Rutherford County public meetings in 2021
34 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Social Services Board
The board will review the November 2021 financial and service reports. The agenda includes a personnel report, budget discussion, and updates on social work and economic services programs.
- November 2021 financial report review
- November 2021 service report review
- Personnel report as of 12/12/2021
- Social Work and Economic Services program updates
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the agenda and hold two closed sessions. These sessions involve an industrial location matter and attorney-client communications.
- Closed session: Industrial location (ID 21-3022A)
- Closed session: Attorney client (ID 21-3009B)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding Economic Development Project River Ridge. The agenda also includes reviewing budget amendments, property tax exemption applications, and a proposed Environmental Health fee schedule.
- Public hearing for Economic Development Project River Ridge
- December 2021 budget amendments
- Property tax exclusion and exemption applications
- Proposed Environmental Health Fee Schedule changes
- Resolution to name the bridge on 221-A near Duke Power Road after Mr. J.C. Surratt
Social Services Board
The board will discuss the November 2021 budget and review October financial and service reports. The agenda includes updates on social work, economic services, and legislative changes. New recruitment and employee relations protocols will also be presented.
- November 2021 budget discussion
- October 2021 financial report
- New Recruitment Standard Operating Procedures
- New Employee Relations Protocol
- Legislative update for November 2021
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review appointments to local boards and the Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees. The agenda includes updates on broadband and tourism, as well as budget amendments. The Board will also consider a request for additional EMS positions and COLA increase modifications.
- Request for additional positions at EMS
- COLA increase modification
- November 2021 budget amendments
- Appointments to Rutherford County Boards and Commissions
- Appointment to Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees
Rutherford County Airport Authority
The Authority will consider a resolution regarding the Beddia, Jr Hangar Development. The agenda also includes a review of airport financials from July to September 2021 and an advertisement for planning and engineering services.
- Resolution approving Beddia, Jr Hangar Development
- Airport financial report (July–September 2021)
- Advertisement for airport planning/engineering services
- Approval of September 2021 meeting minutes
Social Services Board
The Rutherford County Social Services Board will review the September 2021 financial report and personnel report. The agenda includes program updates for social work and economic services. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding future consolidation options.
- Budget discussion and September 2021 financial report
- Personnel report as of October 15, 2021
- Economic Services and Social Work program updates
- Legislative update and survey results
- Discussion on future consolidation options
Board of Commissioners
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will review construction bids for the lateral C&D landfill expansion and discuss October 2021 budget amendments. The meeting includes public hearings regarding transportation services and senior center grants. The board will also consider several property tax exemption applications.
- Recommendation of award for Lateral C&D Landfill Construction Bids
- Public hearings for FY23 Transit and Senior Center grants
- October 2021 budget amendments
- Property tax exemption applications for RAIN Ministries and Rutherford Church of Christ
- Appointment to the Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees
Social Services Board
The Social Services Board will discuss the budget and review August 2021 financial and service reports. The agenda also includes program updates regarding social work, economic services, and COVID-19.
- Food & Nutrition Services Allotment Increase effective 10-01-2021
- Budget discussion and August 2021 financial report review
- Personnel report as of August 22, 2021
- COVID updates from the Director's Report
Board of Commissioners
The Board will review September 2021 budget amendments and a request for an annual EMS debt write-off. The agenda also includes grant applications for the Golden LEAF initiative and an appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission.
- September 2021 budget amendments
- FY 20-21 annual EMS debt write-off request
- Golden LEAF grant applications for Kids Senses and Mary B Mullen Bible Camp
- Appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission
- Region C Workforce Development Board name change request
Rutherford County Airport Authority
The Rutherford County Airport Authority will meet to approve the minutes from the July 6, 2021, meeting. The board will also review the Director's Financial Report for July 2021.
- Approval of July 6, 2021, meeting minutes
- Review of July 2021 financial report
Social Services Board
The board will review July 2021 financial and service reports and discuss the budget. The meeting also includes a review of staff turnover and a social work grant proposal.
- Social Work Grant Proposal
- DSS Staff Turnover Report 2020-2021
- July 2021 Financial Report
- July 2021 Service Report
- State Budget Update
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Project Cavill Building Reuse Grant. The meeting includes consideration of a resolution to accept American Rescue Act funds and a fiber proposal for the Cooperative Extension Office. The board will also address a contract renewal for Everbridge.
- Public hearing for Building Reuse Grant Project Cavill
- Resolution to accept American Rescue Act Funds 2021
- Three-year renewal of Everbridge contract
- Fiber proposal for Cooperative Extension Office at 193 Callahan Koon Road
- Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees
Social Services Board
The Social Services Board will review June 2021 personnel, budget, and financial reports. The agenda includes updates on adult services compliance and family reunification service policies. The board will also discuss public charge changes and COVID payments for Work First recipients.
- Adult Services Program Compliance Monitoring
- Family Reunification Services Policy Changes
- Public Charge Changes
- COVID Payment for Work First Recipients
- June 2021 Financial Report
Rutherford County Airport Authority
The Rutherford County Airport Authority will review financial reports from July 2020 to May 2021. The board will also consider hangar development, a new ground lease, and several individual hangar requests. Additionally, the agenda includes a face-covering policy resolution.
- Hangar development resolution
- New ground lease and terms
- Face coverings (mask) policy resolution
- Appointment of Airport Authority Secretary
- Hangar requests for Leo Knowlden, Mark Berry, Mark Brelsford, and PGS360
Social Services Board
The board will consider appointing a fifth member and review personnel, budget, and financial reports from May 2021. Discussions include the Energy Programs Outreach Plan and Medicaid transformation updates.
- Appointment of a fifth board member
- Energy Programs Outreach Plan discussion
- Medicaid Healthy Opportunities Pilot update
- Review of May 2021 financial and service reports
- County MOU Agreement update
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider the adoption of the FY21-22 budget ordinance. The agenda also includes a review of budget information for Cliffside Sanitary for fiscal year ending 2022.
- Adoption of Budget Ordinance - FY21-22
- Cliffside Sanitary budget information for FYE2022
Social Services Board
The board will conduct a budget discussion and review financial and service reports from April 2021. The meeting also includes updates on Medicaid transformation, energy assistance programs, and the Family First Prevention Act.
- Budget discussion for May 19, 2021
- Review of April 2021 financial report
- Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) supplement updates
- Emergency Broadband Benefit Program update
- Family First Prevention Act program update
Board of Commissioners
The meeting includes a budget workshop identified as ID 21-2828A. The agenda also covers the call to order and approval of the agenda.
- Budget Workshop ID 21-2828A
Board of Commissioners
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Building Reuse Grant ID 21-2826A. The agenda also includes agenda approval and adjournment.
- Public Hearing for Building Reuse Grant ID 21-2826A
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2021-2022 budget presentation and discuss May 2021 budget amendments. The agenda includes updates on the Lake Lure Dam Project and Partners Behavioral Health Management. The Board will also consider internet fiber requests and property tax exemption applications.
- 2021-2022 Budget Presentation
- Lake Lure Dam Project update
- PANGAEA Internet Fiber IRU Requests
- May 2021 budget amendments
- Applications for Property Tax Exemption
Rutherford County Airport Authority
The Rutherford County Airport Authority will discuss the recommended airport budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The meeting also includes a financial report for March 2021 and approval of minutes from the March 1, 2021 meeting.
- Review of requested 2021-2022 airport budget
- Presentation of March 2021 airport financial report
- Approval of March 1, 2021 meeting minutes
Social Services Board
The board will conduct a budget discussion and review financial reports from March 2021. The meeting also includes updates on social work, economic services, and COVID-19.
- Budget discussion for April 21, 2021
- March 2021 financial report review
- FY 2021-22 revised budget from March 30, 2021
- Personnel report as of April 4, 2021
- COVID-19 update
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a budget meeting with the Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees. This item is listed under new business for the April 19, 2021, meeting.
- Budget meeting with Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a budget meeting alongside the Rutherford County Board of Education. This item is listed under new business for the April 19, 2021, meeting.
- Budget meeting with Rutherford County Board of Education (ID 21-2794A)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider April 2021 budget amendments and an interlocal agreement with the Town of Forest City for a new soccer complex. The agenda also includes several appointments to county councils and various proclamations.
- April 2021 budget amendments
- Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Forest City for a new soccer complex
- Financial RFP for vehicles and associated equipment
- JCPC funding allocation for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
- Medicaid Managed Care Contract with Transit Department and EMS
Social Services Board
The board will review the March 2021 budget and February 2021 financial and service reports. Discussions include COVID-19 updates and legislative developments from the Director's Report. The meeting also covers expected workload increases in Food and Nutrition Services and Medicaid.
- March 2021 budget discussion
- February 2021 financial report
- February 2021 service report
- Food and Nutrition Services and Medicaid workload updates
- Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) update
Rutherford County Airport Authority
The Rutherford County Airport Authority is reviewing financial reports from July 2020 through January 2021 and project updates. The board will also consider a request for a hangar owner to sublease hangars 2B and 2D, along with a commercial operations agreement for Rags to Riches Aviation.
- Request for hangar owner to sublease hangars 2B and 2D
- Commercial Operations Agreement for 2B & 2D with Rags to Riches Aviation
- July 2020–January 2021 financial report
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments and proposals for grant administration services. They will also review appointments to several local commissions and a request to abandon SR 1632. The agenda includes discussions on medical director contracts and transit system safety plans.
- Non-renewal of permit for future Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWLF)
- Proposals for Grant Administration Services from WithersRavenel and McGill and Associates
- March 2021 budget amendments
- Medical Director contract for Kramer
- Request to abandon SR 1632, Falling Water Lane
Social Services Board
The board will review January 2021 financial and service reports. The agenda includes budget discussions, personnel updates, and program reports for social work and economic services.
- Budget discussion for February 2021
- January 2021 financial report
- January 2021 report of services
- Legal Aid of NC Medicaid Managed Care Ombudsman Services
- Personnel report as of February 7, 2021
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the conveyance of the Gateway West Commerce Park tract. The agenda also includes budget amendments, tax lien reports, and an appointment to the Isothermal Planning and Development Commission.
- Public hearing for the sale of Gateway West Commerce Park property
- Appointment to the Isothermal Planning and Development Commission Board of Directors
- Review of February 2021 budget amendments
- Report on 2020 real property tax liens and request to advertise liens
- Request to sell surplus vehicles and equipment
Social Services Board
The Rutherford County Social Services Board will discuss the January 2021 budget and review December 2020 financial and service reports. The meeting includes updates on behavioral health placement, energy programs, and food and nutrition services allotments.
- January 2021 budget discussion
- December 2020 financial report review
- Behavioral health placement update
- 115% Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) allotment update
- Energy program update
Rutherford County Airport Authority
The Rutherford County Airport Authority will hold elections for its Chairman and Vice Chairman. The meeting also includes a review of the July through November 2020 financial report and a request to surplus a 1990 fuel truck.
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- July-November 2020 Financial Report
- Surplus request for a 1990 fuel truck
- Resolution for 2021 meeting dates
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider January 2021 budget amendments and a request to abandon Joe Hamlin Road. The meeting includes reports on the COVID-19 response and discussions regarding EMS equipment warranty services. Several appointments to local boards and departments are also scheduled for consideration.
- January 2021 budget amendments
- Request to abandon SR 1519, Joe Hamlin Road
- Warranty services with Stryker for EMS equipment
- Appointments to Blue Ridge Community Action and Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees
- Transit Department’s Title VI Plan