Greene County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on acquiring real property through a land option agreement aimed at economic development. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, monthly collection and financial reports, and a consent agenda covering meeting minutes and late property tax exemption applications. Presentations will cover the FY 23/24 audited financial statements, authorizing the Greene County Museum as the lead agency for the Official America 250 NC Committee, and a resolution acknowledging the Area of Contentnea.

• Public hearing on real property acquisition via land option agreement for economic development
• Presentation of FY 23/24 audited financial statements
• Authorization of Greene County Museum as lead agency for Official America 250 NC Committee
• Resolution acknowledging the Area of Contentnea
• Consideration of late applications for present use value and property tax exemption or exclusion

The Board unanimously approved the acquisition of real property through land option agreements for economic development, funded by general funds at $15,000 per acre. They also approved the FY 23/24 audited financial statements, a resolution making the Greene County Museum the lead agency for the America 250 NC Committee, and a resolution acknowledging the area of Contentnea. The Board authorized the County Manager to work with the ABC Board on fund drawdowns.

• Approved real property acquisition via land option agreements for economic development (unanimous)
• Approved FY 23/24 audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing Greene County Museum as lead agency for America 250 NC Committee (unanimous)
• Approved resolution acknowledging the area of Contentnea (unanimous)
• Approved County Manager to work with ABC Board on fund drawdown (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and tax exemption applications (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider several agenda items, including the acceptance of a Rural Community Capacity Grant and a Southeast Crescent Regional Commission award. They will also appoint a chairman for the Greene County Transportation Committee and propose the 2025 regular meeting and holiday schedules. Additional consent agenda items such as late property tax relief applications will be approved.

• Acceptance of Rural Community Capacity Grant and Southeast Crescent Regional Commission award (Presenter: Trey Cash)
• Board appointment of Chairman of the Greene County Transportation Committee
• Proposed 2025 regular meeting schedule
• Proposed 2025 holiday schedule
• Consideration of Late Present Use Value and Property Tax Relief Applications

The Board unanimously approved the 2025 regular meeting schedule, changing evening meeting start times to 6 p.m. They also approved the 2025 holiday schedule, accepted $45,000 in grants for an economic development plan, and waived landfill fees for a resident whose barn burned down.

• Approved 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule with evening meetings at 6 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Holiday Schedule (unanimous)
• Accepted $45,000 in grants for Greene County Economic Development Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of landfill fees for Teresa Burress due to barn fire (unanimous; Commissioner Burress recused)
• Approved appointment of Harold Thomas as Chairman of Greene County Transportation Committee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and tax relief applications (unanimous)
• Elected Bennie Heath as Chairman and Jerry Jones as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)

Transportation

The Greene County Transportation Committee will meet to address old and new business. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a four-way stop at Greene St and Fourth St in Snow Hill.

• Four way stop at Greene St and Fourth St in Snow Hill
• Division II Transportation Report
• Eastern Carolina RPO Report

The committee approved sending a letter of support for a temporary 4-way stop at Greene & First Streets in Snow Hill, pending the town's decision. It also reorganized its membership, moving Dr. Miller to non-voting status, appointing Kelly Radford as Vice-Chair, and making Donald Beaman a voting member. No other substantive decisions were made; DOT reported no updates and the RPO report was routine.

• Approved sending letter of support for 4-way stop at Greene & First Streets (unanimous)
• Moved Dr. Miller to non-voting member (unanimous)
• Appointed Kelly Radford as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Made Donald Beaman a voting member (unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider updates to personnel policies and a contract addendum for Piedmont HVAC. The meeting includes reports on health department reaccreditation and the new Sheriff's Office ribbon cutting. Closed sessions are scheduled for attorney-client privilege and economic development matters.

• Personnel Policy Changes
• Piedmont HVAC Contract Addendum
• Health Department budget revisions
• Health Department reaccreditation report
• New Sheriff's Office ribbon cutting

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will meet to receive a presentation on a joint proposal with Lenoir County regarding the use of opioid settlement funds. The meeting is scheduled for 12:00 PM at the Greene County Operations Center.

• Presentation: Maximizing Community Benefit from Opioid Settlement Funds
• Joint proposal with Lenoir County regarding opioid settlement funds
• Meeting location: Greene County Operations Center
• Meeting time: 12:00 PM
• Meeting date: Thursday, November 7, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will discuss a proposed Downtown Development Grant Program and draft changes to personnel policies. The board is also considering budget and fee schedule amendments and updated ARPA ordinances.

• Proposed Downtown Development Grant Program
• Draft Personnel Policy Changes
• Budget Amendment for Economic Development
• Updated ARPA Ordinance
• Fee Schedule Amendment

The Board approved acceptance of a $7,500 Duke Energy Foundation grant for the Greene County Drone Program and approved a fee schedule amendment increasing Medicaid passenger transport fares from $2.10 to $2.85 per mile (4-1, Commissioner Burress opposed). The Board also approved compliance documents for a $3,000,000 grant to renovate the Maury WWTP, and approved the consent agenda. Two proposals—personnel policy changes and a downtown development grant program—were presented for review but not yet approved.

• Approved $7,500 Duke Energy Foundation grant for drone program (unanimous)
• Approved Medicaid transport fare increase to $2.85/mile (4-1)
• Approved CDBG-I compliance documents for $3M Maury WWTP grant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, tax relief, refunds, budget amendment, ARPA ordinance (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a contract for a Regional Opioid Resource Asset Mapping Project and a budget amendment for stream debris removal. The meeting also includes a presentation from an ECU student research team regarding an internet service focus group.

• Contract for a Regional Opioid Resource Asset Mapping Project
• Budget Amendment for Stream Debris Removal
• Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Budget Amendment
• Internet Service Focus Group Meeting announcement by ECU Student Research Team
• Consideration of Late Property Tax Relief Application

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will conduct routine business including approval of the September 16, 2024 meeting minutes and a consent agenda. Commissioners will consider applications for late present use value and property tax relief, as well as a budget amendment for the Register of Deeds. The County Manager will present a communications budget amendment and an update on the Lenoir Greene Partnership for Children. Closed sessions will address personnel matters and attorney‑client privilege issues.

• Approve September 16, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Consider Late Present Use Value and Property Tax Relief Applications
• Register of Deeds Budget Amendment
• County Manager communications – budget amendment
• Lenoir Greene Partnership for Children update

General

The Greene County Transportation Committee approved the July 15, 2024 meeting minutes and received the Division II Transportation Report. The report noted a $3.0 M resurfacing contract (DB00574) awarded to Barnhill Contracting, with work slated for 2025. Committee members discussed a possible delay to the Kingold/Hull Road project, a temporary 4‑way stop at 4th and Greene Street, blanket encroachment permits, and a proposed fine for uncovered trash at the landfill. No final decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Resurfacing contract (DB00574) awarded to Barnhill Contracting for $3.0 M; work expected in 2025
• Possible delay of the Kingold/Hull Road project (no final decision reported)
• Temporary 4‑way stop planned for the 4th and Greene Street traffic light, with flashing red signals
• Explanation that contractors need a blanket encroachment permit, and separate permits for new commercial projects
• County considering a fine for trucks that arrive at the landfill without trash covered

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will honor a county employee on his 100th birthday and consider a proposed mass gathering ordinance. The meeting also includes public hearings on transportation grants and budget revisions.

• Resolution honoring Bob Aiken, Jr. on his 100th birthday
• Public Hearing for Transportation Department 5311 Admin and Capital Grant
• Proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance
• Proposed Noise Ordinance Amendment
• Create Fee Schedule for Migrant Labor Camp Inspections

The Board of County Commissioners approved a new Mass Gathering Ordinance and an amended Noise Ordinance, setting a 70-decibel limit and establishing a $100 permit fee for special events. The board also approved a $50 fee for migrant labor camp inspections, a $134,694 grant for creek snagging, and a $14,900 cash management software contract. All votes were unanimous except for the consent agenda, DSS budget amendment, and migrant camp fee, which passed 4-1 with Commissioner Burress dissenting.

• Approved Mass Gathering Ordinance requiring permits for events with 300+ people (unanimous)
• Approved amended Noise Ordinance with 70dB limit and civil penalties (unanimous)
• Approved $50 fee for migrant labor camp inspections (4-1, Burress opposed)
• Approved $134,694 grant acceptance for creek snagging (unanimous)
• Approved $14,900 cashVest cash management software (unanimous)
• Approved DSS budget amendment for mentor program (4-1, Burress opposed)
• Approved 5311 transit grant application totaling $355,004 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget revisions and tax relief (4-1, Burress opposed)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a proposed mass gathering ordinance and a request for a public hearing regarding transportation. The meeting includes decisions on budget amendments for health and animal services and the acceptance of an emergency management grant.

• Review of Proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance
• Acceptance of Emergency Management Capacity Building Competitive Grant
• Budget amendments for Animal Services and Health
• Request for Public Hearing regarding Transportation
• Grant Project Budget Ordinance Amendment for OSBM Grant Contract #2026RD

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved acceptance of the Emergency Management Capacity Building Competitive Grant totaling $45,549.53 to purchase a UTV. They also approved an updated Drug and Alcohol Policy for the Transportation Department, a second tranche of funds for historic records preservation, and a $68,000 budget amendment for economic development following closed session. A proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance was discussed and will return for further review on September 16, 2024.

• Approved acceptance of Emergency Management Capacity Building Competitive Grant ($45,549.53) (unanimous)
• Approved updated Drug and Alcohol Policy for Transportation Department (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of second tranche of grant funds for Register of Deeds historic records preservation (unanimous)
• Approved $68,000 budget amendment for Economic Development (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to recognize Annual Brown Town Picnic (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring September 21, 2024 as Bob Aiken Day (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for September 16, 2024 at 7 p.m. for Transportation 5311 Admin and Capital Grants
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments for Animal Services and Health (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment for vehicle purchases, awarded a $293,400 program management and engineering contract for the Maury Wastewater Treatment Plant to McDavid and Associates, and approved a non-emergency transport franchise for Careline Medical Transport, LLC (4-1). The board also tabled the proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance for further information gathering.

• Approved $112,869.81 budget amendment for Public Works vehicle purchases (unanimous)
• Awarded CDBG-I Maury Wastewater Treatment Plant Program Management & Engineering Services to McDavid and Associates at $293,400 (unanimous)
• Approved Non-Emergency Transport Franchise Application for Careline Medical Transport, LLC (4-1, Commissioner Jones dissenting)
• Appointed Tracy McLawhorn Hayes and re-appointed Jessica Lynn Byrd to Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Salvador Tinoco to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved location for Civics Federal Credit Union in government complex (unanimous)
• Tabled Mass Gathering Ordinance until next meeting for more information
• Approved consent agenda including July 15, 2024 minutes and tax releases/refunds (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a $3,000,000 Community Development Block Grant to fund improvements at the Maury Wastewater Treatment Plant. It also adopted two Capital Project Budget Ordinances (OSBM 20264 for a new courtroom and OSBM 20265 for economic‑development site work) and reviewed a proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance. Additionally, the board approved a $300 sponsorship for the Snow Hill Tennis and Golf Tournament.

• Approval of $3,000,000 CDBG grant for Maury Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
• Adoption of Capital Project Budget Ordinance OSBM 20264 for courtroom construction
• Adoption of Capital Project Budget Ordinance OSBM 20265 for site selection and due diligence of economic‑development sites
• Review of Proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance (no action taken)
• Approval of Silver‑level sponsorship ($300) for the Annual Snow Hill Tennis and Golf Tournament

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment for vehicle purchases, awarded a contract for the Maury Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements, approved a non-emergency transport franchise, and made several appointments. The mass gathering ordinance was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved budget amendment for vehicle purchases ($112,869.81) (unanimous)
• Awarded Program Management & Engineering Services for CDBG-I Maury Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements to McDavid and Associates (unanimous)
• Approved Non-Emergency Transport Franchise for Careline Medical Transport, LLC (4-1)
• Appointed Tracy McLawhorn Hayes and re-appointed Jessica Lynn Byrd to Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Salvador Tinoco to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved location for Civics Federal Credit Union in government complex (unanimous)
• Tabled Mass Gathering Ordinance until next meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a $3 million CDBG-I grant for improvements to the Maury Wastewater Treatment Plant. Other key actions included approving opioid settlement funds and appointing new members to county boards.

• Approved $3M CDBG-I grant for Maury Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Kroger Opioid Settlement and Supplemental Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Project Budget Ordinance OSBM 20264 for courtroom construction (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Project Budget Ordinance OSBM 20265 for economic development site selection (unanimous)
• Approved ABC Board request to draw down $253,947 in reserved funds (unanimous)
• Appointed Chrystal Wilcox to the Department of Social Services Board (4-1)
• Appointed Renate Harper to the Community Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Overton Group, LLC (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on late applications for property-tax relief and present-use-value deferrals, plus approve draw-downs of school capital funds totaling $315,942.18. Commissioners will also hear tax-office and credit-union presentations and consider budget amendments and ordinances.

• Consideration of late property-tax relief application for David McKinnie (Parcel 0721836)
• Consideration of late present-use-value applications for Hunter Caldwell Dixon and others (Parcels 0503684, 0500714, 0505140, 0500208, 0522474, 0524830, 0504949, 0500019, 0525000, 0525001)
• Draw-down of Public School Building Capital Funds: $249,000 for Middle School debt service
• Draw-down of Public School Building Repair and Renovation Fund: $66,942.18 for Greene Central High School boiler and roof repairs
• Budget amendment for Senior Center Meals on Wheels grant: $5,000

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a $3,000,000 state CDBG Infrastructure grant contract for improvements to the Maury Wastewater Treatment Plant, along with a related capital project budget ordinance and resolutions authorizing the County Manager to procure engineering, planning, and program management services. The Board also approved two state-directed capital project budget ordinances (OSBM 20264 and 20265), a Kroger opioid settlement resolution, and several appointments and sponsorships. A proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance was presented for review only, with no action taken.

• Approved $3,000,000 CDBG-I grant contract for Maury Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG-I capital project budget ordinance: $2,706,600 wastewater improvements, $293,400 administration (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing County Manager to procure engineering, planning, and program management services for CDBG-I program (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Project Budget Ordinance OSBM 20264 for a state-directed grant for a new courtroom (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Project Budget Ordinance OSBM 20265 for a state-directed grant for economic development site selection and due diligence (unanimous)
• Approved Kroger opioid settlement resolution and Second Supplemental Agreement for Additional Opioid Funds (unanimous)
• Approved ABC Board request to draw down $253,947 in reserved funds for a new ABC store (unanimous)
• Appointed Chrystal Wilcox to the DSS Board over the DSS Board's recommended candidate Crystal Keel (4-1, Burress nay)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review requests to use lottery funds for school construction debt and repairs. This includes $249,000 for Middle School debt service and over $15,000 for boiler repairs at the Intermediate School. The board will also consider an end-of-year budget amendment.

• $249,000 drawdown from Public-School Building Capital Funds for Middle School debt service
• $15,943.18 drawdown from Public-School Building Repair and Renovation Fund for boiler repairs
• Approval of end-of-year budget amendment

The Greene County Board of Commissioners met in regular session and voted unanimously to approve the agenda, consent agenda, and county manager requests. The board authorized drawing down $249,000 in Public School Building Capital Funds for middle school debt service and $66,942.18 in Public School Building Repair and Renovation Funds for high school expansion design and boiler repairs. Commissioners also approved the end-of-the-year budget amendment for the 2023/2024 fiscal year before adjourning.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including June 17, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved draw-down of $249,000 in Public School Building Capital Funds for middle school debt service (unanimous)
• Approved draw-down of $66,942.18 in Public School Building Repair and Renovation Funds for high school expansion design and boiler repairs (unanimous)
• Approved End of the Year Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved the FY 24/25 budget following discussions regarding DSS funding cuts and commissioner cost-of-living adjustments. They also approved an economic development grant for Greene Grain and Cattle. Additionally, the EMS Medical Director presented emergency transport protocols.

• Approval of FY 24/25 Budget Ordinance
• Approval of Economic Development Business Investment Grant for Greene Grain and Cattle
• Approval of $2,000 State Directed Grant for Register of Deeds Office
• Appointment of members to various advisory committees
• Approval of Transportation Charter Service Policy

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda, and budget amendments for DSS and Public Works. The board also unanimously approved a resolution honoring the Greene Central High School Baseball Team for winning the NCHSAA 2-A Baseball State Championship and received an introduction for a new county festival called Rams Fest.

• Approved meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved consent agenda unanimously, including tax refunds, reports, and minutes
• Approved DSS budget amendment for In Home Aide Programs and Senior Center funds unanimously
• Approved Public Works budget amendment for water analytics and Well #11 repairs unanimously
• Approved resolution honoring Greene Central High School Baseball Team unanimously
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 10:30 a.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 24/25 Budget Ordinance and an Economic Development Business Investment Grant. The agenda also includes appointments to several aging-related committees and a presentation from the EMS Medical Director.

• Public hearing: Proposed FY 24/25 Budget Ordinance
• Public hearing: Economic Development Business Investment Grant
• Budget Amendment for Senior Center
• Appointments to Aging Planning, Regional Aging Advisory, and Senior Center Advisory Committees

The Board approved the FY 24/25 Budget in a 3-1 vote and authorized a business investment grant for Greene Grain and Cattle. Several appointments were made to county advisory committees, and a new transportation charter service policy was adopted.

• Approved FY 24/25 Budget (3-1)
• Approved Business Investment Grant for Greene Grain and Cattle (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 State Directed Grant for Register of Deeds (unanimous)
• Approved Transportation Charter Service Policy (unanimous)
• Appointed Rosa Jones-Carr to Aging Planning Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Dwight Moore and Elliotte Ashburn to Regional Aging Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Ada Ashburn, Sheila Brann, Melinda Waters, Dwight Moore, and Lolita Reid to Senior Center Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including May meeting minutes and budget amendments (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved an $82,000 contract for audit services and a resolution for roundabouts at Greene Central High School. They also appointed Kendall Paramore to the Planning Board and re-appointed members to the East Carolina Workforce Development Board. The upcoming meeting will include a presentation of the 2024/25 proposed budget.

• $82,000 audit services contract with Mauldin Jenkins
• Roundabout resolution for Greene Central High School on NC91
• Appointment of Kendall Paramore to the Planning Board
• Resolution regarding Volunteer Fire Department insurance ratings
• Re-appointment of East Carolina Workforce Development Board members

The Board approved a five-year scrap tire recycling contract and a letter of intent for post-disaster debris removal. They appointed an interim representative to the Trillium Regional Advisory Board and filled four seats on the Board of Health. A proposed FY 24/25 balanced budget was presented for review.

• Approved five-year scrap tire recycling contract with Central Carolina Holdings, LLC (unanimous)
• Appointed DSS Director Amanda Smith as interim representative for Trillium Regional Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Stephanie Harris, Sharon Smith, Michael Rhodes, Dr. Ivey Smith, and Grayson Moore to the Board of Health (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Intent for debris removal with Southern Disaster Recovery and Crowder Gulf (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including May 6 minutes and surplus property resolution (unanimous)
• Scheduled budget workshop for May 22, 2024, and public hearing for June 3, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet on May 6, 2024, to consider budget amendments for DSS and approve an audit contract. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding roundabouts at Greene Central High School and appointments to the Planning Board.

• Budget amendments for DSS
• Endorsement of roundabout drawings at Greene Central High School
• Appointment to the Planning Board
• Approval of 23/24 audit contract
• Re-appointment to East Carolina Workforce Development Board

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a $82,000 audit services contract with Mauldin Jenkins for FY 23/24 on a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Burress dissenting over the board not receiving the audit report before its presentation. The board also approved resolutions endorsing roundabouts at Greene Central High School and encouraging volunteer fire departments to improve insurance ratings, re-appointed three members to the East Carolina Workforce Development Board, appointed Kendall Paramore to the Planning Board, and set a June 3, 2024 public hearing on economic development. All other items passed unanimously.

• Approved $82,000 audit services contract with Mauldin Jenkins (4-1, Burress dissenting)
• Approved resolution endorsing Conceptual Drawing #2 for roundabouts at NC 91 and Greene Central High School (unanimous)
• Approved resolution encouraging volunteer fire departments to improve insurance ratings (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Rick Davis, Angela Bates, and Judy Darden to East Carolina Workforce Development Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Kendall Paramore to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved Older Americans Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 15 minutes, refunds, and DSS budget amendments (unanimous)
• Set June 3, 2024 economic development public hearing (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will review monthly financial reports, approve routine consent items, and consider budget amendments for the Senior Center, Public Works, and Landfill. The meeting also includes a discussion on proposed revisions to county economic development incentives, alongside updates on EMS service changes and transportation drug policies. These funding adjustments and policy reviews directly determine how local services are financed and delivered to residents.

• Budget amendment for the Senior Center
• Budget amendment for Public Works
• Change Order #2 for Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Proposed revisions to economic development incentives
• Consideration of a late Present Use Value tax application for Parcel 0300152

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a $383,108 budget amendment to buy a refurbished landfill compactor, adopted a new Economic Development Incentive Policy, and accepted a $30,000 state recycling grant. They also approved a $5,557 change order for awnings at EMS Station 3 and reappointed Commissioner Jerry Jones to the Lenoir Community College Board of Trustees on a 4-1 vote. A proposal to appoint County Manager Kyle DeHaven to the Trillium Regional Advisory Board was withdrawn and postponed for a month.

• Approved $383,108 budget amendment to purchase refurbished landfill compactor (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Incentive Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted $30,000 CWRAR recycling grant with $6,000 county match (unanimous)
• Approved $5,557 change order for 3 awnings at EMS Station 3 (4-1, Burress opposed)
• Reappointed Commissioner Jerry Jones to Lenoir Community College Board of Trustees (4-1, Burress opposed)
• Approved updated Drug & Alcohol Policy for Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks display request (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will meet on April 1, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing budget amendments for transportation and extensions. The Board will also consider late applications for property tax relief through Present Use Value deferments.

• Budget Amendment: Transportation
• Budget Amendment: Extension
• Late Present Use Value Applications
• Resolution regarding facsimile signatures
• Proclamation for Lineworker Appreciation Day

The Board of Commissioners authorized the use of facsimile and electronic signatures to improve efficiency in the Finance Department. The Board also approved a proclamation for Line Worker Appreciation Day and several budget amendments for transportation and community gardening.

• Approved Resolution authorizing facsimile/electronic signatures (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation for Line Worker Appreciation Day on April 18 (unanimous)
• Approved $26,250 ARPA grant budget amendment for Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 RSO grant budget amendment for Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved $725 budget amendment for Cooperative Extension Community Garden (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved NCVTS Tax & Tag refunds for Wayne Burnise Bullock ($32.64) and Jose Socorro Velazquez Ramirez ($42.52) (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments for Health and Animal Services. The meeting also includes a proposed amendment to the EMS fee schedule and a communications purchase request. Additionally, the board will hear an introduction from the new Chamber of Commerce Director.

• Budget Amendment: Health
• Budget Amendment: Animal Services
• Proposed Fee Schedule Amendment; EMS
• Sole Source Purchase Request; Communications
• Resolution in Support of Proposed Senior Center Grant Application

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a new EMS fee schedule on a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Burress opposed. The Board unanimously approved a Resolution supporting construction of a new Senior Center at the Greene County Recreation Complex on Kingold Boulevard in Snow Hill. It also unanimously approved a sole-source purchase of a 911 recording system from Carolina Recording Systems and appointed Commissioner Jones to the Trillium Regional Advisory Board. The agenda and consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved new EMS fee schedule (4-1, Commissioner Burress opposed)
• Approved Resolution supporting new Senior Center at Greene County Recreation Complex (unanimous)
• Approved sole-source purchase of 911 recording system from Carolina Recording Systems (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Jones to Trillium Regional Advisory Board; other seat deferred (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 4, 2024 minutes, refunds, budget amendments (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a change order for EMS Station 3 involving electrical work and pavement updates. The agenda also includes an award from the Animal Shelter Support Fund and a lease for the Athletic Complex.

• $12,171.50 change order for EMS Station 3 construction
• Acceptance of an award from the Animal Shelter Support Fund
• Review of the Athletic Complex Lease

The Board approved a contract for the old elections building and a lease for athletic fields with Top Gun Sports. They also accepted a $50,000 grant for the animal shelter and approved change orders for EMS Station 3.

• Approved $12,171.50 in change orders for EMS Station 3 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $50,000 Animal Shelter Support Fund grant (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Top Gun Sports for recreation complex fields (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to DesignCo Construction for the old elections building (unanimous)
• Approved February 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners reviewed several budget amendments and service contracts during their February 5 meeting. Key discussions included remediation of buried cement blocks at the new Public Works site and a resolution regarding hunting laws on private property.

• Approved $22,244.23 change order for Public Works Building to cover tomato house debris removal and epoxy flooring
• Approved $600,000 Capital Project Budget Ordinance for future Sheriff's Office renovation/construction
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to the water transmission agreement with Farmville
• Approved budget amendment for the Emergency Telephone-System Fund (ETSF)
• Approved resolution requesting revisions to standards for hunting on the property of others

The Board approved a contract with Friendship Clothing Collections, LLC to collect unwanted items at county sites for payment. The Board also authorized a $70,000 budget amendment for a primary dispatch recorder and scheduled the Board of Equalization and Review for April.

• Approved contract with Friendship Clothing Collections, LLC for $.02 - $.04 per lb of goods (unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 budget amendment for Emergency Telephone-System Fund to purchase a recorder (unanimous)
• Scheduled Board of Equalization and Review to convene April 1, 2024 and adjourn April 15, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved order to advertise tax liens (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Alice Barfield and Sharon Harrison to the Greene County Joint Community Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation declaring Feb 17–24, 2024 as National FFA Week (unanimous)
• Rescinded appointment to the Trillium Health Resources Regional Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including new health CPT fees for nail plate avulsion ($160) and RSV vaccine ($45) (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several budget amendments for the Senior Center, DSS, and Health departments. Additional items include a capital project budget ordinance for the future Sheriff's Office and various administrative appointments.

• Budget Amendment: Senior Center
• Budget Amendment: DSS
• Budget Amendment: Health
• Capital Project Budget Ordinance for Future Sheriffs Office
• Change Order #1; Greene County Public Works Building

The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a $600,000 capital budget for the Sheriff's Office renovation and a $22,244 change order for the Public Works Building. The Board also unanimously approved joining the American Flood Coalition and a resolution requesting state legislation to modify hunting permissions on private land. Several budget amendments for health and senior services were approved, along with the reappointment of Dana Hill to the ABC Board.

• Approved $600,000 Capital Project Budget Ordinance for Sheriff's Office renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Public Works Building adding $22,244.23 to $918,000 contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to join American Flood Coalition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution requesting NC General Assembly modify hunting permission laws (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to GUC Water Transmission Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved NC 911 Board grant agreement for portable radios (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dana Hill to ABC Board (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for Senior Center, DSS, and Health Department (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several late applications for present use value tax deferments. The meeting also includes presentations on road signs, economic development, and the FY 22/23 audited financial statements.

• Review of late present use value applications for It's Farm Time, LLC, Tyler & Myra McCullen, William Lewis Jones, Vanessa Edwards West, and Carol Sauls Newcomb
• Presentation of FY 22/23 Audited Financial Statements by Mauldin Jenkins CPA’s and Advisors
• Road Sign Update presentation by Brock Kearney
• Economic Development Update presentation by Trey Cash
• County Manager items including grant award acceptance and appointment of an Interim Finance Officer

The Board of Commissioners approved a salary increase for the County Attorney and appointed an Interim Finance Officer. The Board also accepted a $15,000 grant from Golden Leaf for industrial site identification.

• Approved salary increase for County Attorney Gay Stanley to $122,500 annually (4-1)
• Appointed Sandy Shirtz as Interim Finance Officer (unanimous)
• Accepted $15,000 Golden Leaf grant for industrial site identification (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including tax releases and refunds (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Motion to issue statement on commissioner pay increases failed (no second)