into the DS200 tabulator.

• Approved minutes from October 29, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted CIV 212, MIL 10, and OVR 6 absentee ballot envelopes (unanimous)
• Accepted 48 absentee ballot envelopes with Photo ID Exception Forms (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met on October 29, 2024, to review and approve absentee ballots. They approved 223 civilian, 2 military, and 3 overseas ballots, as well as 26 ballots with photo ID exceptions and one ballot with a container envelope issue. They also invalidated one ballot due to the voter's death. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved 223 civilian, 2 military, and 3 overseas absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Approved 26 absentee ballots with photo ID exception forms (unanimous)
• Approved one absentee ballot with a container envelope issue (unanimous)
• Invalidated one absentee ballot due to voter death (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review financial reports and a recreation and parks rental policy. The body will act on several board appointments and the adoption of the 2025 NC State Fire Code.

• Adoption of 2025 NC State Fire Code
• Adopting the Ag Center Building Advisory Committee
• Tax reports, releases, and refunds
• Board appointments for Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and Health and Human Services Board
• Asset Deletion Form for the Sheriff's Office

The Davie County Board of Commissioners held a work session on October 24, 2024, where they received reports on the financial summary, the CAD-to-CAD project, and the Recreation and Parks rental policy. No formal decisions were made; the board only adopted the agenda and adjourned. Pending action items for a future meeting were listed, including approval of minutes, adoption of the 2025 NC State Fire Code, and various board appointments.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:54am (motion by Finney, second by Poindexter)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections reviewed and approved 163 civilian, 2 military, and 3 overseas absentee ballots, all properly executed, and scanned them into the tabulator. The board also approved 18 absentee ballots with Photo ID Exception forms after verifying the forms. The meeting was procedural, with no public comment or additional business.

• Approved minutes from October 15, 2024, meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 163 CIV, 2 MIL, and 3 OVR absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Approved 18 absentee ballots with Photo ID Exception forms (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Davie County Planning Board will meet on October 21, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, adopting the agenda, approving the September 24, 2024 minutes, and public comments. The board will continue its review and revision of Chapter 154 Subdivision Regulations under Text Amendment TEXT-24-2. No other specific actions are listed.

• Adopt the agenda
• Approve the September 24, 2024 minutes
• Public comments from citizens
• Text Amendment TEXT-24-2 – continue review of Chapter 154 Subdivision Regulations
• Old or New Business (no specific items listed)

The Davie County Planning Board met on October 21, 2024, and unanimously approved the minutes from the September 24, 2024 meeting. The board continued its review of Text Amendment TEXT-24-2, which revises Chapter 154: Subdivision Regulations, discussing suggestions such as reducing the minimum lot size from 1 acre to 40,000 square feet, adding sidewalks to active recreation spaces, and exempting lots of 5 acres or larger from certain requirements. No final decision was made on the amendment; the item remains under review. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from September 24, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued review of Text Amendment TEXT-24-2 (no vote taken)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met on October 15, 2024, and approved absentee ballots for the November 5 election. The board reviewed and unanimously accepted 131 civil, 1 military, and 6 one-stop (OVR) absentee ballots, plus 8 absentee ballots with Photo ID Exception Forms. Ballots were scanned into the DS200 tabulator in the presence of the board. No public comments were presented.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 131 civil, 1 military, and 6 OVR absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Accepted 8 absentee ballots with Photo ID Exception Forms (unanimous)

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council will approve the September 13 minutes, receive an update on client counts and YASI data, and hear reports from five partner agencies. It will also consider conflict‑of‑interest forms, additional appointments to its committees for the 2024‑2025 fiscal year, and set a meeting date for the Risk and Needs Committee.

• Approve minutes from the September 13, 2024 meeting
• Update on client count and YASI data from consultant Scott Stoker
• Agency reports: Truancy Court, Aspire Youth & Family, Children’s Center of Surry, Piedmont Mediation, YMCA of Davie
• Review conflict‑of‑interest forms and add members to Risk & Needs, Monitoring, and Funding committees
• Schedule a meeting for the Risk and Needs Committee

The Davie County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council approved the September minutes and reviewed client tracking and YASI data, which will guide the Risk & Needs Committee's decision on which programs to advertise in the FY 25-26 Request for Proposal. The committee is set to meet Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. prior to the JCPC meeting, where the Council will vote on the RFP. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved minutes from September 13, 2024 meeting
• Set Risk & Needs Committee meeting for Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m.
• Cindy Ellis joined the Monitoring Committee

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met on October 8, 2024, and approved all absentee ballots reviewed, including 89 civil, 1 military, 10 OVR, and 6 with photo ID exception forms. The board also scanned the 106 ballots into the DS200 tabulator, which will be closed at 7:30 p.m. on Election Night, November 5, 2024. No public comments were presented, and the meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.

• Approved minutes from October 1, 2024, meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted 100 absentee ballots (89 civil, 1 military, 10 OVR) as properly executed (unanimous)
• Accepted 6 absentee ballots with Photo ID Exception Forms (unanimous)
• Scanned 106 absentee ballots into DS200 tabulator for counting on Election Night

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met and approved all absentee ballots reviewed, including 100 standard ballots and 6 with photo ID exception forms, all found properly executed. The board also scanned the 106 ballots into the tabulator for the November 5 election. No public comments were made, and the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Approved minutes from October 1, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted 100 absentee ballots (89 civil, 1 military, 10 OVR) (unanimous)
• Accepted 6 absentee ballots with photo ID exception forms (unanimous)
• Scanned 106 absentee ballots into DS200 tabulator

Board of Commissioners

The Davie County Board of Commissioners will adopt the agenda and consider a series of consent items, including appointments, budget transfers, and several resolutions. Key resolutions include a request for statewide contingency funds to pave Fernwood Drive and approval of the CANOPLAY TREESCAPE PROJECT. Additional items address a 911 communications memorandum, a suit authorization, and various awareness week recognitions.

• Resolution Supporting the Request for Statewide Contingency Funds for Fernwood Drive Paving
• Resolution For The CANOPLAY TREESCAPE PROJECT
• Budget Transfers / Amendments
• Resolution Authorizing Suit
• 911 Communications Memorandum of Understanding

The Davie County Board of Commissioners held a regular session on October 7, 2024, approving the consent agenda and entering a closed session for real property negotiations. No substantive public decisions were made beyond routine approvals and procedural motions.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on Schedule of Values (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, appointments, resolutions, and tax reports (5-0)
• Entered closed session for real property negotiations (5-0)
• Returned to open session and adjourned (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections approved all 59 absentee ballots reviewed at the meeting, including five with Photo ID Exception Forms, and scanned them into the DS200 tabulator for counting on Election Night. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved minutes from September 3, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved five absentee ballots with Photo ID Exception Forms (unanimous)
• Approved 54 absentee ballots (35 CIV, 2 Military, 17 OVR) (unanimous)
• Scanned 59 absentee ballots into DS200 tabulator for Nov. 5 counting

Planning Board

The Davie County Planning Board will adopt its agenda, approve the August 27, 2024 minutes, and hear public comments. The board will review Text Amendment TEXT-24-2 to revise Chapter 154 Subdivision Regulations. No other specific business items are detailed.

• Adopt the agenda
• Approve minutes from August 27, 2024
• Public comments from citizens
• Review Text Amendment TEXT-24-2 – revision of Chapter 154 Subdivision Regulations
• Old or New Business (unspecified)

The Davie County Planning Board met and approved the minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting. The board discussed a text amendment to Chapter 154 (Subdivision Regulations), with suggestions to remove the definition of minor subdivisions and instead classify subdivisions by number of homes, and to increase minimum lot sizes. No formal action was taken on the amendment; upcoming workshops will continue the review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from August 27, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed text amendment TEXT-24-2 to revise Chapter 154 Subdivision Regulations; no vote taken

Consolidated Human Services Board

The Davie County Consolidated Human Services Board will review meeting minutes, receive presentations on environmental health and child welfare, and discuss policy updates. The meeting includes a closed session.

• Review of July 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Environmental Health Impact
• Presentation on Substance Use and Child Welfare
• Discussion of Transfer of Services Policy
• Closed session regarding privileged information

The Consolidated Human Services Board approved a new DSS internal transfer of services policy for moving incompetent youth age 17½ and older to adult services. It also approved the September 24 agenda, the July 20, 2024 minutes, and closed session minutes from February 27 and May 28, 2024, and accepted all consent agenda items including financial and public health year-end reports. No closed session was held. All votes carried by voice vote with no tallies recorded.

• Approved agenda for September 24, 2024 (motion carried)
• Approved July 20, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved closed session minutes from February 27 and May 28, 2024 (motion carried)
• Approved DSS internal transfer of services policy for youth 17½+ moving to adult services (motion carried)
• Approved all consent agenda items as presented, including financial update and Public Health year-end report (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Davie County Board of Commissioners will adopt the agenda and review the August 2024 financial presentation. They will consider pending appointments and re‑appointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and the Planning Board, as well as October proclamations. Two resolutions will be voted on: one supporting a request for statewide contingency funds for Fernwood Drive paving and another authorizing a lawsuit. Discussion items include lawn care, a new GIS system, and the 2025 reappraisal.

• Resolution supporting request for statewide contingency funds for Fernwood Drive paving
• Resolution authorizing suit
• Appointment – Juvenile Crime Prevention Council – Rev. James Grant
• Re‑appointment – Juvenile Crime Prevention Council – Justin Stutts and Clyde Scott
• Re‑appointment – Davie County Planning Board – Andrew Backus

The Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes on substantive items. They heard a presentation on bringing mowing and lawn care services in-house, with a target decision by November. They also reviewed the new GIS system and a 2025 property reappraisal estimate of 40-45% value increases. Pending action items for the October 7 meeting were discussed but not voted on.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council will review and approve the April 12, 2024 minutes, receive program and accounting updates, and consider new business items. New business includes adopting conflict‑of‑interest forms for the 2024‑2025 fiscal year and appointing three committees (Risk and Needs, Monitoring, Funding). The council will also note vacancies, set future meeting dates, and hear reports from partner agencies.

• Approve minutes from the April 12, 2024 meeting
• Review JCPC program summary reports for 2023‑2024 & 2024‑2025
• Adopt conflict‑of‑interest forms for the 2024‑2025 fiscal year
• Appoint Risk and Needs, Monitoring, and Funding committees for 2024‑2025
• Receive agency reports from Truancy Court, Aspire Youth & Family, Children’s Center of Surry, Piedmont Mediation Center, and YMCA of Davie

The Davie County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council met on September 13, 2024, and approved the minutes from April 12, 2024. The council also voted to donate an old cell phone found in their safe to the Davie Center for Violence Prevention. Program updates were provided, and committees for the 2024-2025 fiscal year were appointed.

• Approved minutes from April 12, 2024 (motion by Jackie White, seconded by Jackie Copeland)
• Donated old cell phone to Davie Center for Violence Prevention (motion by Brittany Travis, seconded by Jackie White)
• Appointed Risk and Needs Committee members
• Appointed Monitoring Committee members
• Appointed Funding Committee members

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met and approved the minutes from August 12, 2024, and the Early Voting Official Appointments. They also approved replacements for the Fulton Precinct Chief Judge and party judges. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved August 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Early Voting Official Appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Brenda Seaford as Chief Judge, Debora Jones as Republican Judge, Tony Moore as Democratic Judge at Fulton Precinct (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Davie County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss a zoning map amendment that would rezone approximately 4 acres at 460 Boxwood Church Road from R-20 to R-A. The meeting will also include the adoption of the agenda, presentations on tax revaluation, and the approval of consent agenda items such as board re-appointments and budget transfers.

• Public Hearing: Zoning Map Amendment DC24-N6-0068 A (460 Boxwood Church Road)
• Approval of Minutes for August 5, 22, 2024 meetings
• Board Re-Appointments: Planning Board, Watershed Improvement Commission, and others
• Budget Transfers / Amendments
• Sewer Capacity Approval for Hendrix Village

The Davie County Board of Commissioners approved a zoning map amendment to rezone approximately 4 acres at 460 Boxwood Church Road from R-20 to R-A, following a public hearing with no speakers. The board also approved a resolution for custodial services (4-1) and set a public hearing for the 2025 Schedule of Values for October 7, 2024. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, including the consent agenda and various board appointments.

• Approved rezoning of 4 acres at 460 Boxwood Church Road from R-20 to R-A (5-0)
• Approved resolution for custodial services (4-1)
• Set public hearing for 2025 Schedule of Values for October 7, 2024
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, board reappointments, budget transfers, and proclamations (5-0)
• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for zoning amendment (5-0)

Planning Board

The Davie County Planning Board will meet to take oath of office for new member Justin Miller, adopt the agenda, and approve the March 26, 2024 minutes. During public comments, a rezoning request (DC24-N6-0068 A) will be discussed to change an approximately 4‑acre parcel at 460 Boxwood Church Road from R‑20 to R‑A. The board will then adjourn.

• Oath of office for new Board Member Justin Miller
• Adopt the agenda
• Approve minutes from March 26, 2024
• Public comment: rezoning request DC24-N6-0068 A for 460 Boxwood Church Road (R‑20 to R‑A)
• Adjournment

The Davie County Planning Board unanimously approved a zoning map amendment to rezone an approximately 4-acre parcel at 460 Boxwood Church Road from R-20 to R-A, allowing a single-wide mobile home on a permanent foundation. The board also approved the minutes from the March 26, 2024 meeting and administered the oath of office to new board member Justin Miller. No public comments were made during the citizen comment period.

• Approved zoning map amendment DC24-N6-0068 to rezone 4 acres at 460 Boxwood Church Road from R-20 to R-A (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to new board member Justin Miller

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review financial summaries and discuss updates to the subdivision ordinance. The body will also consider several board appointments and re-appointments.

• Update to the Table of Uses and changes to the Subdivision Ordinance
• Re-appointment of Robert Crews to the Board of Adjustment
• Re-appointments to the Davie County Planning Board for Keith Beck and Christopher Cole
• Re-appointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
• Appointment of Detective William Sloan to the Child Protection and Child Fatality Prevention Team

The Davie County Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes. They received the July 2024 financial summary, a presentation on the GoGov app for county outreach, and discussed potential updates to the Table of Uses and Subdivision Ordinance. The board also reviewed FMLA health insurance policy and custodial contract options, with decisions expected at the September 3, 2024 meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Received July 2024 financial summary
• Heard GoGov app presentation
• Discussed Table of Uses and Subdivision Ordinance updates
• Reviewed FMLA health insurance policy
• Discussed custodial contract decision for September 3 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections approved a resolution designating staff duties for the November 5th General Election, subject to correcting an outdated letterhead. The board also approved the minutes from the July 1, 2024 meeting. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved minutes of July 1, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution on staff duties for Nov 5 election, subject to letterhead correction (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Davie County Board of Commissioners will adopt the agenda and consider a range of consent items, including approval of meeting minutes, budget transfers, and the recommendation to award the construction contract for the Dutchman Creek Sewer Pump Station. The board will also vote on the resolution to execute the custodial services contract and appoint trustees to the Fire Department Relief Fund boards. Additional items include interlocal agreements with nearby towns, fee refunds, and tax reports.

• Recommendation of award of construction contract for Dutchman Creek Sewer Pump Station
• Resolution for contract execution of Davie County Custodial Services
• Appointment of trustees to the Fire Department Relief Fund Boards
• Interlocal agreements with the Towns of Bermuda Run, Mocksville, and Cooleemee
• Approval of budget transfers/amendments (open purchase order report)

The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to table the decision on the Davie County Custodial Services contract until the August 22 meeting, after discussion about potentially bringing cleaning services in-house. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a full refund to the Davie County Band Boosters, and postponed the Fire Relief Fund Board item. The meeting included a closed session for attorney consultation and personnel matters.

• Tabled custodial services contract decision to Aug. 22 (5-0)
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with full Band Boosters refund (5-0)
• Postponed Fire Relief Fund Board appointments
• Entered closed session for attorney consultation and personnel (5-0)
• Adjourned at 7:31 PM (5-0)

Consolidated Human Services Board

The Davie County Health & Human Services Board will review and approve the meeting agenda and minutes from prior sessions. Members will hear presentations on Medicaid Managed Care Tailored Plans, Child Welfare Assist, and a Child Support year‑end update. The consent agenda includes a financial update, a WIC audit, and an Economic Services audit. Director comments will cover the Community Response Task Force meeting and fleet vehicle purchasing.

• Presentation on Medicaid Managed Care Tailored Plans
• Presentation on Child Welfare Assist
• Presentation on Child Support year‑end update
• Consent agenda: financial update, WIC audit, Economic Services audit
• Director comments on Community Response Task Force meeting and fleet vehicle purchasing

The Board approved the May 28, 2024 meeting minutes and a consent agenda featuring FY2024 financial updates and WIC and Economic Services audit results. A vote on closed session minutes was tabled due to a lack of quorum. The Board also received updates on child support collections and the Community Response Task Force.

• Approved July 30, 2024 agenda
• Approved May 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved consent agenda including FY2024 financial updates and audit reports
• Tabled vote on closed session minutes from February 27 and May 28, 2024

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the FY 24 budget report and the FY 25 budget. The meeting includes a proposal to host and promote a Brave Books event and a discussion on board appointees.

• Proposal to host and promote Brave Books event
• FY 24 Budget Report
• FY 25 Budget
• Board of Trustees Appointees
• Staffing reports on full-time and part-time library assistant positions

The Davie County Library Board of Trustees met on July 18, 2024, and approved the minutes. They discussed a proposal to host a Brave Books event, but the library cannot sponsor or promote it without offering equal opportunities to groups with opposing views. The board also received reports on operations, staffing, and budget, and noted that budget reductions could lead to reduced hours at both library locations.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed Brave Books event proposal; library cannot sponsor or promote due to neutrality policy
• Noted two part-time library assistant positions filled
• Reviewed FY24 and FY25 budgets; noted potential reduced hours from budget cuts

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections met for a regularly scheduled meeting and approved the minutes from June 3, 2024. Director Parker provided a schedule of upcoming voter drives, filing deadlines, and training events. No other substantive actions were taken during the regular or closed sessions.

• Approved June 3, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hear a financial presentation for May 2024 and introduce the new Medical Director. The agenda also includes several board appointments and a resolution regarding opioid litigation.

• Introduction of Medical Director Dr. Cameron Weekley
• May 2024 Financial Presentation
• Appointments to the Agricultural Advisory Board and Planning Board
• Library Board of Trustees appointments
• Resolution to Update Opioid Litigation

The minutes record only procedural actions. The board voted 5-0 to return to open session at 7:46 P.M., then voted 5-0 to adjourn. No substantive decisions, contracts, zoning actions, or budget items are recorded in the supplied text.

• Motion to enter open session passed 5-0 (Jones, Finney, Poindexter, Renegar, Shoaf)
• Motion to adjourn passed 5-0 (Jones, Finney, Poindexter, Renegar, Shoaf)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on the proposed FY2024-2025 budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes a review of budget transfers, amendments, and asset deletions. A closed session is scheduled regarding real property or employment contract negotiations.

• FY2024-2025 Proposed Budget & Capital Improvement Plan vote
• Budget transfers and amendments
• Asset deletions
• Closed session regarding real property or employment contract negotiations

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY2024-2025 proposed budget and Capital Improvement Plan on a 5-0 vote. The total recommended budget across all funds was $104,149,326, with the General Fund at $83,876,152. The consent agenda, including asset deletions and budget transfers/amendments, was also approved 5-0. No closed session was held.

• Approved FY2024-2025 proposed budget & Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: asset deletions and budget transfers/amendments (5-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections approved the minutes from the May 24, 2024, Provisional and Canvass Meetings by unanimous vote. The Board welcomed Leslie Robison as the new Deputy Director and reviewed upcoming election dates, including candidate filing deadlines for the Soil and Water Conservation District. No substantive policy decisions or votes on election procedures were made during this meeting.

• Approved May 24, 2024, Provisional and Canvass Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Welcomed Leslie Robison as new Deputy Director
• Reviewed upcoming dates for candidate filing and state conference

Board of Commissioners

The Davie County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY2024-2025 proposed budget and capital improvement plan, which outlines planned county spending and infrastructure projects for residents. The meeting also covers routine administrative approvals including budget transfers, EMS asset deletion, custodial services contracts, board appointments, and tax releases. Commissioners will discuss renaming Sweat Trail to Sweet Trail in Mocksville. A closed session is scheduled to negotiate real property acquisitions or employment terms.

• Public hearing on the FY2024-2025 proposed budget and capital improvement plan
• Routine consent agenda items including budget transfers, EMS asset deletion, and custodial services contracts
• Board re-appointments for local health and zoning boards
• Discussion to rename Sweat Trail to Sweet Trail in Mocksville
• Closed session scheduled to negotiate real property or employment contracts

The Board deferred the vote on the FY2024-2025 Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Plan to June 24, 2024, to allow more review time. They also deferred the resolution for the Davie County Custodial Services contract. The Board approved the renaming of Sweat Trail to Sweet Trail in Mocksville and passed a consent agenda including board re-appointments and budget transfers.

• Deferred vote on FY2024-2025 Proposed Budget to June 24, 2024 (5-0)
• Deferred resolution for Davie County Custodial Services contract to June 24, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved renaming Sweat Trail to Sweet Trail in Mocksville (5-0)
• Approved amended consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved board re-appointments for Partners Health Management and Board of Adjustment
• Approved budget transfers and amendments
• Entered closed session regarding real property and employment contract negotiations (5-0)

Consolidated Human Services Board

The board will review Senior Services plans and receive an Environmental Health update regarding Farmington Rd property and new subdivisions. Action items also include changes to Board Operating Procedures.

• Woodson Foundation Grants for DCVP and Senior Services
• Environmental Health update on Farmington Rd property response
• Update on two large subdivisions underway in Advance
• Proposed change to Board Operating Procedures
• Discussion of Budget and Salary Step Plan

The Board approved grant awards for DCVP and Senior Services and adopted amendments to the Board Operating Procedures regarding public comments. Financial reports were approved, and the Board received updates on the Master Aging Plan and environmental health regulations.

• Approved $17,500 Woodson Foundation grant for DCVP
• Approved $7,000 Woodson Foundation grant for Senior Services
• Approved amendments to Board Operating Procedures regarding public comments
• Approved Period 10 financial update
• Approved February 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Tabled February 27, 2024 closed session meeting minutes

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections accepted several supplemental absentee and provisional ballots. Members signed the Canvass Abstracts to finalize the 2024 Primary Election results. The Board also approved overtime pay for the Director.

• Approved minutes for May 13 & 14, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted 1 Supplemental OVR Absentee Ballot (unanimous)
• Accepted 2 provisional ballots voted out of precinct (unanimous)
• Accepted 3 provisional ballots not located in Poll Book (unanimous)
• Signed Canvass Abstracts and Finalized Results for 2024 Primary Elections
• Approved 22.75 overtime hours for Director Parker (unanimous)

Board of Equalization and Review

The Board of Equalization and Review will meet to consider property tax appeals for Ronald Marion and Ashley Furniture LLC. The agenda also includes the approval of April 23, 2024 minutes and a report from the Tax Office.

• Appeal for Ronald Marion
• Appeal for Ashley Furniture LLC
• Approval of April 23, 2024 minutes
• Tax Office Report

The Board of Equalization and Review upheld the county's assessed value of $116,931,320 for Ashley Furniture, rejecting the company's request to lower it to $35,000,000. The board also denied a refund request from Ronald Marion for interest paid on a delinquent tax bill. Both decisions passed unanimously with no opposition.

• Approved April 23, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Ronald Marion's refund request for delinquent tax interest (unanimous)
• Upheld county's $116,931,320 assessed value for Ashley Furniture (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review reports from the Library Director regarding operations, staff training, and the 3rd quarter budget. Items include a library safety assessment and updates on part-time and full-time positions. New business includes board trustee appointments.

• Review of 3rd Quarter Budget Report and Hotspots
• Updates on PT Library Assistant and Full Time positions
• Library Safety Assessment report
• Board of Trustees Appointees

The Davie County Library Board of Trustees voted 5-1 to forward the names of Lisa Hartness, Doris Short, and Khristen Mears to the Board of Commissioners for appointment. The board also directed the Library Director to present a comparative budget review at the July meeting and agreed to hold the next meeting at the Cooleemee branch.

• Approved recommendation of Lisa Hartness, Doris Short, and Khristen Mears for appointment (5-1)
• Directed Director to present FY24/FY25 budget comparison at July meeting
• Agreed to hold July meeting at Cooleemee branch
• Approved removal of hotspots from 25 to 15 units
• No public comments received

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections met to oversee Election Day operations, confirming all polls opened and closed on time. They finalized and signed the Absentee Abstract and Early Voting Tabulator tapes. Results from all 14 precincts were uploaded to the State Board of Elections without issues.

• Finalized and signed Absentee Abstract
• Closed Early Voting Tabulator with all 5 members signing tapes
• Uploaded results from all 14 precincts to SBOE
• Scheduled Canvass Meeting for May 24, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The meeting includes a budget workshop. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items, such as the call to order and adoption of the agenda.

• Budget Workshop

The Board of Commissioners held an informal budget workshop to review a proposed $104,064,826 budget and a new employee salary step system. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (3-0)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from May 7, 2024. Director Melissa Parker presented two civilian absentee ballots, which were reviewed, approved, and scanned into the tabulator. The board also received updates on precinct judge replacements and primary election vote counts.

• Approved May 7, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted and approved two civilian absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Noted replacement of Jerusalem Precinct Judge Carol Spry with Shelby Hilton
• Noted replacement of Cooleemee Precinct Judge Jonathan Vizard with John Chandler

Board of Elections

The Board reviewed and accepted three absentee ballots, including two with ID and one with a Voter ID Exception Form. The ballots were scanned into the DS200 Tabulator. The Board also received updates on judge training, ADA inspections, and early voting deadlines.

• Approved April 30, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted and approved 3 absentee ballots (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review the five-year master aging plan and the capital improvement plan. A public hearing is scheduled for a road name change from Sweat Trail to Sweet Trail. The board will also consider a zoning map amendment on NC Highway 801 South.

• Road name change from Sweat Trail to Sweet Trail
• Zoning map amendment G8120A006 on NC Highway 801 South
• Five Year Master Aging Plan presentation
• Capital Improvement Plan presentation
• Awarding of firearms to retiring Deputy Sheriff Tripp Brockwell and Officer Donald Jones

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections reviewed and accepted two absentee ballots, which were then scanned into the DS200 tabulator. Director Melissa Parker confirmed that election equipment is tested and ready for early voting and Election Day.

• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved two absentee ballots (unanimous)

Board of Equalization and Review

The Board of Equalization and Review deferred a taxpayer's request for a refund on delinquent tax interest pending more information. The board also approved a previously denied PUV application for Angell Junker LLC. A new member was sworn in, and previous meeting minutes were approved.

• Sworn in Slayton Harpe as new board member
• Approved April 2nd meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Ronald Marion's tax refund appeal (4-1)
• Approved Angell Junker LLC PUV application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Davie County Agricultural Advisory Board will consider applications from Felicia Browell and Matthew Saylor & Jennie Taylor. The meeting also includes discussions regarding VAD parcel removal and a new sign letter.

• Application approval for Felicia Browell
• Application approval for Matthew Saylor & Jennie Taylor
• Discussion regarding VAD parcel removal
• Discussion of new sign letter
• Pesticide Disposal Day on May 1, 2024

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections reviewed and accepted three absentee ballots after verifying the envelopes were properly executed. The board also received updates regarding precinct judge replacements and the posting of a Deputy Director position.

• Approved April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 3 absentee ballots (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board approved the minutes from March 12 and 15, 2024. Director Parker provided updates on absentee ballots, judge replacements, and the upcoming general election early voting plan.

• Approved March 12 and 15, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization and Review

The board swore in a new member and approved the minutes from May 23, 2023. The board also set its next adjournment date for April 23, 2024.

• Sworn in Roy Whitley as a new member
• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 23, 2024 as the adjournment date (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a rezoning request for Phillip Allen and adopted the Davie County Recreation and Parks Comprehensive Plan Update. A separate rezoning request for Deacon HVAC-Allphase was deferred to allow for further documentation of conditions. The Board also adopted the Lake Louise Master Plan and associated grant.

• Approved rezoning of 5.97 acres on NC HWY 601 South from Residential 20 to Highway Business (5-0)
• Deferred rezoning of 3 acres on NC HWY 801 South for Deacon HVAC-Allphase (5-0)
• Approved Davie County Recreation and Parks Comprehensive Plan Update (5-0)
• Adopted Lake Louise site specific master plan and Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including board re-appointments and budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved March 4, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved a new sign-up process for public comments at trustee meetings. The Director provided updates on staffing, collection expansions, and 2025 capital improvement priorities.

• Approved sign-up sheet for public comments 30 minutes before meetings
• Adopted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved a zoning map amendment (DC24-K5-1201) to rezone about 5.97 acres at 601 S. from Residential (R-20) to Highway Business (H-B). Applicant Phillip Allen, owner of Philcar Automotive, said he wants to expand his auto service business and may later add RV or storage buildings. No members of the public spoke in favor or in opposition. The board also heard that it will review the county's Table of Uses, including campgrounds, recreational facilities and tiny homes.

• Approved rezoning of ~5.97 acres at 601 S. from R-20 to Highway Business (H-B) (unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 3:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board reviewed provisional and absentee ballots from the March 5 election, determining which were eligible to be counted. The Board also signed the Canvass Abstracts and Candidate Certificates of Elections. Additionally, the Board approved overtime hours for Director Melissa Parker.

• Approved one supplemental absentee ballot (unanimous)
• Approved 31 provisional ballots for tabulation (unanimous)
• Rejected 30 ineligible provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Accepted one ballot via Ballot ID Exception Form (unanimous)
• Signed Canvass Abstracts and Candidate Certificates of Elections
• Approved 158.75 overtime hours for Director Melissa Parker (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections approved minutes from its March 5, 2024 meeting and accepted 3 Civil Supplemental Absentee Ballots, which were opened, verified, and scanned. The Board unanimously denied 7 ballots received after the 7:30 p.m. deadline on March 5, 2024. The Board also adopted the Early Voting Plan for the Second Primary. No public comments were presented.

• Approved March 5, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 3 Civil Supplemental Absentee Ballots (unanimous)
• Denied 7 ballots received after the 03/05/2024 7:30 p.m. deadline (unanimous)
• Adopted Early Voting Plan for the Second Primary

Board of Elections

The Board reviewed and approved 9 civil absentee ballots, which were then scanned into a tabulator. The Director reported an Election Day total of 3,948 as of 4:00 p.m. and noted an unverified report of an early absentee voter's death.

• Approved March 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 9 civil absentee ballots (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board reviewed and approved 9 civil absentee ballots, which were then scanned into a tabulator. The Director reported an Election Day total of 3,948 as of 4:00 p.m. and noted an unverified report of a deceased early absentee voter.

• Approved March 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 9 civil absentee ballots (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections reviewed and approved 40 civil absentee ballots, which were then fed into the DS200 tabulator. Director Melissa Parker reported early voting totals of 4,233.

• Approved February 27, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 40 civil absentee ballots (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including budget amendments and a recreation design-build contract. The County Manager reported the closing of the Main Church Road property for the future Davie County Ag Center.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 5, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved resolution to negotiate and execute contract for Recreation and Parks design-build team (5-0)
• Approved Fiddlers Ridge capacity request (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments and transfers (5-0)
• Approved contract to audit FY23-24 accounts (5-0)
• Approved tax report, releases, and refunds (5-0)
• Authorized proceeding with enforced collections for unpaid taxes (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a zoning map amendment for approximately 3 acres on Hwy 801. The property will be rezoned from Residential 20 and Residential Agricultural to Highway Business Conditional for general building contractors. The approval included conditions regarding buffering, including a 10-foot fence and specific tree plantings.

• Approved Zoning Map Amendment DC24-G8-0006 to rezone 3 acres to Highway Business Conditional (5-1)

General

The Board reviewed and approved 34 CIV and 1 overseas absentee ballots. These ballots were subsequently processed through the DS200 tabulator.

• Approved February 20, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 34 CIV and 1 overseas absentee ballots (unanimous)

Consolidated Human Services Board

The Davie County Consolidated Human Services Board will consider action items regarding the Davie Center for Violence Prevention Policy and Senior Services rules. The agenda also includes updates on environmental health and opioid response programs.

• Davie Center for Violence Prevention Policy
• Senior Services Advisory Board Nomination
• Senior Services Fee Based Activity Policy and Trip Rules
• Public Health Safe Syringe Program Approval from NCDHHS
• Staffing and financial updates

The Board approved new policies for the Davie Center for Violence Prevention regarding armed intruders and the Prison Rape Elimination Act. It also appointed two new members to the Senior Services Advisory Council and updated the Senior Services Fee Based Activity Policy.

• Approved Prison Rape Elimination Act Policy
• Approved Armed Intruder Policy
• Approved Mike Brannon and Jeff Smith to the Senior Services Advisory Council
• Approved Senior Services Fee Based Activity Policy
• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved February 27, 2024 agenda
• Approved consent agenda including financial and staffing updates

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections reviewed and accepted 16 civilian and one overseas absentee ballot. Director Parker scanned the ballots into the DS200 tabulator.

• Approved February 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 16 civilian and 1 overseas absentee ballots (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections approved minutes from its February 6, 2024 meeting and unanimously approved 9 civilian absentee ballots plus 1 military and 1 overseas ballot. The ballots were removed from their envelopes and fed into the DS200 tabulator by Melissa Parker, accompanied by Taylor Cranfill, in the presence of the Board. No public comment was presented. The next absentee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

• Approved February 6, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 9 civilian absentee ballots, 1 military ballot, and 1 overseas ballot (unanimous)
• Ballots fed into DS200 tabulator by Melissa Parker, accompanied by Taylor Cranfill, in presence of Board

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met on February 6, 2024, and unanimously approved the minutes from its January 30 meeting. The board unanimously approved 9 CIV absentee ballots and then opened and fed 14 absentee ballots (5 from January 30 and 9 from this meeting) into the DS200 tabulator. No public comment was presented, and the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. The next absentee meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

• Approved January 30, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 9 CIV absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Opened and tabulated 14 absentee ballots (5 from Jan 30, 9 from Feb 6)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved amendments to the Water and Sewer Use Ordinance, the Recreation and Parks Code, and the Fire, Rescue and Protection Ordinance. Additionally, the Board approved changes to system development fees for the East Davie Waste Water System and text amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance regarding lot requirements.

• Approved amendments to East Davie Waste Water System development fees (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Water and Sewer Use Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Recreation and Parks Code of Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved amendment to section 91.33 item 3 of Fire, Rescue and Protection Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Fire, Rescue and Protection Ordinance change (5-0)
• Approved text amendments to Subdivision Ordinance section 154.42 regarding LOTS (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including board appointments and budget transfers (5-0)
• Removed Closed Session from the agenda (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Davie County Board of Elections met on January 30, 2024, and approved the minutes of its January 8, 2024 meeting. The board unanimously adopted the Inclement Weather Plan for One-Stop Early Voting under Numbered Memo 2020-04, and unanimously accepted 2 overseas and 3 mail-in absentee ballots as properly executed. No public comments were presented, and the next absentee ballot meeting was set for February 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

• Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Inclement Weather Plan for One-Stop Early Voting/Numbered Memo 2020-04 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2 overseas and 3 mail-in absentee ballots as properly executed (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held an informal budget retreat to review departmental updates and financial projections. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)

Planning Board

The Davie County Planning Board voted to defer a rezoning request on Hwy 801 for Deacon HVAC to add conditions like thicker buffers and enclosed dumpsters. It approved a text amendment adding Outdoor Sporting Club as a permitted use in R-A and R-20 districts by a 5-2 vote, with Tamara Taylor and Mark White opposed. It also unanimously approved changes to subdivision lot requirements in §154.42. The agenda, prior minutes, and adjournment were handled without dissent.

• Deferred rezoning DC24-G8-0006 (3 acres on Hwy 801 from R-20/R-A to H-B-CD) for added conditions (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment adding Outdoor Sporting Club definition and conditions to zoning ordinance (5-2; Taylor and White opposed)
• Approved text amendment modifying lot requirements in §154.42 of Subdivision Ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 28, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 5:28 P.M. (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously approved several commemorative requests to honor Valerie Slogick's service to the library. Trustees also discussed courtyard maintenance and the potential for a teen space, with further options to be presented in March.

• Approved November 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updating clock memorial plaque to include Valerie Slogick and daughter (at donor expense)
• Approved accepting framed picture of Cooleemee Mill for History Room display
• Approved creating a plaque citing Valerie Slogick's service following further research

Agricultural Advisory Board

The board will meet to elect a Vice Chair and review an ADFP grant award for signs. The agenda also includes an application review for Zach Koontz and an update on the future Davie County Ag Building.

• Vote on Vice Chair
• ADFP Grant Award for signs
• Application Approval- Zach Koontz
• Future Davie County Ag Building Update
• Upcoming trainings: Area Grain Meeting, Soybean School, and Auxin Training

The board elected Holly Miller as vice-chair and approved a conditional application for Zach Koontz. Members were notified of a $3,889.60 grant award for replacing VAD signs.

• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Elected Holly Miller as vice-chair
• Approved Zach Koontz's application conditional on determining VAD or Enhanced preference

Board of Elections

The Board approved an increase in the hourly rate for appointed Early Voting Chief Judges and Judges. Members also agreed to follow previously approved staff duties for the March 5, 2024, Primary.

• Approved December 4, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved abiding by previously approved Delegation of Duties to Staff for March 5, 2024, Primary (unanimous)
• Approved hourly rate increase for Early Voting Chief Judges and Judges (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the acquisition of 65 acres on Main Church Road for a future Agricultural Center. The Board also approved a consent agenda including several board appointments and budget transfers.

• Approved acquisition of 65-acre property on Main Church Road (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including board appointments for Recreation and Parks, Juvenile Crime Prevention, Board of Adjustment, and Board of Equalization and Review (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting reclassification of Yadkin and South Yadkin Rivers for water supply (5-0)
• Approved budget transfers and amendments (5-0)
• Approved architect selection for 3rd floor Courthouse Renovations (5-0)
• Approved Purchasing Policy and Community Recreation Agency Grant Program Policy updates (5-0)
• Approved tax report, releases, and refunds (5-0)