Greene County public meetings in 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Board elected Bennie Heath as Chairman (4-1) and James T. Shackleford Jr. as Vice-Chair (unanimous). They approved the modified agenda, consent agenda, and several resolutions including the NC911 grant extension and 2022 holiday schedule. The 2022 meeting schedule and custodial maintenance proposals were tabled for further discussion.

• Elected Bennie Heath as Chairman (4-1 vote, Burress nay)
• Elected James T. Shackleford Jr. as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as modified (G6 moved to G1, G7 delayed)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, refunds, releases, and budget amendments
• Approved new CPT code for Health Department (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution for Amendment 2 to NC911 Grant G2019-3 (unanimous)
• Tabled 2022 meeting schedule discussion until next meeting
• Tabled custodial maintenance proposals until at least first meeting in January 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution for the NC Rural Center Building Reuse Grant and discuss ARP premium pay options. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with budget amendments for Health and DSS.

• Resolution for NC Rural Center Building Reuse Grant application
• Discussion on ARP Premium Pay Options
• Budget Amendment for Health
• Budget Amendment for DSS (3)
• Consideration of late elderly exclusion applications

The Board unanimously approved Option 2 for ARP-funded premium pay, covering eligible employees from April 1, 2020 through October 31, 2021, with payments based on hours worked. The Board also unanimously approved a resolution to apply for a Building Reuse Grant of up to $500,000 from the NC Rural Center for Project Exact. All other agenda items were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved ARP premium pay Option 2 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for $500,000 Building Reuse Grant for Project Exact (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, releases/refunds, and budget amendments (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a retreat on Nov. 10 and a regular meeting on Dec. 20, 2021. At the regular meeting, they unanimously approved an economic development agreement with Precision Graphics after a public hearing, awarded a custodial maintenance contract to Red Coats, and approved a budget amendment for ARP premium pay. The retreat was informational, covering county finances, ARP funds, and commissioner roles, with no formal votes.

• Approved Economic Development Agreement for Precision Graphics (unanimous)
• Awarded custodial maintenance contract to Red Coats (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for ARP premium pay distribution (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 regular meeting schedule (4-1, Blizzard nay)
• Approved consent agenda including Nov. 10 retreat minutes (unanimous)
• Approved taking item G2 off the table (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as modified (unanimous)
• Approved going into and out of closed session (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved personnel changes for the Department of Social Services and the Transportation Department. Discussions were held regarding a custodial maintenance proposal, which was tabled, and ARP fund premium pay.

• Reclassification of one employee from IIMC II to IIMC III in DSS
• Increase in starting pay for part-time drivers from $10.50 to $11.50 an hour
• Budget amendment for DSS Crisis Intervention Program totaling $14,020.00
• Rate Schedule Amendment for the Department of Public Health
• Proposal for county custodial maintenance service (tabled)

The Board unanimously approved a resolution formally accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds and a Grant Project Budget Ordinance for those funds. The ordinance appropriates $4,092,406 in CSLRF funds, including $30,000 for sheriff body cameras, $30,000 for a waterline relocation, and $290,400 for a transmission main relocation, with the remainder unassigned. The Board also approved the consent agenda items 2-5 and corrected the October 4, 2021 minutes as advised by the County Attorney.

• Approved resolution accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Project Budget Ordinance for ARP funds (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 2-5 (unanimous)
• Corrected October 4, 2021 minutes per County Attorney's review

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several personnel and financial items, including a DSS position reclassification, a transportation position plan amendment, a proposal from Red Coats, premium pay, and a rate schedule amendment for the Department of Public Health. The agenda also includes consent items such as tax refunds, a budget amendment for the Senior Center, and a late elderly exclusion application.

• DSS reclassification of IMC II to IMC III, salary increase from $31,011 to $34,156
• Transportation position classification plan amendment
• Proposal from Red Coats
• Premium pay consideration
• Rate schedule amendment for Dept. of Public Health

The Board unanimously approved amendments to reclassify a DSS employee to IMC III, increase part-time transit driver pay from $10.50 to $11.50/hour, add a part-time dispatcher and administrative assistant, and approve a Public Health rate schedule amendment. A custodial maintenance proposal from Red Coats was tabled to seek additional quotes, and premium pay discussion was deferred until after the commissioner retreat.

• Approved DSS position reclassification to IMC III (unanimous)
• Approved transportation pay increase to $11.50/hr and new part-time dispatcher/admin assistant positions (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health rate schedule amendment adding three CPT codes (unanimous)
• Tabled Red Coats custodial maintenance proposal to obtain more quotes
• Deferred premium pay discussion until after commissioner retreat

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a resolution to apply for 2021 CDBG-NR funds for low-moderate income owner-occupied housing, including an $8,000 local commitment and the Citizen Participation Plan. They also approved a budget amendment for the Armory Project totaling $379,234.30, with $90,837.79 from county funds, and a resolution for the 2023 Community Transportation Plan. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included consent agenda approvals and public comments.

• Approved 2021 CDBG-NR application resolution with $8,000 local commitment (unanimous)
• Approved Citizen Participation Plan for CDBG-NR (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Armory Project equipment, cameras, and card readers (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for 2023 Community Transportation Plan application (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including September 20 minutes, releases/refunds, and budget amendments (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a resolution awarding a construction contract to Herring-Rivenbark, Inc. for the repair of a 16-inch transmission main on the Greene County Regional Water System, with a bid of $230,719.60, and established a capital project budget. The Board also unanimously approved designating ARP funds for this project, an EMS position classification plan, a resolution of gratitude for a retiring employee, and a resolution declaring surplus property. A motion to use ARP funds for employee premium pay was tabled by a 3-2 vote.

• Approved awarding the HWY 123 transmission line repair contract to Herring-Rivenbark, Inc. for $230,719.60 and established a capital project budget.
• Approved designating ARP funds for the water system repair project.
• Approved a Resolution of Gratitude for Shenile Ford's 28 years of service.
• Approved a Resolution of Surplus Property to sell items on GovDeals.
• Approved an EMS position classification plan, including starting current paramedics at a new hourly rate effective October 1, 2021.
• Approved overtime pay for exempt staff working night vaccination clinics.
• Tabled a motion to use ARP funds for up to $750 in premium pay for essential county employees (3-2 vote).
• Approved the consent agenda, including refunds, releases, and a budget amendment.

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners voted 2-3 against a motion to designate $1.5 million of ARP funds for broadband infrastructure in underserved areas. The board approved a 4-1 amendment to the Sheriff Department's position classification plan, aligning grades with a recent pay increase, and tabled an EMS position classification amendment 4-1 for more information. Other actions included approving a resolution for the opioid settlement MOA, designating ARP funds for a waterline relocation, and approving a budget amendment for an animal control truck.

• Rejected $1.5M ARP broadband investment (2-3)
• Approved Sheriff Department position classification amendment (4-1)
• Tabled EMS position classification amendment (4-1)
• Approved opioid settlement MOA resolution (unanimous)
• Designated ARP funds for waterline relocation (unanimous)
• Approved animal control truck budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $225 donation to Operation Santa Claus (unanimous)
• Appointed Gloria Artis to Jury Commission (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved the purchase of three 2002 Ford Crown Victorias from Benson Ford for $20,316 each, and authorized a declaration of intent to reimburse up to $100,000 for the vehicles. They also set a $3.00 minimum for tax refund checks, approved tax releases, and made appointments. An EMS report was presented, with a rate increase discussion scheduled for September 4, 2001.

• Approved purchase of three 2002 Ford Crown Victorias from Benson Ford at $20,316 each
• Approved declaration of intent to reimburse up to $100,000 for vehicle purchase
• Established $3.00 minimum for tax refund checks
• Approved tax releases totaling $96.00
• Appointed Daniel L. Taylor to Planning Board for 3-year term
• Appointed Colleen Kosinski as Guardian Ad Litem
• Appointed James R. Fulghum to Greene Lamp Inc. Board
• Approved budget amendments for School Age Care Grant and Economic Development

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a motion to increase the starting pay for new sheriff's deputies to $36,000 and to adjust current deputies' pay to the same amount, passing 3-2. The board also unanimously approved several budget amendments, including $42,500 for paving projects, $185,000 for a new landfill excavator, $5,823 for Senior Center adjustments, and the use of ARP funds for sheriff's department body cameras. The meeting included a closed session for attorney-client privilege and the swearing-in of Stephanie Wiggins as the new Tax Administrator.

• Approved deputy starting pay increase to $36,000 and adjusted current deputies to same (3-2)
• Approved $42,500 budget amendment for paving at extension building, recreation center, and farmers market
• Approved $185,000 budget amendment for new landfill excavator
• Approved $5,823 budget amendment for Senior Center adjustments
• Approved use of ARP funds for sheriff's department body cameras
• Approved consent agenda including releases, refunds, and late applications for elderly/disabled exclusion
• Approved agenda with additions for swearing-in, closed session, and caucus voting member appointment
• Held closed session for attorney-client privilege

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the Monthly Collection Report, Annual Settlement, and Collection Order presented by Tax Administrator Becky Sutton, who is retiring. The Board also approved a budget amendment for Aid to Rescue Squads and a text amendment to the FY 21/22 Budget Ordinance regarding water rates. In closed session, the Board appointed Stephanie Wiggins as the new Tax Administrator effective August 2, 2021.

• Approved the agenda and consent agenda, including meeting minutes, refunds, and budget amendments for DSS, Register of Deeds, and Health.
• Approved the Monthly Collection Report, Annual Settlement, and Collection Order for 2021/2022.
• Approved a budget amendment to appropriate funds for Aid to Rescue Squads.
• Approved a text amendment to the FY 21/22 Budget Ordinance to insert 'per 1,000 gallons' after the $4.95 water rate.
• Appointed Stephanie Wiggins as Tax Administrator effective August 2, 2021, at the current Tax Administrator pay.

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider participating provider agreements with WellCare Health Plans and a fiscal year 2020/21 end-of-year budget amendment. The agenda also includes public comments and reports from the county manager and attorney. Most of the document is the full text of the WellCare agreement, which outlines terms for Medicaid managed care services.

• Consideration of participating provider agreements with WellCare Health Plans
• FY 20/21 end-of-year budget amendment
• Public comments period
• County manager's report
• County attorney's comments

The Greene County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Participating Provider Agreements for the EMS Department, required for Medicaid billing starting July 1, 2021. The board also unanimously approved the FY 20/21 End of Year Budget Amendment, which was attached to the minutes at Commissioner Burress's request. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only reports and announcements.

• Approved EMS Participating Provider Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved FY 20/21 End of Year Budget Amendment (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on amendments to the zoning, subdivision, building code, and flood prevention ordinances. The board will also consider appointments to several advisory boards and receive a progress report on HMPG 4285. Consent agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes, refunds, and budget amendments for transportation and DSS.

• Public hearing: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
• Public hearing: Amendment to Subdivision Ordinance
• Public hearing: Amendment to Building Code Ordinance
• Public hearing: Amendment to Flood Prevention Ordinance
• Appointments: Board of Adjustments, Planning Board, DSS Board, Senior Center Advisory Committee, Regional Aging Advisory Committee

The Greene County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved reinstating the $7,500 volunteer incentive for three volunteer EMS squads in the FY 21/22 budget, reversing a proposed removal. The board also approved four zoning-related ordinance amendments to comply with N.C.G.S. Chapter 160D, and made several appointments to county boards and committees.

• Reinstated $7,500 volunteer EMS incentives for FY 21/22 (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision Ordinance Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Building Code Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Flood Prevention Ordinance (unanimous)
• Reappointed Henry Lanier, appointed Jessica Lynn Byrd and Shanita Edwards to Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Reappointed Salvador Tinoco to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Trey Cash to DSS Board (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 21/22 budget ordinance and hear the county manager's report on the budget. The consent agenda includes budget amendments for American Rescue Plan funds, Register of Deeds, and Recreation, plus routine approvals. The meeting also includes a presentation on county-owned foreclosed property and several resolutions.

• Public hearing on FY 21/22 proposed budget ordinance
• Budget amendment: $2,046,203 in American Rescue Plan funds
• Budget amendment for Register of Deeds
• Budget amendment for Recreation
• Resolution declaring Elder Abuse Awareness Month

The Board unanimously approved the FY 2021-22 budget ordinance, including a general fund of $21,091,028 and a property tax rate of 78.6 cents per $100 valuation. They also approved the sale of a foreclosed property, designated a voting delegate, and accepted the 2021 ESFRLP program. A motion to remove the budget from the agenda failed for lack of a second.

• Approved FY 2021-22 budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved sale of foreclosed property to Calvin Watson Properties for $3,327.50 (unanimous)
• Designated Chairman Bennie Heath as voting delegate to NCACC conference (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring June Elder Abuse Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of 2021 ESFRLP program (4-1, Blizzard nay)
• Approved consent agenda items C1, C2, C3, C5, C6 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for American Rescue Plan funds (unanimous)
• Motion to remove budget from agenda failed (no second)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda, hear presentations on volunteer awards and housing programs, and discuss the county manager's report, which includes requests for public hearings, a Board of Health appointment, and a decision on an appeal of real property values. The meeting will also include public comments and commissioner reports.

• Consent agenda includes May 3, 2021 minutes, refunds, late present use value application, monthly collection report, and budget amendments for DSS and Transportation.
• Presentation by Sharon Harrison on Greene County's 2021 Governor's Volunteer Service Award recipients.
• Presentation by Mike Barnett on housing programs.
• County Manager's report includes request for public hearings, appointment to Greene County Board of Health, and decision on State Employees Appeal of Real Property Values to 2021 Board of Equalization and Review.
• Public comments and commissioner reports are scheduled.

The Greene County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to reappoint Vanessa Hardy, Barbara Williams, and Kathy Dail to the Board of Health and to appoint Katelyn Rouse and Michael Rhodes as new members, overriding the Board of Health's recommendations. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, set four public hearings for June 21, 2021, to adopt zoning and other ordinance amendments under Chapter 160D, and accepted the county's proposal in a property value appeal by the State Employees Credit Union.

• Approved agenda with added closed session and informational item (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, refunds, releases, and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Reappointed Vanessa Hardy, Barbara Williams, Kathy Dail and appointed Katelyn Rouse, Michael Rhodes to Board of Health (3-2)
• Set four public hearings for June 21, 2021, for zoning, subdivision, building code, and flood ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Accepted county proposal in State Employees Credit Union property value appeal (unanimous)
• Scheduled budget workshops for May 25 and June 1, and public hearing for June 7, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several items, including a public hearing for economic development incentives, a new health department fee, a resolution for a 911 grant, and the 2022 meeting and holiday schedules. They will also review custodial maintenance proposals and transportation committee recommendations. The agenda includes consent items such as minutes, refunds, and budget amendments.

• Request for public hearing on economic development incentives
• Health Department request for new CPT code 94664 at $55.00
• Resolution for NC 911 Grant Amendment 2
• 2022 Regular Meeting Schedule resolution
• Custodial maintenance proposals, including $62,352 monthly cleaning quote

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved the Emergency Management Ordinance Amendment and a $249,168.23 lottery fund pull-down for school debt. A motion to freeze McDavid Associates fees failed 2-3. Several other routine items were approved.

• Approved Emergency Management Ordinance Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $249,168.23 lottery fund pull-down for school debt (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Extension HVAC replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Older Americans Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including refunds and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Motion to freeze McDavid Associates fees failed (2-3)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved an Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Building Envelope Erection Services Inc. (BEES), a local company expanding with over $1.25 million in investment and 17 new jobs. The county will provide a $19,300 grant paid in installments starting in 2022. The Board also unanimously approved a zoning map amendment adding newly acquired Snow Hill ETJ areas to the county zoning map.

• Approved Economic Development Incentive Agreement with BEES for $19,300 grant (unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendment adding Snow Hill ETJ areas to county zoning map (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 2, 3, & 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 1 (3-2, Blizzard and Burress against)
• Approved EMS Week proclamation for May 16-22 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Peggy Greene and Gloria Artis to Library Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Denny Garner to LCC Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution, Budget Amendment, and Change Orders for Goldenleaf Backup Generators Project (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners met on April 5, 2021, and approved several items, including a $2,500 offer for a foreclosed property, a resolution to declare surplus vehicles for auction, a sponsorship for the Greene County Tennis Classic, budget amendments, and a resolution accepting the conveyance of the Arba Water Corporation into the county's water system. The board also approved moving forward with NEMT Medicaid transportation agreements and a rewrite of the Board Appointment Policy. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $2,500 offer for foreclosed lot on Mewborn Church Road (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring surplus vehicles for online auction (unanimous)
• Approved Bronze Level sponsorship for Greene County Tennis Classic (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for touchless bathroom fixtures in DSS/Health Services Building (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for NCGTP Economic Development Partnership dues (unanimous)
• Approved rewrite of Board Appointment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved resolution accepting conveyance of Arba Water Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with NEMT agreements with ModivCare and OneCall (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment and tentatively awarded a construction contract for SCADA improvements to Custom Controls Unlimited, LLC. The board also approved an amendment to the wastewater agreement with the Town of Farmville to increase capacity, and approved a contract with Cherry Bekaert to audit the county's 2021 financial statements. The board tabled a review of the Board Appointment Policy to its next meeting.

• Approved the agenda with the addition of Attorney Client Privilege to Closed Session.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including meeting minutes, refunds, and budget amendments.
• Approved the JCPC Budget Request for the 21/22 County Budget.
• Approved the Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment and tentatively awarded the SCADA construction contract to Custom Controls Unlimited, LLC.
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Wastewater Agreement with the Town of Farmville.
• Approved a public hearing for April 19, 2021, on a proposed Zoning Map amendment.
• Approved a contract with Cherry Bekaert to audit the county's 2021 financial statements.
• Tabled the Board Appointment Policy to the next meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the consent agenda, hear presentations, and receive the county manager's report. Items include a Girl Scout Week proclamation, an AMI system update, and several budget amendments. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Budget Amendment; Water
• Amendment; Position Classification
• Intelligent Portfolio update
• Girl Scout Week Proclamation
• AMI System Update

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution supporting Project Hive's grant application, approved a budget amendment for the water department, and tabled a proposal for Intelligent Portfolio budgeting software until the next meeting. They also approved the consent agenda items, a proclamation for Girl Scout Week, and a position classification amendment.

• Approved the agenda with the addition of E4 (Harold Thomas presentation).
• Approved C1 (February 15, 2021 minutes) and C2 (releases/refunds) from the consent agenda.
• Approved a proclamation declaring the second week of March as Girl Scout Week.
• Approved a resolution for Project Hive to apply for a grant with the Department of Commerce.
• Tabled the Intelligent Portfolio software proposal until the March 15, 2021 meeting.
• Approved an amendment to the position classification plan for the building inspections department.
• Approved a $22,300 budget amendment for the water department's CDBG-I project.

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a replacement Business Incentive Grants Policy for companies with investments under $2.5 million, offering $1,000 per $100,000 invested and $400 per job. The board also approved adding flashing yellow lights at the Shine intersection, ordered tax liens advertised, and approved the FFA Week proclamation. A motion to send the Board/Committee appointment policy to department heads for review was approved, with no further action taken that night.

• Approved replacement Business Incentive Grants Policy for investments under $2.5M (unanimous)
• Approved flashing yellow lights at Shine intersection for traffic from Shine or Free Gospel Road (unanimous)
• Ordered tax administrator to advertise tax liens (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Equalization and Review schedule for April 12-19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved FFA Week Proclamation for Feb. 20-27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved sending Board/Committee appointment policy to department heads for review, no further action tonight (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and refunds/releases (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a $350,000 budget for the 2018 ESFRLP housing program (4-1), a change order for Armory roof replacement, a resolution authorizing electronic payments, and several appointments. They also approved the consent agenda and re-appointed Alice Barfield to the Joint Community Advisory Committee. No public comments were made.

• Approved $350,000 ESFRLP housing program budget (4-1)
• Approved Armory roof change order with contingency funds retained (unanimous)
• Authorized electronic payments resolution (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Alice Barfield to Joint Community Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Shanita Edwards as alternate to Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved position classification amendment for digital media duties (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and refunds (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several items, including zoning of the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), a resolution to close out the Eden Church Road project, and appointments to the Board of Adjustments. The agenda also includes consent agenda items such as budget amendments for recreation and transportation, and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Zoning of the ETJ
• Resolution to close out Eden Church Rd project
• Appointment to Board of Adjustments
• Budget amendments for Recreation and Transportation
• Approval of December 21, 2020 meeting minutes