Chimney Rock Village public meetings in 2024

Social Services Board on 2024-12-18 4:00 PM

The board will discuss and adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and hear public comments. Key items include budget discussions for December 2024, a financial report for November, a personnel report, and a service report. Program updates cover social work, economic services, and an open board member seat. The director's report includes discussion of NC DSS Essential Services Funding from Disaster Funds.

• Personnel Report for December 8, 2024
• Budget Discussion for December 18, 2024
• Financial Report for November 2024
• Report of Services for November 2024
• Director's Report including DCDL NC DSS Essential Services Funding from Disaster Funds

The Social Services Board adopted the agenda and meeting minutes, elected Member Georgia Steele as Vice Chairperson, and discussed personnel and budget matters. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Adopted minutes (4-0)
• Elected Member Georgia Steele as Vice Chairperson (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)
• Discussed using lapsed salaries for front-line workers (discussion only)
• Discussed paying exempt employees for DSNAP time (discussion only)
• Discussed budget amendment for worker pay (discussion only)
• Discussed contracting workers for 20 hours (discussion only)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-12-02 6:00 PM

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will consider several items including a design/build expansion and renovation project for the county detention facility, a sole source contract for access control technology at the detention center, budget amendments for December 2024, and resolutions to auction four county-owned properties. The board will also vote on a resolution to award a retired lieutenant's side arm and badge, and make appointments to various boards and commissions. A closed session is scheduled for attorney-client and industrial location discussions.

• Design/Build Expansion/Renovation Project for Rutherford County Detention Facility
• Sole Source Request for Millennium Access Control Technology (MPACS 200) at Detention Center
• GOVDEAL Auctions for properties at 0 Cedar Street, 0 Roundabout Road, 0 Yates Lane, and 0 Rumbling Bald Road
• Budget Amendments for December 2024
• Resolution Awarding Lieutenant Jimmy Upton’s Side Arm and Badge

The Board of Commissioners approved several board appointments, including fire department trustees and members of the Board of Equalization and Review. They also authorized an electronic auction for county property on Cedar Street and approved budget amendments and a sole source purchase for the detention center.

• Approved agenda with $50,000 Duke Energy grant addition (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Deferred consideration of Commissioner appointments (4-0)
• Appointed various fire department trustees to relief funds (4-0)
• Appointed members to Board of Equalization and Review (4-0)
• Appointed members to Farmland Preservation Advisory Board (4-0)
• Appointed members to Watershed Review Board (4-0)
• Approved advertising vacancy for Social Services Board (4-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-12-02 5:00 PM

This is largely a procedural meeting to swear in officials, elect a chairman and vice-chairman, and approve bonds for county officials as required by statute. No substantive policy items are on the agenda.

• Swearing-in ceremonies conducted by Judge Robert Martelle
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of bonds for county officials per General Statute 58-72-50

The Board of Commissioners held an organizational meeting, unanimously electing Bryan King as Chairman and Alan Toney as Vice-Chairman for the upcoming year. New officials Hunter Haynes, Alice High, and Ronald Hawkins were sworn in. The Board also approved the agenda and bonds for county officials, including a $1M Finance Director bond.

• Elected Bryan King as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Alan Toney as Vice-Chairman (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved bonds for county officials, including $1M for Finance Director, $100K for Social Services Director, $100K for County Manager, $10K for Sheriff, and others (4-0)

Social Services Board on 2024-11-20 4:00 PM

The Chimney Rock Village Social Services Board will meet to discuss and adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and receive public comments. Key items include a personnel report, budget discussion with the October 2024 financial report, a service report, and program updates on social work and Medicaid expansion. The meeting also includes a director's report and announcements.

• Personnel Report dated 10/13/2024
• Budget Discussion with Financial Report for October 2024
• Service Report for October 2024
• Medicaid Expansion Report for October 2024
• Director's Report for November 20, 2024

The Social Services Board adopted the meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote. It then approved the previous meeting minutes, also by a 4‑0 vote. The board adjourned the session with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopt agenda (4-0)
• Adopt minutes (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-11-04 6:00 PM

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will consider approving an interlocal agreement with the Board of Education for the sale of the old R-S Middle School property, along with budget amendments, an EMS debt reconciliation, and a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for veterans. The meeting also includes appointments to several boards and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Resolution approving interlocal agreement between Rutherford County Board of Education and Board of Commissioners for sale of old R-S Middle School
• Budget amendments for November 2024
• Annual EMS reconciliation of debt
• Resolution supporting Operation Green Light for veterans
• Appointments to Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and other boards

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with the school board to purchase the former sixth-grade building and surrounding land. They also approved $772,713.64 in EMS uncollectible debt write-offs, budget amendments, and a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for veterans. In closed session, the board approved a new employment agreement for County Manager Steve Garrison effective December 1, 2024.

• Approved budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved $772,713.64 EMS accounts receivable write-off (5-0)
• Approved Operation Green Light resolution (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement to purchase old R-S Middle School property (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Benfield to Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Appointed Ethan Holland to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)
• Appointed voting delegates to NCACC Legislative Goals Conference (5-0)
• Approved employment agreement for County Manager Steve Garrison (5-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-10-23 5:30 PM

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on October 23, 2024, to consider a resolution regarding a waiver of brush tipping fees for solid waste disposal at the Rutherford County Landfill. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda and old business. No other substantive items are listed.

• Resolution to waive brush tipping fee for solid waste disposal at Rutherford County Landfill (ID 24-3941)

Social Services Board on 2024-10-16 4:00 PM

The Rutherford County Social Services Board will meet to discuss and adopt the agenda, approve minutes, hear public comments, and nominate a fifth board member. They will review a personnel report, budget and financial reports for September 2024, a service report, and program updates including social work, economic services, Medicaid expansion, and the director's report.

• Nominations for a fifth board member
• Personnel report as of September 15, 2024
• Budget discussion and financial report for September 2024
• Medicaid expansion report for September 2024
• Director's report with program updates

The Social Services Board approved the agenda and minutes, appointed a new board member, and discussed disaster response and budget items. No formal votes were taken on policy or spending.

• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Adopted minutes (4-0)
• Approved Suzanne Mizsur-Porter as Fifth Board Member (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-10-07 6:00 PM

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on Project Cedar, a senior center grant, and a transit grant. New business includes budget amendments, approval of FEMA Public Assistance agreements for Hurricane Helene, and waivers of fees for vegetation disposal and electrical permits related to storm repairs. The board will also set 2025 meeting dates and award a deputy's side arm and badge. A closed session is scheduled for attorney-client consultation.

• Public hearing on Project Cedar (ID 24-3914A)
• Public hearing on 5310 grant for Elderly and Disabled (senior center) FY26
• Public hearing on 5311 grant for Transportation Services FY26-27
• Budget amendments for October 2024
• FEMA Public Assistance agreements for Hurricane Helene debris removal and disaster assistance

Board of Commissioners on 2024-09-26 6:00 PM

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners meets to consider an appointment to the Cliffside Sanitary District Board of Directors. No other substantive business is listed beyond agenda approval and adjournment, making this a procedural meeting.

• Appointment to Cliffside Sanitary District Board of Directors (ID 24-3920A)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-09-23 6:00 PM

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will meet primarily to consider a single appointment to the Cliffside Sanitary District Board of Directors. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as agenda approval and adjournment. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Appointment to Cliffside Sanitary District Board of Directors (ID 24-3912A)

Social Services Board on 2024-09-18 4:00 PM

The Social Services Board will conduct a budget discussion and review the August 2024 financial and service reports. The agenda also includes nominations for a fifth board member and various program updates.

• Nominations for 5th Board Member
• Budget Discussion
• Financial Report - August 2024
• Service Report - August 2024
• Annual Report for FY 2023-2024

The board adopted the agenda and approved the previous meeting's minutes, both unanimously (4-0). No public comments were made. Members reviewed personnel, budget, and service reports without taking any votes. The vacancy for the 5th board member remains open with no applications submitted.

• Adopted the agenda (4-0)
• Approved the minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-09-03 6:00 PM

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will vote on the September 2024 budget amendments and other new business items. They will also address old business concerning the Cliffside Sanitary District resolution and review reports on farmland preservation, youth voice, and financial planning. Additional items include a property auction for Cedar Street and a three‑year renewal of the San Pure maintenance contract.

• Budget Amendments – September 2024
• GOVDEAL auction for Cedar St property
• San Pure Maintenance Contract 3‑Year Renewal
• Farmland Preservation Plan presentation
• Resolution for Cliffside Sanitary District

The Board of Commissioners approved budget amendments for September, authorized the sale of a Cedar Street property via electronic auction, and reappointed Wiley Thomas to the Airport Appeals Board. The meeting also included reports on the Farmland Preservation Plan and the Child Fatality Prevention Team.

• Approved budget amendments for September 2024 (5-0)
• Authorized electronic auction of Cedar Street property (5-0)
• Reappointed Wiley Thomas to Airport Appeals Board (5-0)
• Authorized negotiation of 3-year San Pure maintenance contract (5-0)
• Accepted Child Fatality Prevention Team annual report (5-0)
• Appointed five members to Child Protection Team (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 PM (5-0)

Social Services Board on 2024-08-28 4:00 PM

The Chimney Rock Village Social Services Board will consider a budget discussion and financial report for July 2024, receive a Medicaid expansion report, and nominate a fifth board member. The board will also review personnel and service reports, as well as the director's report and a 2024-2028 strategic plan.

• Nominations for 5th board member
• Personnel report for July 2024
• Budget discussion and financial report for July 2024
• Medicaid expansion report for July 2024
• RCDSS Strategic Plan 2024-2028

The Social Services Board met to adopt the agenda and approve previous meeting minutes. No substantive decisions were made regarding policy, budget, or personnel.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)
• No applications received for 5th Board Member
• Director Hunt introduced new employee Elliott Cary
• Director Hunt requested board member pictures for annual report
• Director Hunt requested board member photos for report
• Director Hunt requested board member photos for report

Board of Commissioners on 2024-08-05 6:00 PM

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comments, consent agenda, and multiple new business items. Key decisions involve budget amendments, a reimbursement resolution for vehicle purchases, and a sole-source request for a door locking system at the detention center. The board will also consider resolutions for auctioning county properties, a tax appeal, and a memorandum of understanding with DHHS.

• Consent agenda: approval of July 8, 2024 special meeting minutes and tax refunds/releases
• Old Business: resolution to accept GOVDEAL auction results for 0 Cedar Street and Lot 61 of Riverbend at Lake Lure
• New Business: budget amendments for fiscal year adjustments
• New Business: sole-source request for Willo Wedge door locking system at Rutherford County Detention Center
• New Business: offer to purchase real property under N.C.G.S. 160A-269 (Gateway West economic development project)

The Board approved the agenda (including a closed‑session item) and the consent agenda, and adopted proclamations declaring September Great Trails State Month and October 19 Great Trails State Day. It also approved several financial actions: acceptance of two GOVDEAL auction bids, budget amendments, a $389,556 sole‑source purchase for a detention‑center door‑locking system, and a tax refund to Rodney McCracken. All votes were unanimous except the tax‑refund motion, which passed 4‑1.

• Approved agenda addition for closed session (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved Great Trails State Month and Day proclamations (5‑0)
• Accepted $4,150 auction bid for 0 Cedar Street (5‑0)
• Accepted $6,850 auction bid for Riverbend Lot 61 (5‑0)
• Approved budget amendments (5‑0)
• Approved $389,556 sole‑source purchase for detention‑center door locks (5‑0)
• Approved tax refund to Rodney McCracken (4‑1)

Social Services Board on 2024-07-17 4:00 PM

The Rutherford County Social Services Board will discuss and adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and hear public comments. Key items include a personnel report, staff turnover report, budget discussion, and financial report for June 2024. The board will also receive program updates on social work, economic services, energy programs outreach, Medicaid expansion, and a director's report on the NCDHHS MOU.

• Personnel Report for June 2024 (ID 24-3854)
• Staff Turnover Report for 2023-2024 (ID 24-3859)
• Budget Discussion and Financial Report for June 2024 (IDs 24-3860, 24-3861)
• Energy Programs Outreach Plan (ID 24-3856)
• Medicaid Expansion Report for June 2024 (ID 24-3857)

The Social Services Board re-elected Chairperson Godlock and Vice Chairperson King by unanimous vote. The board reviewed personnel and budget reports, discussed staff turnover, and noted the Commissioners will review a state MOU in August.

• Re-elected Chairperson Godlock (5-0)
• Re-elected Vice Chairperson King (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Agenda amended to include Vice Chair vote (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-07-08 6:00 PM

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will vote on several routine consent agenda items, including minutes and tax refunds, and consider new business such as budget amendments, the annual tax collection settlement report, a transit system safety plan, and a memorandum of understanding with the state health department. The board will also make appointments to the Cliffside Sanitary District, Tourism Development Authority, Historic Preservation Commission, and a voting delegate for the NCACC annual conference. A closed session is scheduled under attorney-client privilege.

• Budget amendments for fiscal year adjustments
• Charge to collect and annual tax collections’ settlement report with supporting documents
• Adoption of the Transit System Safety Plan
• Memorandum of Understanding with NC Department of Health and Human Services for 2024-2026
• Resolution acknowledging the Rutherford County Board of Education declaring certain real property surplus

The board unanimously approved several routine appointments, budget amendments, and an updated Transit System Safety Plan. They tabled a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Health and Human Services over concerns about the document's representation of the county's Department of Social Services. In closed session, they approved a resolution authorizing a Kroger opioid settlement and an agreement to amend the national opioid litigation complaint.

• Tabled MOU with DHHS for further discussion and modification (5-0)
• Approved opioid settlement resolution (RES 24-018) (5-0)
• Approved resolution to negotiate acquisition of surplus school property (RES 24-017) (5-0)
• Approved advertising vacancies and requesting applications for Cliffside Sanitary District Board (5-0)
• Appointed Emily Walker Allen to Tourism Development Authority (5-0)
• Appointed Willard Whitson as Chairperson of Tourism Development Authority (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved Charge to Collect for FY 2023-2024 tax collections (5-0)

Social Services Board on 2024-06-19 4:00 PM

The Social Services Board will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, receive a personnel report, and hold a budget discussion with a May 2024 financial report. It will also review service reports and updates on social work, adult services, and Medicaid expansion. A closed session and announcements will conclude the meeting.

• Personnel Report – 05/26/2024
• Budget Discussion – 06/19/2024 with Financial Report – May 2024
• Service Report – May 2024
• Social Work Program Updates – 06/19/2024
• Medicaid Expansion Report – May 2024

The Board approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members discussed personnel reports, budget constraints, and foster care statistics. The Board authorized Director Hunt to negotiate and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

• Adopted the agenda (3-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
• Authorized Director Hunt to negotiate and enter the MOU with DHHS (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-06-17 6:00 PM

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the conveyance of an industrial tract of land, associated with a resolution titled 'Project Ruth Resolution for Purchase.' The meeting also includes agenda approval and adjournment.

• Public hearing on conveyance of industrial tract of land (ID 24-3783)
• Consideration of Project Ruth Resolution for Purchase

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to convey a county-owned industrial tract of land on the west side of Daniel Road. The land is intended for a company code-named Project Ruth to construct an industrial facility.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved resolution for conveyance of industrial tract of land for Project Ruth (4-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-06-06 5:00 PM

The Board of Commissioners will consider adoption of the FY24-25 budget ordinance and hold a public hearing on the Cliffside Sanitary District budget for FY2025.

• Adoption of FY24-25 budget ordinance (ID 24-3814)
• Public hearing on Cliffside Sanitary District FY2025 budget
• Budget ordinance draft and LGC notices attached

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 with a 4-0 vote (Commissioner Hunt absent). The county manager noted the Cliffside Sanitary District budget is pending LGC approval with a proposed tax rate of $0.08 per $100 valuation.

• Approved FY24-25 budget ordinance (4-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-06-03 6:00 PM

The commissioners will hold public hearings on holding real property for economic development and on the FY 2024‑2025 budget. A consent agenda will approve routine items such as meeting minutes, tax refunds, and releases. New business includes budget amendments and resolutions authorizing the auction of Riverbend Lot 61 Section 2 and Cedar St Lot 20. The board will also appoint members to county boards and select a voting delegate for the National Association of Counties.

• Public hearing to hold real property for disposition as economic development (ID 24-3781A)
• Public hearing on the FY 2024‑2025 budget (ID 24-3784B)
• Consent agenda items: minutes of May meetings, tax refunds and releases
• Resolution authorizing auction of Riverbend Lot 61 Section 2 and Cedar St Lot 20
• Appointments to Rutherford County boards and selection of NACO voting delegate

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the FY2024-2025 budget totaling $107,510,713 for all funds, maintaining the current tax rate of 45.5 cents per $100 valuation. The budget includes a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for staff, $25 million in school funding, and fee increases for solid waste services. The board also approved a resolution to hold two tracts of real property (42.61 acres total) for economic development, and appointed or reappointed members to several boards and commissions.

• Approved FY2024-2025 budget (5-0)
• Approved resolution holding real property for economic development (5-0; RES 24-012)
• Appointed Commissioner Benfield as voting delegate to NACo annual conference (5-0)
• Appointed County Manager Garrison to Broad River Water Authority (5-0)
• Appointed Henson and Goettge to Historic Preservation Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Jolley and Daigle to Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Reappointed five members and appointed Roach to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)
• Appointed/reappointed multiple members to Library Board, Planning Commission, Tourism Development Board, and other boards (all 5-0)

Social Services Board on 2024-05-29 4:00 PM

The Chimney Rock Village Social Services Board will consider adoption of minutes, a personnel report, and a budget discussion including the April 2024 financial report. They will also review a Memorandum of Understanding with Rutherford County and receive program updates on social work, economic services including Medicaid expansion, and a director's report.

• Personnel Report for 04/28/2024
• Budget Discussion and Financial Report for April 2024
• Memorandum of Understanding with Rutherford County (multiple attachments)
• Performance Measures fact sheet and attachments for child welfare, adult services, child support, FNS, energy programs, and Work First
• Medicaid Expansion Report for April 2024

The Board approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed budget pressures from foster care costs, a state-mandated Memorandum of Understanding, and the receipt of a $2,000 safe sleep grant.

• Adopted the agenda (3-0)
• Approved the minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-05-20 5:00 PM

The agenda is largely procedural, with a budget workshop and a closed session under state law to discuss an industrial location. No specific proposals, votes, or dollar amounts are detailed beyond the workshop and closed-session item.

• Budget workshop (ID 24-3779A) — no details provided
• Closed session for industrial location (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4)) (ID 24-3780A)

The Board approved the agenda and discussed the 2024-2025 budget, which proposes a 4% staff raise and uses $2.43 million from reserves to balance the budget without raising the tax rate. The Board canceled scheduled budget workshops and entered a closed session to discuss industrial location.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Canceled budget workshops for May 21 and May 23
• Entered closed session on industrial location (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-05-06 6:00 PM

The Board of Commissioners will hear updates on space needs for the Detention Center and Sheriff's Department, review budget amendments, and consider a bid for renovation of 145 College Ave. They will also discuss funding allocation for Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and a consulting agreement with Gatespring Consulting. A budget presentation for 2024-2025 is scheduled.

• Update from Moseley Architects on Detention Center/Sheriff’s Department space needs
• Bid tab for renovation and upfit of 145 College Ave.
• Budget amendments for May 6, 2024
• JCPC funding allocation for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Agreement with Gatespring Consulting regarding litigation

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It also approved four proclamations—EMS Week, Older Americans Month, World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and Clerk to the Boards of County Commissioners Week—and agreed to advertise upcoming board and commission vacancies. Finally, the Board adopted the proposed budget amendments with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved EMS Week proclamation (5-0)
• Approved Older Americans Month proclamation (5-0)
• Approved World Elder Abuse Awareness proclamation (5-0)
• Approved Clerk to the Boards of County Commissioners Week resolution (5-0)
• Approved advertising of board and commission vacancies (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments (5-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-04-23 5:00 PM

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint budget meeting with the Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees to discuss the college's 2025 budget request, capital project needs, and budget driver trends. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion of the attached budget documents.

• Budget meeting with Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees to review the college's 2025 budget request and capital project needs assessment

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners approved a $1.6 million budget request from Isothermal Community College for the 2025 fiscal year, which includes a 3.55% increase in funding. The meeting was a special budget session with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved $1.6M ICC budget request (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-04-23 4:00 PM

This agenda is sparse and lists only a budget meeting. The Chimney Rock Village Board of Commissioners will meet with the Rutherford County Board of Commissioners and the Rutherford County Board of Education. The only listed item is a review of the Board of Education's proposed budgets for FY 24-25 (ID 24-3753A). No specific votes or policy decisions are scheduled.

• Budget meeting with Rutherford County Board of Commissioners and Rutherford County Board of Education
• Review of Board of Education Proposed Budgets for FY 24-25 (ID 24-3753A)

The Board of Commissioners met jointly with the Board of Education to hear a presentation on the proposed FY 2024-2025 school budget. The school board is requesting a 15% increase in local appropriation, citing fiscal strain, declining state revenues, and rising costs. The commissioners discussed the proposal but took no action; the only votes were to approve the agenda and adjourn.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned at 4:35 PM (5-0)

Social Services Board on 2024-04-17 4:00 PM

The Chimney Rock Village Social Services Board will consider adopting the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and review personnel reports. The main discussion items include the requested budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, a March 2024 financial report, a service report, and program updates on the Foster Parent Outreach Program and Medicaid expansion for March 2024.

• Personnel reports for 02/31/2024 and 03-31-2024
• Budget discussion with requested budget for FY 24-25
• Financial report for March 2024
• Foster Parent Outreach Program update
• Medicaid Expansion Report for March 2024

The Board approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed a proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 that includes an 11% increase and requests for four new positions. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted the agenda (3-0)
• Approved the minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-04-08 6:00 PM

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including minutes and tax refunds, consider proclamations for National Day of Prayer and Child Abuse Prevention Month, and make an appointment to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. New business includes budget amendments, transferring vehicles to the health district for animal control, and a recommendation for Partners Health maintenance of effort funds. A closed session is scheduled under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) for discussion of industrial location.

• Budget amendments (ID 24-3738A)
• Transfer vehicles to health district for animal control operations (ID 24-3740B)
• Partners Health maintenance of effort funds recommendation (ID 24-3735C)
• Closed session regarding industrial location (ID 24-3739A)
• Tax refunds and releases (consent agenda item ID 24-3737B)

All agenda items passed unanimously (5-0). The board approved consent agenda items, three proclamations (National Day of Prayer, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Public Safety Telecommunicator Week), an appointment to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, budget amendments, transfer of four animal control vehicles to the Foothills Health District, and $139,900 in Partners Behavioral Health funding. A closed session was held to discuss industrial location. Public comments raised concerns about tax increases and revaluation.

• Approved National Day of Prayer Proclamation PROC 24-001 (5-0)
• Approved Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation PROC 24-002 (5-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week RES 24-009 (5-0)
• Appointed Cindy Cobb to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments (5-0)
• Transferred four vehicles to Foothills Health District for animal control operations at no cost (5-0)
• Approved Partners Behavioral Health maintenance of effort funding of $139,900 (5-0)

Social Services Board on 2024-03-20 4:00 PM

The Chimney Rock Village Social Services Board will meet to adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and hear public comments. They will review a personnel report, discuss the budget and February financial report, and receive service reports. Program updates include social work monitoring, economic services, Medicaid expansion, and the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program. The director's report includes discussion of SB 625.

• Budget discussion and February financial report
• Medicaid Expansion Report for February 2024
• Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program update
• Personnel report for March 3, 2024
• Director's report including SB 625 discussion

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the previous minutes. The session primarily consisted of reports on personnel, budget, and social services, with no other substantive policy decisions made.

• Adopted the agenda (4-0)
• Approved the previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-03-04 6:00 PM

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2024, with a consent agenda including minutes and tax refunds. They will discuss budget amendments, an FY2024 audit contract, and resolutions awarding side arms and badges to retiring officers. Public comments are invited at the start of the meeting.

• Budget amendments (ID 24-3713A)
• FY2024 audit contract/engagement letter (ID 24-3715B)
• Resolutions awarding side arm and badge to Detective Adrienne Wallace and Lieutenant Allen Hardin (ID 24-3653D, 24-3654E)
• Senior Center’s Title VI Plan (ID 24-3707C)
• Appointment to Farmland Preservation Advisory Board (ID 24-3706B)

The Board approved budget amendments, a three-year audit contract not to exceed $82,500, and resolutions awarding service side arms and badges to two retiring sheriff's department employees for $1 each. The meeting also included the approval of a Senior Center Title VI plan and the appointment of a board member.

• Approved budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved audit contract not to exceed $82,500 (5-0)
• Approved Senior Center Title VI plan (5-0)
• Approved resolution awarding Detective Adrienne Wallace side arm and badge for $1 (5-0)
• Approved resolution awarding Lieutenant Allen Hardin side arm and badge for $1 (5-0)
• Appointed Harley Lattimore to Farmland Preservation Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing April as Isothermal Community College Month (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)

Social Services Board on 2024-02-21 4:00 PM

The Chimney Rock Village Social Services Board will hold a regular meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and hear public comments. Key discussions include the DSS Board meeting location, personnel and budget reports, and program updates from Social Work and Economic Services, including a Medicaid Expansion Report.

• Discussion of DSS Board meeting location
• Personnel Report (02/04/2024)
• Budget Discussion and January 2024 Financial Report
• Medicaid Expansion Report - January 2024
• Program updates: Social Work, Economic Services, Director's Report

The Social Services Board adopted its agenda and approved the minutes with unanimous votes. It approved moving future board meetings from the DSS building to the County Administration Building’s Commissioners' Chambers. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve minutes as amended (5-0)
• Move DSS Board meetings to County Administration Building (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-02-05 6:00 PM

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will review several public‑hearing items, including an amendment to the Alarm Monitoring Ordinance and fire‑protection district resolutions. Old business items such as a GOVDEAL auction of county property, an interlocal animal‑control agreement, and an amended audit contract will be acted on. New business includes budget amendment documents, a report on unpaid 2023 property tax liens, a resolution for the County Board of Education, and transit department policy updates. A closed‑session meeting and the Tax Collector’s February report are also scheduled.

• Public hearing on amendment to the Alarm Monitoring Ordinance (Section 8‑1)
• Resolution approving Fire Protection Service Districts
• Resolution for GOVDEAL auction of Rutherford County property
• Budget amendment documents for the fiscal year
• Resolution for Rutherford County Board of Education

The Board approved resolutions to change fire protection and insurance districts, close out a CDBG grant, and accept the annual audit. It also appointed members to various boards and approved an interlocal agreement for animal control.

• Approved fire protection and insurance district boundary changes (5-0)
• Approved closing Community Development Block Grant #20-V-3519 (5-0)
• Approved accepting the 2023 financial audit (5-0)
• Appointed Jamie Hill to Child Protection Team (5-0)
• Appointed Steve Garrison to Foothills Regional Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Josh Krigbaum and Scott Smiles to Workforce Development Board (5-0)
• Approved accepting high bid of $17,700 for Queen's Gap Lot 209 (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for Foothills Health District to manage Animal Control (5-0)

Social Services Board on 2024-01-24 4:00 PM

The Chimney Rock Village Social Services Board will elect a chairperson, discuss the budget and December 2023 financial report, review a personnel report, and receive program updates including a Medicaid expansion report. The board will also review a child fatality final report and go into closed session under NCGS 143-318-.11(6).

• Nomination/election of Board Chairperson
• Budget discussion with December 2023 financial report
• Personnel report for January 7, 2024
• Child Fatality Final Report for Rutherford County
• Medicaid Expansion Report for December 2023

The Social Services Board elected Member Godlock as Board Chairperson for the term until July. The board scheduled DSS training for April 17 at 2:30 PM and entered closed session. No public comments were received. The personnel report introduced new employees; budget discussion was informational only.

• Elected Member Godlock as Board Chairperson (3-0)
• Scheduled DSS Board training for April 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM (consensus)
• Entered closed session per NCGS 143-318.11(6) (4-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 24, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:39 PM (4-0)

Board of Commissioners on 2024-01-08 6:00 PM

This is a regular meeting of the Rutherford County Board of Commissioners. They will vote on a consent agenda including minutes and tax refunds, make appointments to county boards, and discuss new business such as budget amendments, the 2024-2025 budget calendar, and compiled financial reports for volunteer fire departments.

• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2023 meeting
• Tax refunds and releases (January 2024)
• Appointment of Chairman for 2024 Board of Equalization and Review
• Budget amendments (specific amounts not listed)
• Compilations for Volunteer Fire Departments (financial statements)

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 on all agenda items, including budget amendments, the 2024-2025 budget calendar, appointments to the Workforce Development Board and Board of Equalization and Review, and acceptance of volunteer fire department compilations. No items were contested. Public comments addressed election equipment concerns and school resource officer funding, but no action was taken.

• Approved consent agenda including December 2023 minutes and tax refunds/releases (5-0)
• Approved advertising vacancies and future appointments to Workforce Development Board (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Michael Benfield as Chairperson of 2024 Board of Equalization and Review (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 budget calendar (5-0)
• Accepted compilations for 11 volunteer fire departments (5-0)