Stokes County, North Carolina

AGENDA Keith Wood, Vice Chair Wayne Barneycastle, Chair Sonya Cox, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Rick Morris, Commissioner   REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Monday, July 13, 2026 COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 6:00 PM I. Call to Order   II. Invocation   III. Pledge of Allegiance   IV. Approval of the Agenda   V. Public Comments   VI. Comments - Managers/Commissioners   VII. Conflicts of Interest   VIII. Consent Agenda   a. Minutes   b. Budget Amendments FY 2026-2027   IX. Information Agenda   a. 2025 Community Health Assessment (CHA)   X. Discussion Agenda   a. Planning Board Recommendation of a Data Center Moratorium    b. Public Hearing for Amendments to Stokes County Zoning Ordinance   c. FY 2026-2027 Pay & Benefits Policy   d. Updated Personnel Policy Handbook   XI. Action Agenda   a. Appointment to Forsyth Technical Community College Board of Trustees   b. Tourism Development Authority Appointment   c. Voluntary Agriculture Board Appointments   XII. Closed Session   a. Rationales   XIII. Adjournment   *Anyone with a disability(is) who needs an accommodation to participate in this meeting i [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

AGENDA Keith Wood, Vice Chair Wayne Barneycastle, Chair Sonya Cox, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Rick Morris, Commissioner   REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Monday, June 22, 2026 COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 2:00 PM I. Call to Order   II. Invocation   III. Pledge of Allegiance   IV. Approval of the Agenda   V. Public Comments   VI. Comments - Managers/Commissioners   VII. Conflicts of Interest   VIII. Consent Agenda   VIIIa.. Tax Office Agenda    VIIIb.. FYE 2026 Budget Amendments   VIIIc.. Resolutions to close five (5) funds that have been integrated into the county's General Fund.     IX. Information Agenda   IXa.. Employee of the Quarter Recognition    X. Public Hearing   Xa.. Documents for Public Hearing   XI. Discussion Agenda   XIa.. Stokes County EMS Medical Director Contract   XIb.. 2027 Stokes County Operating Plan   XIc.. County Attorney Contract 2026-27   XId.. Nomination to Forsyth Technical Community College Board of Trustees   XIe.. Discussion on Retiree Health Plan   XIf.. Tourism Development Authority Appointment   XIg.. Voluntary Agriculture Board Appointments   XII. Action Agenda   XIIa.. JCP [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

AGENDA Keith Wood, Vice Chair Wayne Barneycastle, Chair Sonya Cox, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Rick Morris, Commissioner   REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Monday, June 8, 2026 COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 6:00 PM I. Call to Order   II. Invocation   III. Pledge of Allegiance   IV. Approval of the Agenda   V. Public Comments   VI. Comments - Managers/Commissioners   VII. Conflicts of Interest   VIII. Consent Agenda   a. Minutes   b. Project Ordinances   IX. Information Agenda   a. Retirement Recognition   X. Discussion Agenda   a. Annual Budget Ordinance   XI. Action Agenda   XII. Closed Session   a. Rationales   XIII. Adjournment   *Anyone with a disability(is) who needs an accommodation to participate in this meeting is requested to inform us 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the affected group meeting *Attachments may be delivered before or at the time of the meeting *Times may vary due to times preset for agenda items

AGENDA Keith Wood, Vice Chair Wayne Barneycastle, Chair Sonya Cox, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Rick Morris, Commissioner   REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Tuesday, May 26, 2026 COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 5:30 PM I. Call to Order   II. Invocation   III. Pledge of Allegiance   IV. Approval of the Agenda   V. Public Comments   VI. Comments - Managers/Commissioners   VII. Conflicts of Interest   VIII. Consent Agenda   VIIIa.. Tax Office Agenda   VIIIb.. Budget Amendment   VIIIc.. Budget Amendment   VIIId.. Resolution Regarding County Facility Security   IX. Information Agenda   IXa.. Vaya Health Update   X. Public Hearing   Xa.. Public Hearing for FY 26-27 Budget   XI. Discussion Agenda   XIa.. Moratock Park Discussion   XII. Action Agenda   XIIa.. Aging Planning Committee Appointment   XIIb.. Board of Health Appointment   XIIc.. Tourism Development Authority Appointment   XIId.. Moratock Park Discussion   XIII. Adjournment   *Anyone with a disability(is) who needs an accommodation to participate in this meeting is requested to inform us 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the affected group meeting *Attachments may be delivered before or at [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

AGENDA Keith Wood, Vice Chair Wayne Barneycastle, Chair Sonya Cox, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Rick Morris, Commissioner   REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Thursday, May 21, 2026 COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 9:00 AM I. Call to Order   II. Invocation   III. Pledge of Allegiance   IV. Approval of the Agenda   V. Conflicts of Interest   VI. Discussion Agenda   a. FY 26-27 Budget and 5-Year SCOP Discussion   VII. Adjournment   *Anyone with a disability(is) who needs an accommodation to participate in this meeting is requested to inform us 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the affected group meeting *Attachments may be delivered before or at the time of the meeting *Times may vary due to times preset for agenda items

AGENDA Keith Wood, Vice Chair Wayne Barneycastle, Chair Sonya Cox, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Rick Morris, Commissioner   REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Monday, May 11, 2026 COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 6:00 PM I. Call to Order   II. Invocation   III. Pledge of Allegiance   IV. Approval of the Agenda   V. Public Comments   VI. Comments - Managers/Commissioners   VII. Conflicts of Interest   VIII. Consent Agenda   a. Support Letter for Belews Creek Early Site Permit   b. Minutes   IX. Information Agenda   a. School Zone Safety Plan    b. EMS Week Proclamation    X. Discussion Agenda   a. FY 26-27 Budget Presentation   b. Aging Planning Committee Appointment   c. Board of Health Appointment   d. Tourism Development Authority Appointment   XI. Action Agenda   a. Planning Board Appointment   XII. Closed Session   XIII. Adjournment   *Anyone with a disability(is) who needs an accommodation to participate in this meeting is requested to inform us 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the affected group meeting *Attachments may be delivered before or at the time of the meeting *Times may vary due to times [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

AGENDA Keith Wood, Vice Chair Wayne Barneycastle, Chair Sonya Cox, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Rick Morris, Commissioner   REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Monday, April 27, 2026 COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 2:00 PM I. Call to Order   II. Invocation   III. Pledge of Allegiance   IV. Approval of the Agenda   V. Public Comments   VI. Comments - Managers/Commissioners   VII. Conflicts of Interest   VIII. Consent Agenda   a. Minutes   b. Tax Office Agenda   IX. Information Agenda   a. Senior Center Expanded Services   b. Presentation on Green Box Site Distribution   c. Results of Accreditation Site Visit   X. Discussion Agenda   a. Distribution Request Public School Building Repair and Renovation Fund   b. Proposed Transfer of Pine Hall and Meadowbrook Academy to Stokes County   c. Active Stokes 2035 Plan   d. PARTF Grant Opportunity Discussion   e. Planning Board Appointments   XI. Action Agenda   a. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Appointment   b. Tourism Development Authority Appointments   c. Board of Adjustments Appointments   d. Resolution Opposing Modifications to County Property Tax Authority   XII. Adjournment & [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

AGENDA Keith Wood, Vice Chair Wayne Barneycastle, Chair Sonya Cox, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Rick Morris, Commissioner   REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Monday, April 13, 2026 COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 6:00 PM I. Call to Order   II. Invocation   III. Pledge of Allegiance   IV. Approval of the Agenda   V. Public Comments   VI. Comments - Managers/Commissioners   VII. Conflicts of Interest   VIII. Consent Agenda   a. FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule (Updated)       b. Budget Amendments   IX. Discussion Agenda   a. Budget Preview   b. Resolution Voiding Rezoning and Text Amendment   c. TCC and TAC Representation    d. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Appointment   e. Tourism Development Authority Appointments   f. Board of Adjustments Appointments   X. Action Agenda   XI. Adjournment   *Anyone with a disability(is) who needs an accommodation to participate in this meeting is requested to inform us 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the affected group meeting *Attachments may be delivered before or at the time of the meeting *Times may vary due to times preset for agenda items

AGENDA Keith Wood, Vice Chair Wayne Barneycastle, Chair Sonya Cox, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Rick Morris, Commissioner   REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Monday, March 23, 2026 COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 2:00 PM I. Call to Order   II. Invocation   III. Pledge of Allegiance   IV. Approval of the Agenda   V. Public Comments   VI. Comments - Managers/Commissioners   VII. Conflicts of Interest   VIII. Consent Agenda   VIIIa.. Tax Office Agenda   VIIIb.. Minutes   VIIIc.. Recommendation for Award of Independent Audit Services RFP   IX. Information Agenda   IXa.. Child Fatality Prevention Team    IXb.. 5-Year Financial Forecast Update   X. Public Hearing   Xa.. Public Hearing Outline and Rules   XI. Discussion Agenda   XIa.. Novant Lease Agreement   XIb.. New Animal Shelter Project   XIc.. Opioid Litigation Update   XId.. Proposed 2026 Stokes County Fee Schedule   XII. Action Agenda   XIII. Closed Session   XIV. Adjournment   *Anyone with a disability(is) who needs an accommodation to participate in this meeting is requested to inform us 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the affected group meeting *Attachme [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

AGENDA Keith Wood, Vice Chair Wayne Barneycastle, Chair Sonya Cox, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Rick Morris, Commissioner   REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Monday, February 23, 2026 COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 2:00 PM I. Call to Order   II. Invocation   III. Pledge of Allegiance   IV. Approval of the Agenda   V. Public Comments   VI. Comments - Managers/Commissioners   VII. Conflicts of Interest   VIII. Consent Agenda   a. Tax Office Agenda   b. Budget Amendment   c. Minutes   IX. Information Agenda   a. Presentation of the FYE 2025 Audit   b. Employee of the Quarter Recognition   c. Stokes County Public Libraries Update   X. Discussion Agenda   a. Solid Waste Pickup for Hanging Rock   b. Board of Health Appointment   c. JCPC Appointment   XI. Action Agenda   XII. Closed Session   a. Rationales   XIII. Adjournment   *Anyone with a disability(is) who needs an accommodation to participate in this meeting is requested to inform us 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the affected group meeting *Attachments may be delivered before or at the time of the meeting *Times may vary due to times preset for agenda items

AGENDA Keith Wood, Vice Chair Wayne Barneycastle, Chair Sonya Cox, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Rick Morris, Commissioner   REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Monday, March 9, 2026 COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 6:00 PM I. Call to Order   II. Invocation   III. Pledge of Allegiance   IV. Approval of the Agenda   V. Public Comments   VI. Comments - Managers/Commissioners   VII. Conflicts of Interest   VIII. Consent Agenda   a. Records Retention Schedule   b. Budget Amendment   c. Budget Amendment   IX. Information Agenda   a. Novant Health Update   b. Double Creek Fire Department Water Situation   X. Action Agenda   a. Resolution Proclaiming Farmer Appreciation Day in Stokes County   Resolution to proclaim Thursday, April 23, 2026 as Farmer Appreciation Day b. Board of Health Appointment   c. JCPC Appointment   XI. Closed Session   a. Rationales   XII. Adjournment   *Anyone with a disability(is) who needs an accommodation to participate in this meeting is requested to inform us 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the affected group meeting *Attachments may be delivered before or at the time of the meeting *Times may vary due to times preset for agenda items

AGENDA Keith Wood, Vice Chair Wayne Barneycastle, Chair Sonya Cox, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Rick Morris, Commissioner   JOINT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Monday, February 9, 2026 COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 4:30 PM Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Approval of the Agenda Conflicts of Interest Information Agenda Draft Comprehensive Plan for Stokes County Parks and Recreation Action Agenda Adjournment *Anyone with a disability(is) who needs an accommodation to participate in this meeting is requested to inform us 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the affected group meeting *Attachments may be delivered before or at the time of the meeting *Times may vary due to times preset for agenda items

AGENDA Keith Wood, Vice Chair Wayne Barneycastle, Chair Sonya Cox, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Rick Morris, Commissioner   REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Monday, February 9, 2026 COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 6:00 PM I. Call to Order   II. Invocation   III. Pledge of Allegiance   IV. Approval of the Agenda   V. Public Comments   VI. Comments - Managers/Commissioners   VII. Conflicts of Interest   VIII. Consent Agenda   a. Tax Office Agenda     b. Resolution Extending 2026 Tax Listing Period   IX. Discussion Agenda   a. 24/72 Transition Plan   b. Allocation of Proceeds from Disposition of Unused School Real Properties   X. Action Agenda   XI. Adjournment   *Anyone with a disability(is) who needs an accommodation to participate in this meeting is requested to inform us 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the affected group meeting *Attachments may be delivered before or at the time of the meeting *Times may vary due to times preset for agenda items

AGENDA Keith Wood, Vice Chair Wayne Barneycastle, Chair Sonya Cox, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Rick Morris, Commissioner   REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Monday, January 26, 2026 COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 2:00 PM I. Call to Order   II. Invocation   III. Pledge of Allegiance   IV. Approval of the Agenda   V. Public Comments   VI. Comments - Managers/Commissioners   VII. Conflicts of Interest   VIII. Consent Agenda   a. Tax Office Agenda     IX. Discussion Agenda   a. Allocation of Proceeds from Disposition of Unused School Real Properties   b. 24/72 Transition Plan   X. Action Agenda   XI. Closed Session   XII. Adjournment   *Anyone with a disability(is) who needs an accommodation to participate in this meeting is requested to inform us 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the affected group meeting *Attachments may be delivered before or at the time of the meeting *Times may vary due to times preset for agenda items

AGENDA Keith Wood, Chair Wayne Barneycastle, Vice Chair Sonya Cox, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Rick Morris, Commissioner   REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Monday, January 12, 2026 COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 6:00 PM I. Call to Order   II. Invocation   III. Pledge of Allegiance   IV. Approval of the Agenda   V. Comments - Managers/Commissioners   VI. Conflicts of Interest   VII. Consent Agenda   a. Budget Amendment   b. Budget Amendment   VIII. Discussion Agenda   a. Rezoning Requests and Text Amendment   IX. Public Hearing   a. Procedure for Upcoming Public Hearing   X. Action Agenda   a. Board of Health Appointment   XI. Adjournment   *Anyone with a disability(is) who needs an accommodation to participate in this meeting is requested to inform us 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the affected group meeting *Attachments may be delivered before or at the time of the meeting *Times may vary due to times preset for agenda items

STATE OF NORTH ) OFFICE OF THE CAROLINA ) COMMISSIONERS ) STOKES COUNTY COUNTY OF STOKES ) GOVERNMENT DANBURY, NORTH CAROLINA MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 Regular Session of the Stokes County Board of County Commissioners The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Stokes, State of North Carolina, met for a Regular Session in the Commissioners Chambers on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM with the following members present: Board of Commissioners Present: Chairman Wayne Barneycastle, Vice-Chairman Keith Wood, Commissioner Brad Chandler, Commissioner Sonya Cox, and Commissioner Rick Morris. County Administration Present: County Manager Jeff Sanborn, Clerk to the Board Olivia Jessup, Director of Finance Tammy Keaton, and County Attorney Jennifer Michaud. I. Call to Order Chairman Barneycastle called the meeting to order. II. Invocation Chairman Barneycastle invited those in attendance to join the Board in the Invocation, if desired. Vice-Chair Wood delivered the Invocation. III. Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Barneycastle invited those in attendance to join the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. Approval of the Agenda Chairman Barneycastle entertained a motion to amend or approve tonight's agenda. Vice-Chair Wood moved to amend the agenda to move the Public Hearing before Discussion and add a Closed Session. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion. The motion Passed (5-0). V. Comments - Managers/Commissioner [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]