Chimney Rock Village public meetings in 2025
29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Social Services Board on 2025-12-17 4:00 PM
This is a regular monthly meeting of the Social Services Board, primarily consisting of routine reports and discussions. Items include a personnel report, budget discussion, financial report, service report, and program updates from social work and economic services. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Personnel Report for November 2025
- Budget Discussion for November 2025
- Financial Report for November 2025
- Service Report for November 2025
- Program updates: Social Work, Economic Services, Director's Report
Board of Commissioners on 2025-12-11 6:00 PM
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially decide on a third amendment to a conditional agreement for the purchase and sale of 47.43 acres on Daniel Road, referred to as Project Quiet. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters as permitted by state law.
- Third Agreement to Amend Conditional Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property (Project Quiet, 47.43 acres on Daniel Road)
- Closed Session for personnel matters under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6)
The Board unanimously approved a third amendment to the purchase and sale agreement with Quiet Creek Properties for a 47.43-acre property on Daniel Road, extending the closing period to May 19, 2026, and accepting a $50,000 extension fee. The Board also held a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approved third amendment to purchase agreement for Quiet Creek housing development on Daniel Road (5-0)
Board of Commissioners on 2025-12-01 6:00 PM
The commissioners will hold a public hearing on Economic Development Project ID 25‑4336A and consider several agenda items, including December 2025 budget amendments and a bid for renovating the Rutherford County Courthouse. They will also review the county housing study, tax refunds and releases for December, and approve routine consent‑agenda items. Additional reports on the Department of Social Services and the hospital/community benefit will be presented.
- Public hearing – Economic Development Project ID 25‑4336A
- Budget Amendments – December 2025 (ID 25‑4345A)
- Bid Tab for renovation and upfit of the Rutherford County Courthouse (ID 25‑4337B)
- Rutherford County Housing Study presentation (ID 25‑4325C)
- Tax Refunds and Releases – December 2025 (ID 25‑4344B)
The Board elected Bryan King as Chairman (3-2) and Alan Toney as Vice-Chairman (3-2). They approved the sale of a 2.6-acre county-owned property at Gateway Commerce Court for $660,000 to a buyer planning $8-9M in investment and 25-30 jobs. The Board awarded a $4,837,000 contract to Beam Construction for the renovation and upfit of the Rutherford County Courthouse. Other actions included approval of budget amendments and appointments to various boards and commissions.
- Elected Bryan King as Board Chairman (3-2)
- Elected Alan Toney as Vice-Chairman (3-2)
- Approved conveyance of 2.6 acres at Gateway Commerce Court for $660,000 (unanimous)
- Awarded courthouse renovation contract to Beam Construction for $4,837,000 (unanimous)
- Approved December budget amendments (unanimous)
- Appointed Jessica Davis to Tourism Development Authority (unanimous)
- Reappointed members to fire department boards of trustees and Watershed Review Board (unanimous)
- Appointed Charles Jones and Bill Eckler to Board of Equalization and Review (unanimous)
Social Services Board on 2025-11-19 4:00 PM
The Social Services Board will adopt its agenda, minutes, and updated rules of procedure. It will review personnel, budget, and service reports for October 2025, and hear program updates from social work, economic services, and the director. Public comments and announcements will also be addressed before adjournment.
- Adoption of agenda and minutes
- Adoption of proposed rules of procedure update
- Personnel Report – October 2025
- Budget Discussion – October 2025
- Service Report – October 2025
Board of Commissioners on 2025-11-03 6:00 PM
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on the November 2025 budget amendments. They will also consider several contract and lease items, including an EMS equipment lease and a performance‑cabling quote. Additional agenda items include a resolution for Operation Green Light and a proposal for a new Isothermal Community College Career Commons space.
- Budget Amendments – November 2025 (ID 25-4315A)
- EMS Equipment Lease – Stryker Lease Agreement, 49‑month term (ID 25-4281B)
- Operation Green Light Resolution (ID 25-4307C)
- New Isothermal Community College Career Commons Space Proposal (ID 25-4317C)
- Tax Refunds and Releases – November 2025 (ID 25-4311B)
The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. They voted to advertise upcoming board vacancies and to approve the budget amendments presented by the Finance Director. The board also authorized the County Manager and other officials to negotiate and sign a 49‑month EMS equipment lease. A resolution supporting Operation Green Light for veterans was adopted, and the meeting concluded with a closed‑session discussion on an industrial location before adjourning.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Authorized advertising of board vacancies (5-0)
- Approved budget amendments (5-0)
- Authorized EMS equipment lease and signing authority (5-0)
- Approved Operation Green Light resolution (5-0)
- Entered closed session on industrial location (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Social Services Board on 2025-10-15 4:00 PM
This is a routine procedural meeting with discussion and adoption of minutes, rules update, personnel report, budget discussion, financial report, service report, and program updates. No specific decisions or controversial items are listed; the agenda consists of standard monthly reports and administrative actions.
- Adoption of proposed rules of procedure update
- Personnel Report for September 2025 (ID 25-4290)
- Budget Discussion for September 2025 (ID 25-4291) attached Financial Report
- Service Report for September 2025 (ID 25-4293)
- Program updates: Social Work, Economic Services, Director's Report (ID 25-4294), Security (ID 25-4295)
Board of Commissioners on 2025-10-06 6:00 PM
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on federal/state transit funding and an Industrial Development Grant for Project Newco. The board will also consider budget amendments, a design/build contract for the Sheriff's Office upfit, and a contract for Detention Facility expansion Phase 2. Consent agenda includes minutes and tax refunds.
- Public hearing on Industrial Development Grant for Project Newco
- Design/build contract for Sheriff's Office upfit project (Beam Construction)
- Design/build expansion/renovation contract for Detention Facility Phase 2
- Resolutions to appoint and revoke Plat Review Officers
- MCCI Agreement for building inspection software
The Board approved October budget amendments, authorized a $2.68M contract for a Sheriff's Office renovation, and authorized contract negotiations for a Detention Facility Phase 2 design project. The Board also appointed new and removed existing Plat Review Officers.
- Approved October 2025 budget amendments (5-0)
- Authorized contract negotiation for Sheriff's Office renovation ($2.68M) (5-0)
- Authorized contract negotiation for Detention Facility Phase 2 design (5-0)
- Appointed Franklin Shaffer and Jennifer Hill as Plat Review Officers (5-0)
- Removed Susie Smoyer, Lois Shuford, Brad Burton, and Zachary Parker as Plat Review Officers (5-0)
- Adopted resolution approving Project Newco Building Reuse grant application (5-0)
- Adopted resolution approving FY27 transit funding match (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including September 8, 2025 minutes and October tax refunds (5-0)
Social Services Board on 2025-09-17 4:00 PM
The Chimney Rock Village Social Services Board will hold a regular meeting to adopt minutes, discuss the August personnel report, and review the budget and finance reports. The agenda includes updates on social work, economic services, and a director's report. No public hearings or specific dollar amounts are listed.
- Discussion and adoption of proposed rules of procedure
- Personnel Report for August (ID 25-4265)
- Budget Discussion for August (ID 25-4266)
- Finance Report for August (ID 25-4267)
- Service Report for August (ID 25-4268)
Board of Commissioners on 2025-09-08 6:00 PM
The Board of Commissioners will consider public hearings regarding senior center grants, transit funding, and road address changes. The agenda also includes discussions on budget amendments, opioid settlement strategies, and property auctions.
- Public hearing for Senior Center FY27 program and grant
- Public hearing for Transit Rutherford funding
- Ordinance to change various street names
- Ordinance to change address numbers on Gilboa Church Road
- Resolution regarding opioid settlement funds and strategies
The Board approved resolutions for the 2027 Community Transportation Program and an ordinance changing street names in Rutherford County. No action was taken on a separate ordinance to change address numbers on Gilboa Church Road.
- Approved Senior Center FY27 transportation grant resolution (5-0)
- Approved Transit Department FY27-28 grant application resolution (5-0)
- Approved ordinance changing street names (5-0)
- No action taken on Gilboa Church Road address number ordinance
- Approved Great Trails State Day proclamation (5-0)
- Approved Great Trails State Month proclamation (5-0)
- Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved September 2025 tax refunds and releases (5-0)
Social Services Board on 2025-08-20 4:00 PM
The Chimney Rock Village Social Services Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and adopt the agenda, approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports on personnel, finance, budget, services, and program updates for July 2025. No voting items or specific monetary decisions are listed; the agenda consists of routine administrative and informational items.
- Personnel Report - July 2025
- Finance Report - July 2025
- Budget Discussion - July 2025
- Service Report - July 2025
- Director's Report - July 2025
The Social Services Board adopted the agenda and meeting minutes, discussed budget items and personnel updates, and adjourned the meeting. No substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted agenda (3-0)
- Adopted minutes (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
- Discussed overtime line for foster care sitting
- Discussed Medicaid recertification changes
- Discussed FNS ABAWD age limit changes
- Introduced new Security officer Allan Hardin
- Received Civic Excellence in Innovation Award
Board of Commissioners on 2025-08-04 6:00 PM
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will vote on budget amendments for August 2025, including funding for the ICC Health Sciences Building, and a contract with Southern Software, Inc. for sheriff’s office and 911 communication software. The board will also consider an amendment to the street name addressing and display ordinance, and authorize GovDeal auctions for two county-owned properties. A closed session is scheduled for attorney-client consultation.
- Budget amendments for August 2025, including ICC Health Sciences Building funding
- Sheriff’s Office and 911 Communication CADD, MDIS, RMS and JMS Software contract with Southern Software, Inc.
- GovDeal auction for property at 0 Shotwell Lane, Rutherfordton, NC
- GovDeal auction for property at 0 Yates Lane, Lake Lure, NC
- Amendment to Rutherford County Code Chapter 3 Article VI – Street Name Addressing and Display
The Board approved an ordinance to update road naming and addressing rules and a contract for 911 software. The meeting also included approval of budget amendments and resolutions to auction county properties.
- Approved ordinance amending Chapter 3 Article VI of County Code (5-0)
- Approved ordinance repealing Section 12-2 of County Code (5-0)
- Approved budget amendments for August 2025 (5-0)
- Approved software contract with Southern Software Inc. (5-0)
- Approved resolution to auction 0 Shotwell Lane (5-0)
- Approved resolution to auction 0 Yates Lane (5-0)
- Entered closed session for attorney consultation (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:19 PM (5-0)
Social Services Board on 2025-07-16 4:00 PM
The Chimney Rock Village Social Services Board will discuss the FY 2024-2025 budget, receive a personnel report and a staff turnover report, and review financial and service reports for June 2025. The meeting includes program updates from Social Work and Economic Services divisions, as well as a Director's Report. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed; the agenda is largely informational and procedural.
- Personnel Report - 06/22/2025 (ID 25-4214)
- DSS Staff - FY 2024-2025 Turnover Report (ID 25-4216)
- Budget Discussion - 07-16-2025 (ID 25-4213)
- Financial Report - June 2025 (ID 25-4215)
- Service Report - June 2025 (ID 25-4217)
The Social Services Board re-elected Chairperson Godlock and Vice Chairperson Steele unanimously. The board discussed the new armed security officers and the potential impact of federal Medicaid policy changes on staffing and recertification schedules.
- Re-elected Chairperson Godlock (4-0)
- Re-elected Vice Chairperson Steele (4-0)
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved meeting minutes (4-0)
- Directed Director Hunt to report on security and deputy salary contract by September
- Directed staff to document security officer incidents in the personnel report
- Directed staff to collect exit interview data on employee destinations
- Directed staff to review Medicaid work components and recertification changes
Board of Commissioners on 2025-07-07 6:00 PM
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on amendments to the Street Name and Address Ordinance. They will also consider consent agenda items (minutes, tax refunds), appointments to local boards, budget amendments for July 2025, and a design/build contract for the Sheriff's Office upfit project. The board will enter closed session for personnel and attorney-client matters.
- Public hearing on amendments to ARTICLE VI. Street Name and Address Ordinance
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from May 27, June 2, June 5, 2025, and Tax Refunds and Releases for July 2025
- Appointments to Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees and Tourism Development Authority
- Budget Amendments - July 2025
- Beam Construction Design/Build Contract for Sheriff's Office Upfit Project
The Board approved a $1.21 million loan for disaster response and appointed a new chair for the Tourism Development Authority and a member to the Library Board. The public hearing for a road naming ordinance was closed without action.
- Approved $1,211,931.04 disaster response loans (5-0)
- Appointed Amy Jenkins to Isothermal Community College Board (5-0)
- Appointed Debbi Stanfield to Tourism Development Authority (5-0)
- Appointed William Whitson as TDA Chair (5-0)
- Appointed Michael Benfield as NCACC voting delegate (5-0)
- Appointed Pam Morrow to Library Board (5-0)
- Closed public hearing on road naming ordinance (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items (5-0)
Social Services Board on 2025-06-18 4:00 PM
The Social Services Board will consider the agenda and adopt the meeting minutes. It will review the May 2025 personnel report, financial report, and budget discussion. The board will also hear the May 2025 service report and program updates, including Social Work, Economic Services, and the Director’s Report.
- Personnel Report – May 2025 (ID 25-4184)
- Financial Report – May 2025 (ID 25-4185) and Budget Discussion (ID 25-4186)
- Service Report – May 2025 (ID 25-4187)
- Director’s Report – May 2025 (ID 25-4188)
- Program Updates: Social Work and Economic Services
Board of Commissioners on 2025-06-05 5:00 PM
The Board of Commissioners will consider two major items: an amendment to a loan agreement for state cashflow loans related to disaster response, and adoption of the FY25-26 budget ordinance. Both items have attached documents for review.
- Amendment to Loan Agreement for State Cashflow Loans for Disaster Response Activities (ID 25-4182A)
- Budget Adoption for FY25-26 (ID 25-4183B) with attached Budget Ordinance
- Meeting includes agenda approval and adjournment
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2025-2026 budget, which includes a 9.8% increase over the current fiscal year and a total General Fund budget of $87,691,194. The vote was 5-0.
- Approved amendment to Disaster Recovery cashflow loan agreement (5-0)
- Adopted FY 2025-2026 budget ordinance (5-0)
- Approved $299,500 for general capital facility plan (5-0)
- Approved $626,377 for critical IT software, hardware and equipment (5-0)
- Approved $6,107,102 of general fund-fund balance to balance the budget (5-0)
- Approved $4,963,017 to Isothermal Community College (5-0)
- Approved $20,189,999 to Rutherford County School System (5-0)
- Commissioner Haynes recused from voting on Sheriff's Office budget line item (5-0)
Board of Commissioners on 2025-06-02 6:00 PM
The Board will hold three public hearings: on changing service district boundaries for Fairfield Mountains Volunteer Fire Department, on abolishing the service district served by that department, and on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. New business includes budget amendments, the detention facility renovation update, and a resolution to award a retired sergeant's service sidearm. Consent agenda covers minutes and tax refunds. Appointments and recognitions are also scheduled.
- Public hearing to consider resolution approving changes in adjoining service district boundaries for Fairfield Mountains VFD
- Public hearing to consider resolution abolishing the service district served by Fairfield Mountains VFD
- Public hearing on the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
- Rutherford County Detention Facility Renovation/Expansion Project – Phase 1 update with conceptual estimate
- Budget amendments for June 2025 and compilations for volunteer fire departments
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda, adopted a resolution to change fire protection service district boundaries, approved a related fire insurance district boundary resolution, and adopted a resolution abolishing the Fairfield Mountains Fire Protection Service District. All four actions passed with a 5‑0 vote. The boundary changes and the district abolition become effective July 1, 2025.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved resolution changing fire protection service district boundaries (5-0)
- Approved resolution changing fire insurance district boundaries (5-0)
- Approved resolution abolishing Fairfield Mountains Fire Protection Service District (5-0)
Board of Commissioners on 2025-05-27 5:00 PM
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, enter a closed session to discuss an industrial location as permitted by state law, and then hold a budget workshop. No votes are scheduled on the budget during this workshop.
- Closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) for discussion of an industrial location
- Budget workshop as new business
The commissioners approved the meeting agenda with an amendment by a 5‑0 vote. They then approved moving ID‑25‑4161 to follow New Business and entered a closed session, each by unanimous 5‑0 votes. No budget, fee, or policy changes were formally adopted.
- Approved agenda with amendment (5-0)
- Moved ID-25-4161 to follow New Business (5-0)
- Entered closed session for industrial location discussion (5-0)
Social Services Board on 2025-05-21 4:00 PM
The Chimney Rock Village Social Services Board will meet to discuss and adopt the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and review personnel, financial, and service reports for April 2025. The board will also receive program updates from social work, economic services, and the director.
- Personnel Report - April 2025
- Financial Report - April 2025 and May 2025
- Budget Discussion - April 2025
- Service Report - April 2025
- Director's Report - May 2025
The board adopted the agenda and approved the previous minutes, but took no substantive actions. The meeting consisted of reports on personnel, budget, service statistics, and program updates from social work, economic services, and the director. No votes on policies, contracts, or ordinances occurred.
- Adopted agenda (unanimous, 4-0)
- Approved previous minutes (unanimous, 4-0)
- Adjourned (unanimous, 4-0)
Board of Commissioners on 2025-05-13 5:00 PM
The Board held a budget workshop on the County Manager's recommended 11.5-cent tax increase. All five commissioners expressed opposition to a tax increase. Chairman King directed staff to prepare a revised budget (Plan B) with no tax increase for consideration at the next workshop. No vote was taken on the budget.
- Directed staff to craft a no-tax-increase budget (Plan B) for next workshop
Board of Commissioners on 2025-05-05 6:00 PM
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for Project Newco, consider a recommendation for Partners Health maintenance of effort funds, and receive a budget presentation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including tax refunds and meeting minutes, and take up an amendment to state cashflow loan agreements for disaster response.
- Public Hearing - Project Newco (ID 25-4137A)
- Partners Health Maintenance of Effort Funds Recommendation (ID 25-4142A)
- Budget Presentation for 2025-2026 (ID 25-4136D)
- Audit Contract with Gould Killian (ID 25-4139B)
- State Cashflow Loans for Disaster Response Activities - Amendment to Loan Agreement (ID 25-4145A)
The Board of Commissioners approved an industrial development grant for a new manufacturing operation (Project Newco), expected to create 125 jobs and invest over $45 million. The 5-year grant, extendable another 5 years, equals 50% of net new property taxes. The Board also approved Partners Health MOE funding, an audit contract, a disaster loan amendment, and several proclamations. A budget presentation was given but no vote was taken.
- Approved industrial development grant for Project Newco (5-0)
- Approved $137,200 Partners Health Maintenance of Effort funding recommendations (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and tax refunds (5-0)
- Approved Older American’s Month proclamation (5-0)
- Approved EMS Week proclamation (5-0)
- Approved advertising for board/commission appointments and making appointments later (5-0)
- Approved amendment to state cashflow loan agreement for disaster response (5-0)
- Approved $79,000 audit contract with Gould Killian CPA Group (5-0)
Board of Commissioners on 2025-04-22 5:30 PM
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners is holding a joint budget meeting with the Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees to discuss the FY26 county narrative and the college's budget and capital outlay request. They will also consider a budget amendment to use capital outlay funds for utility line relocation, a resolution designating an agent for NC Department of Public Safety, a memorandum of agreement with the state for Tropical Storm Helene private property debris removal, and a service agreement with iWorQ Systems for the county garage.
- Joint budget meeting with Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees for FY26 budget and capital outlay request
- Budget amendment to use ICC capital outlay funds for utility line relocation
- NC Department of Public Safety designation of applicant’s agent resolution
- Memorandum of Agreement with state for Tropical Storm Helene private property debris removal
- iWorQ Systems service agreement for county garage
The Board approved a budget amendment to fund the first phase of utility line relocation for the new Isothermal Community College Health & Science Building. They also approved a resolution designating the County Manager as the primary agent for a new EMS/EOC facility grant. Additionally, the Board authorized negotiations for a debris removal agreement related to Tropical Storm Helene.
- Approved $700,000 budget amendment for ICC utility line relocation (5-0)
- Approved resolution designating County Manager as primary agent for EMS/EOC facility (5-0)
- Authorized negotiations for Tropical Storm Helene debris removal MOA (5-0)
- Authorized negotiations for iWorQ county garage inventory system (5-0)
Social Services Board on 2025-04-16 4:00 PM
The Chimney Rock Village Social Services Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and adopt the agenda, approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates. Key items include a personnel report, a March 2025 financial report and budget discussion, a service report, and program updates from Social Work, Economic Services, and the Director's Report. The meeting is primarily procedural and informational.
- Personnel Report for period ending 03-30-2025
- Financial Report and Budget Discussion for March 2025
- Service Report for March 2025
- Program updates from Social Work, Economic Services, and Director's Report
The meeting was primarily informational. The board adopted the agenda and prior minutes unanimously (5-0). Reports were presented on personnel, budget, and services, with discussion on low foster home numbers and upcoming Medicaid verification changes. No votes were taken on new policies or expenditures.
- Adopted agenda (5-0)
- Adopted previous meeting minutes (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:04 p.m. (5-0)
Board of Commissioners on 2025-04-07 6:00 PM
The Board of Commissioners will consider several items including a grant project ordinance for Helene disaster response and state cashflow loans. The agenda also includes public hearings, budget amendments, and a service contract for commercial property revaluation.
- Public Hearing regarding Project Cold
- Grant Project Ordinance for Helene Disaster Response and Recovery
- State Cashflow Loans for Disaster Response Activities
- 2027 Wampler-Eanes Service Contract for Revaluation of Commercial Properties Only
- Budget Amendments - April 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to support a new manufacturing operation, Project Cold, which would create 88 jobs and involve an investment of approximately $6.45 million. The approval includes an industrial development grant equal to 50% of personal property taxes paid for up to five years, contingent on meeting job and investment thresholds.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved resolution honoring WWII Veteran John Thomas Hill (5-0)
- Approved proclamation for Line Worker Appreciation Day (5-0)
- Approved resolution for Project Cold industrial development grant (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Approved resolution for National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week (5-0)
- Approved proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month (5-0)
- Approved proclamation for National Day of Prayer (5-0)
Social Services Board on 2025-03-19 4:00 PM
The Social Services Board will review and adopt the February 2025 minutes, hear a personnel report, and discuss the February budget and financial report. It will also receive updates on program areas such as social work, economic services, and the Lighthouse project. Public comments and announcements will be included before adjournment.
- Budget discussion – February 2025
- Financial report – February 2025
- Personnel report – March 2, 2025
- Service report – February 2025
- Director’s report – Lighthouse update
Board of Commissioners on 2025-03-03 6:00 PM
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments for March 2025, a sole-source request for an EMS oxygen generation system, and an amended audit contract. The board will also discuss appointments to several advisory boards and a resolution awarding a deputy's service side arm.
- Budget Amendments - March, 2025 ($ amounts not specified in agenda)
- Sole Source Request - EMS Oxygen Generation System
- Amended Audit Contract for FY24
- Agreement for Operations/Management of Animal Control Services
- Resolution Awarding Deputy Justin McCluney’s Service Side Arm
The board unanimously accepted the FY24 audit, which reported an unmodified opinion and a healthy fund balance of $62.9 million, noting $13 million had been spent on Hurricane Helene debris cleanup. Commissioners also approved budget amendments and amended the audit contract. A sole-source request for an EMS oxygen generation system was presented but no vote was recorded in the provided minutes.
- Accepted FY24 audit report (5-0)
- Approved budget amendments (5-0)
- Amended audit contract to Feb 28, 2025 completion date (5-0)
- Appointed Terri Walker to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Toney to Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Haulk to Department of Aging Advisory Committee (5-0)
- Approved advertising vacancies on Transit Advisory Board and Social Services Board (5-0)
Social Services Board on 2025-02-19 4:00 PM
The board will discuss and potentially adopt the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and welcome new member Cody Ezell. Key items include a personnel report, budget and financial reports for January 2025, a service report, and program updates from Social Work, Economic Services, and the Director. A closed session is also scheduled.
- Welcome new board member Cody Ezell
- Personnel Report - 02/02/2025
- Budget Discussion - January 2025
- Financial Report - January 2025
- Service Report - January 2025
The Social Services Board approved hiring three disaster-related positions and discussed the status of disaster funds and a foster home ribbon-cutting. The meeting was otherwise procedural.
- Adopted agenda (5-0)
- Adopted minutes (5-0)
- Approved hiring 3 disaster response staff (5-0)
- Approved entering closed session (5-0)
- Approved adjournment (5-0)
Board of Commissioners on 2025-02-03 6:00 PM
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed route changes to the TriCity Xpress transit service, then consider a consent agenda with routine minutes and tax refunds. New business includes votes on a contract with Axon Enterprise for law enforcement equipment, purchase of Flock safety cameras, budget amendments, tax lien advertisements, a Pictometry aerial imagery agreement, and approval of property auctions via GovDeal. A closed session is scheduled for industrial location and attorney-client discussions.
- Public hearing on TriCity Xpress bus route change
- Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police equipment
- Purchase of Flock safety cameras for law enforcement
- Budget amendments for February 2025
- Report on 2024 real property tax liens and request to advertise unpaid taxes
The Board approved changes to TriCity Express bus routes and authorized the sale of four county-owned properties via electronic auction. The Board also appointed commissioners to various boards and commissions.
- Approved TriCity Xpress route changes (5-0)
- Approved sale of Parcel 232269, 0 Roundabout Road (5-0)
- Approved sale of Parcel 1600620, 0 Rumbling Bald Road (5-0)
- Approved sale of Parcel 1617637, 0 Yates Lane (5-0)
- Appointed Cody Ezell to Social Services Board (5-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Haulk to Rural Transportation Planning Organization (5-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Haynes to Foothills Health Board (5-0)
- Deferred appointments to other boards until future date (5-0)
Social Services Board on 2025-01-15 4:00 PM No audio available
The Chimney Rock Village Social Services Board is holding a routine meeting to adopt minutes, receive a personnel report, discuss the budget and financial report for December 2024, and receive program updates from Social Work, Economic Services, and the Director. A public comment period is included.
- Personnel Report (January 5, 2025)
- Budget Discussion for December 2024
- Financial Report for December 2024
- Service Report for December 2024
- Program Updates: Social Work, Economic Services, Open Board Member Seat, Director's Report
The Social Services Board adopted the agenda and meeting minutes. The board discussed budget items, including Hurricane Helene reimbursements, and received updates on staffing and disaster assistance programs. No public comments were received.
- Adopted the agenda (3-0)
- Adopted the minutes (3-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (3-0)
- Approved $74,000 for Rental Assistance
- Approved $450,000 for Disaster Energy
- Discussed increasing IAT worker salaries
Board of Commissioners on 2025-01-06 6:00 PM Recording not available
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on several routine items, including the approval of December 2, 2024 special meeting minutes and January 2025 tax refunds. They will also make appointments to the Planning Commission and select a chairman for the 2025 Board of Equalization and Review. The agenda includes a discussion of budget amendments for January 2025 and a presentation on the Foothills Health District community health assessment.
- Approve Special Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2024 (ID 24-4015A)
- Approve Tax Refunds and Releases – January 2025 (ID 24-4010C)
- Appointments to Rutherford County Planning Commission (ID 24-4014A)
- Appointment of Chairman of 2025 Board of Equalization and Review (ID 24-4008C)
- Consider Budget Amendments – January 2025 (ID 24-4013A)
The board approved the consent agenda, which included tax refunds and releases totaling over $27,800, and minutes from prior meetings. They appointed Preston Janco to the Planning Commission for District 2 (3-2), rejecting Kimberly Arrowood for the same seat. Commissioner Benfield was named chair of the 2025 Board of Equalization and Review. Budget amendments and the 2025-2026 budget calendar were adopted unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda including tax refunds/releases and prior meeting minutes (5-0)
- Appointed Preston Janco to Planning Commission, District 2, term ending June 2026 (3-2)
- Denied appointment of Kimberly Arrowood to Planning Commission, District 2 (2-3)
- Appointed Commissioner Benfield as chair of 2025 Board of Equalization and Review (5-0)
- Approved January 2025 budget amendments (5-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 budget calendar (5-0)