Rutherford County public meetings in 2024

Social Services Board

The Rutherford County Social Services Board will meet to discuss the November 2024 financial report, budget, and service report. The agenda includes personnel reports, program updates, and a director's report.

• Discussion of November 2024 financial report
• Budget discussion for December 18, 2024
• Personnel report for ID 24-4004
• Director's report and DCDL Essential Services Funding
• Report of Services for November 2024

The Rutherford County Social Services Board met on December 18, 2024, and adopted the agenda and minutes. The board elected Member Georgia Steele as the new Vice Chairperson after the previous one resigned. The board also discussed personnel, budget, and service reports, including challenges with staff vacancies and pay disparities.

• Adopted agenda with addition of vice chairperson election (4-0)
• Adopted minutes (4-0)
• Elected Member Georgia Steele as Vice Chairperson (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will vote on budget amendments for December 2024. They will also consider a sole‑source contract for Millennium access‑control technology at the detention center and authorize several GOVDEAL auctions of county property. Additionally, the Board will note the receipt of a $25,000 Duke Energy grant for swift water rescue equipment.

• Budget Amendments – December 2024
• Sole Source Request for Millennium Access Control Technology for the Detention Center
• GOVDEAL auction of county property at 0 Cedar Street
• GOVDEAL auction of county property at 0 Roundabout Road
• Award of $25,000 Duke Energy grant for Swift Water Rescue Equipment

The Board approved a $212,765 Phase 1 design/preconstruction contract for the detention facility expansion, a sole source purchase for cell door food ports, and four property auctions. It also approved budget amendments, technology policy updates, and various board appointments. All votes were 4-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved $212,765 Phase 1 design/preconstruction for detention facility (4-0)
• Approved sole source purchase for detention center food port system (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments for December 2024 (4-0)
• Approved electronic auction of 0 Cedar Street, Rutherfordton (4-0)
• Approved electronic auction of 0 Roundabout Road, Lake Lure (4-0)
• Approved electronic auction of 0 Yates Lane, Lake Lure (4-0)
• Approved electronic auction of 0 Rumbling Bald Road, Lake Lure (4-0)
• Approved amendments to Technology Use Policy (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct an organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The session includes swearing-in ceremonies and the approval of bonds for county officials.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Approval of Bonds for County Officials

The Board of Commissioners held its organizational meeting, swearing in newly elected officials and electing Bryan King as Chairman and Alan Toney as Vice-Chairman, both by unanimous 4-0 votes with one absence. The board also approved the meeting agenda and approved bonds for county officials, including the finance director, county manager, sheriff, and others, all by 4-0 votes.

• Elected Bryan King as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Alan Toney as Vice-Chairman (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved bonds for county officials (4-0)

Social Services Board

The Social Services Board will meet to discuss the budget and review financial and personnel reports. The agenda includes a service report for October 2024 and updates on Medicaid expansion.

• Budget Discussion (11-20-24)
• Financial Report for October 2024
• Personnel Report (10/13/2024)
• Medicaid Expansion Report for October 2024
• Service Report for October 2024

The board voted unanimously to adopt the agenda and the previous meeting's minutes. Members received personnel, budget, service, and program updates, including a report on DSNAP disaster assistance and Medicaid expansion. No formal policy decisions were made.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted the previous meeting's minutes (4-0, 1 absent)

Rutherford County Airport Authority

The Rutherford County Airport Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss new business. The primary item is a resolution regarding the lease assignment for Hangar 9B.

• Resolution Authorizing Assignment Lease Hangar 9B (ID 24-3963)

Board of Commissioners

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments and several board appointments. The body is considering an interlocal agreement with the Board of Education regarding the sale of Old R-S Middle School.

• Interlocal Agreement between Board of Education and Board of Commissioners for Old R-S Middle School sale
• November 2024 Budget Amendments
• Annual EMS Reconciliation of Debt
• Resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
• Appointments to Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees and Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

The Board of Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement to purchase approximately 2.3 acres of the former R-S Middle School property from the Board of Education. Additionally, the Board authorized the write-off of $772,713.64 in uncollectible EMS debt and approved a new employment agreement for County Manager Steve Garrison.

• Approved interlocal agreement for purchase of old R-S Middle School property (5-0)
• Approved $772,713.64 in EMS debt write-offs (5-0)
• Approved employment agreement for County Manager Steve Garrison (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Benfield to Isothermal Community College Board (5-0)
• Appointed Ethan Holland to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)
• Approved resolution for Operation Green Light for Veterans (5-0)
• Approved November 2024 budget amendments (5-0)
• Voted to advertise upcoming board and commission vacancies (5-0)

Rutherford County Airport Authority

The Rutherford County Airport Authority will meet to review financial reports and approve the minutes from September 3, 2024. The board will also determine the regular meeting dates for 2025.

• Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of September revenue and expense financial report
• Establishment of 2025 regular meeting schedule

Board of Commissioners

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will review a resolution to waive the brush tipping fee for solid waste disposal at the county landfill (ID 24-3941A). The agenda also includes routine items such as agenda approval and adjournment. No dollar amounts or additional contracts are listed.

• Resolution to waive the brush tipping fee for solid waste disposal at the Rutherford County landfill (ID 24-3941A)

Board of Commissioners

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda, then conduct a public hearing on Project Igloo (ID 24‑3940A) and consider the associated resolution. No other business is listed.

• Agenda approval
• Public hearing on Project Igloo (ID 24‑3940A)
• Review of Resolution Project Igloo

Social Services Board

The Social Services Board will meet to discuss the budget and review financial and service reports from September 2024. The board will also take nominations for a fifth board member.

• Nominations for Fifth Board Member
• Budget Discussion
• Financial Report - September 2024
• Service Report - September 2024
• Medicaid Expansion Report - September 2024

The Rutherford County Social Services Board approved Suzanne Mizsur-Porter to fill the fifth board member vacancy. The board also adopted the agenda and minutes, and received reports on personnel, budget, services, and program updates. No public comments were made.

• Approved Suzanne Mizsur-Porter as Fifth Board Member (4-0)
• Adopted the agenda (4-0)
• Adopted the minutes (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings for senior center and transit grants, approve consent agenda items including minutes and tax refunds, and address hurricane recovery matters such as FEMA debris removal agreements and fee waivers.

• Public hearings for Senior Center and Transportation Services grants
• Approval of minutes for September meetings
• Budget amendments for October 2024
• FEMA Public Assistance and debris removal agreements
• Fee waivers for vegetation and electrical permits

Board of Commissioners

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting to approve the agenda and appoint a new member to the Cliffside Sanitary District Board of Directors. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Appointment to Cliffside Sanitary District Board of Directors (ID 24-3920A)

Board of Commissioners

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a single appointment to the Cliffside Sanitary District Board of Directors. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Appointment to Cliffside Sanitary District Board of Directors (ID 24-3912A)

Social Services Board

The Social Services Board will meet to discuss the budget and review financial and service reports from August 2024. The board will also take nominations for a fifth board member and review program updates.

• Nominations for 5th Board Member
• Budget Discussion
• Financial Report - August 2024
• Medicaid Expansion Report - August 2024
• Annual Report for FY 2023-2024

The Social Services Board met to review personnel, budget, and service reports for August 2024. No new applications were received for the vacant fifth board member position. The board formally adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous session.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review September 2024 budget amendments and a proposal to auction county property on Cedar St via GOVDEAL. The meeting also includes presentations on a Farmland Preservation Plan and a fund balance update.

• Budget Amendments - September, 2024
• GOVDEAL Auction for Cedar St Property
• San Pure Maintenance Contract 3-Year Renewal
• Farmland Preservation Plan presentation
• Appointments to Airport Appeals Board

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, budget amendments, and a resolution to auction property on Cedar Street. The Board also re-appointed a member to the Airport Appeals Board, authorized the negotiation of a 3-year IT hardware maintenance contract with SHI, and accepted the Child Protection/Child Fatality Prevention Team annual report with new appointments.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Approved the Consent Agenda including August 5 minutes and September tax refunds/releases (5-0)
• Re-appointed Mr. Wiley Thomas to the Airport Appeals Board for a term ending September 30, 2027 (5-0)
• Approved September 2024 budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution RES 24-023 authorizing an electronic auction of Parcel Number 1204078 on Cedar Street (5-0)
• Authorized negotiation and execution of a 3-year hardware maintenance contract with SHI for 911 San Pure storage (5-0)
• Accepted the Community Child Protection Team/Child Fatality Prevention Team annual report and appointed five members (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:19 P.M. (5-0)

Rutherford County Airport Authority

The Rutherford County Airport Authority will meet to discuss an updated fee schedule for airport fund revenues. The board will also review financial reports and minutes from May and June 2024.

• Updated Fee Schedule for Rutherford Airport Fund Revenues

Social Services Board

The Rutherford County Social Services Board will review July 2024 financial and service reports, discuss the 2024–2028 strategic plan, and consider nominations for a fifth board member. Public comments and announcements are also scheduled.

• Review of July 2024 financial report
• Discussion of Medicaid Expansion Report - July 2024
• Adoption of RCDSS Strategic Plan 2024-2028
• Nomination of fifth board member
• Review of July 2024 service report

The Rutherford County Social Services Board met on August 28, 2024, and adopted the agenda and approved the previous meeting's minutes, both by a 4-0 vote with Vice Chairperson King absent. No public comments were made. The board discussed the personnel report, budget, service report, and program updates, but took no formal action on these items. No applications were received for the vacant 5th board member position, and Member Maimone will continue to fill in until a new member is appointed.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved the previous meeting's minutes (4-0)
• No applications received for 5th board member; position remains advertised

Social Services Board

The Rutherford County Social Services Board will review the July financial report and discuss the upcoming budget. They will also receive updates on Medicaid expansion, the 2024‑2028 strategic plan, and regional data agreements. Public comments and a nomination for a fifth board member are also on the agenda.

• Budget Discussion – agenda item VII
• Financial Report – July 2024
• Medicaid Expansion Report – July 2024
• RCDSS Strategic Plan 2024‑2028
• NCDSS Region 2 MOU Data FY'24

The Rutherford County Social Services Board meeting on August 21, 2024, did not take place because a quorum was not present. Only Vice Chairperson King attended; Chairperson Godlock and Members Herndon, Maimone, and Steele were absent. The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 PM with no substantive decisions made.

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum

Board of Commissioners

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners approved a sole-source purchase of the Willo Wedge Door Locking System for the Detention Center at a cost of $389,556, funded by a state grant. The board also approved several resolutions, including accepting auction bids for two county properties, an amended reimbursement resolution for vehicles and equipment, and a resolution to sell a 47.43-acre parcel via upset bid. A tax refund request from Rodney McCracken was approved by a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Toney dissenting.

• Approved sole-source purchase of Willo Wedge Door Locking System for Detention Center ($389,556) (5-0)
• Approved tax refund to Rodney McCracken (4-1)
• Approved acceptance of $4,150 bid for 0 Cedar Street property (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of $6,850 bid for Lot 61 Riverbend at Lake Lure (5-0)
• Approved amended reimbursement resolution for vehicles and equipment (5-0)
• Approved resolution to sell 47.43-acre parcel via upset bid (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for Great Trails State Month and Day (5-0)
• Approved MOU with NC DHHS for DSS (5-0)

Social Services Board

The Social Services Board will meet to review the June 2024 financial and service reports. The board will also discuss the budget and review staff turnover for 2023-2024.

• Budget discussion
• DSS Staff 2023-2024 Turnover Report
• June 2024 Financial Report
• Energy Programs Outreach Plan
• Medicaid Expansion Report - June 2024

The Board held elections for its leadership positions and reviewed personnel, turnover, and budget reports. Members discussed staff retention challenges in Food and Nutrition and Children's Services. The Board also received an update on a pending Memorandum of Understanding with the state.

• Adopted amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Elected Mr. Godlock as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. King as Board Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Health and Human Services for data sharing. The agenda also includes the Transit System Safety Plan and several board appointments.

• Budget Amendments
• MOU with Department of Health and Human Services for data sharing
• Transit System Safety Plan
• Appointments to Tourism Development Authority and Historic Preservation Commission
• Resolution acknowledging Board of Education surplus real property

The Board of Commissioners approved a settlement agreement with Kroger regarding opioid litigation and authorized the pursuit of additional pharmacy benefit manager defendants. The Board also approved budget amendments, a transit safety plan, and several board appointments.

• Approved Kroger Opioid Settlement and Second Supplemental Agreement (5-0)
• Authorized amending National Prescription Opiate Litigation complaint to add PBM defendants (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved updated Transit System Safety Plan (5-0)
• Approved resolution to negotiate purchase of 2.3 acres of surplus Board of Education property (5-0)
• Approved Charge to Collect for FY 2023-2024 taxes (5-0)
• Appointed Emily Walker Allen to Tourism Development Authority and Willard Whitson as TDA Chair (5-0)
• Tabled MOU with Department of Health and Human Services for modification (5-0)

Social Services Board

The Social Services Board will meet to review personnel, budget, and financial reports. The agenda includes program updates regarding social work, adult services, and Medicaid expansion.

• Personnel Report - 05/26/2024
• Budget Discussion - 06/19/2024
• Financial Report - May 2024
• Service Report - May 2024
• Medicaid Expansion Report - May 2024

The Board approved the agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed budget amendments for mandated services and reviewed personnel and service reports. The Board authorized Director Hunt to negotiate and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

• Adopted the agenda (3-0)
• Approved the minutes (3-0)
• Authorized Director Hunt to negotiate and enter the MOU with DHHS (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing concerning the conveyance of an industrial tract of land under ID 24-3783. The meeting includes a resolution for the purchase titled Project Ruth.

• Public Hearing: Conveyance of Industrial Tract of Land (ID 24-3783)
• Project Ruth Resolution for Purchase

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to convey a county-owned industrial tract of land on the west side of Daniel Road. The land is intended for an industrial facility by a company code-named Project Ruth to create jobs and generate property tax revenue.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved resolution to convey industrial tract of land for Project Ruth (4-0)

Rutherford County Airport Authority

The Authority will meet to consider a resolution regarding Hangar 4C. The agenda includes a request for a transfer and the authorization of an assignment lease for this hangar.

• Hangar 4C Transfer Request (ID 24-3815)
• Resolution Authorizing Assignment Lease Hangar 4C

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the draft Budget Ordinance for fiscal year 2024-25. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the Cliffside Sanitary District budget for fiscal year 2025.

• Budget Ordinance - FY24-25 June 6th Draft
• Cliffside Sanitary District Budget FY2025 Public Hearing

The Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The Board also noted the availability of the Cliffside Sanitary District's draft budget and public hearing notice.

• Adopted recommended FY 2024-2025 budget (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and the holding of real property for economic development. The agenda also includes budget amendments, property auctions via GOVDEAL, and opioid settlement fund project proposals.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget
• Public hearing for holding real property for economic development
• GOVDEAL auctions for Riverbend Lot 61 Section 2 and Cedar St property
• Opioid settlement funds project proposals
• Budget amendments

The Board approved funding for three opioid settlement projects and authorized the electronic auction of two county-owned parcels. The Board also formalized the holding of two real property tracts for economic development and declined an offer for surplus school board property.

• Approved holding two real property tracts on Daniel Road and College Avenue for economic development (5-0)
• Authorized electronic auction of Riverbend Lot 61 Section 2 (5-0)
• Authorized electronic auction of 0 Cedar Street property (5-0)
• Declined offer of 5.88-acre surplus property on East 2nd Street (5-0)
• Approved funding for three opioid settlement projects starting July 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Benfield as Voting Delegate for National Association of Counties (5-0)
• Approved multiple appointments to county boards and commissions (5-0)

Social Services Board

The Board will conduct a budget discussion and review financial reports from April 2024. The agenda includes a Memorandum of Understanding with the County and various performance measure reports. Program updates regarding social work and economic services are also scheduled.

• Budget Discussion
• Financial Report - April 2024
• County Memorandum of Understanding
• Medicaid Expansion Report - April 2024
• RCDSS Collaborative Funding Proposal

The Rutherford County Social Services Board met on May 29, 2024 with three of five members present. The Board adopted the agenda and approved prior minutes, both by 3-0 votes, and adjourned at 4:59 PM by a 3-0 vote. No public comments were offered. The remainder of the meeting was discussion only: budget items, service and personnel reports, a state Memorandum of Understanding due June 30 that the Board will revisit next meeting, and program updates including a $2,000 safe sleep grant and Medicaid Expansion enrollment at 3,420 recipients.

• Adopted the agenda (3-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:59 PM (3-0)
• No vote taken on the state Memorandum of Understanding; discussion deferred to next Board meeting
• No vote taken on budget items; discussion only

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a budget workshop and enter into a closed session regarding an industrial location. The meeting includes standard agenda approval and adjournment procedures.

• Budget Workshop (ID 24-3779A)
• Closed Session - Industrial Location/NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) (ID 24-3780A)

The Board held a workshop to review a proposed FY2024-2025 budget that maintains the current tax rate of 45.4 cents by using $2,431,359 from the general fund balance. The Board reached a consensus to cancel budget workshops previously scheduled for May 21 and May 23, 2024.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Cancelled budget workshops scheduled for May 21 and May 23, 2024
• Entered closed session to discuss industrial location (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2024-2025 budget presentation and various budget amendments. The meeting includes an update on space needs for the Detention Center and Sheriff’s Department. The board will also consider a bid tab for the renovation of 145 College Ave.

• 2024-2025 budget presentation
• Bid tab for the renovation and upfit of 145 College Ave.
• Update on Detention Center/Sheriff’s Department space needs
• Agreement with Gatespring Consulting
• JCPC Funding Allocation for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

The Board awarded a $9 million construction contract to Beam Construction for the renovation of 145 College Ave. The Board also approved several proclamations, budget amendments, and a consulting agreement funded by opioid settlement funds. A proposed 2024-2025 budget was presented, with public hearings and workshops scheduled for May and June.

• Awarded $9M renovation contract for 145 College Ave to Beam Construction (5-0)
• Approved $120,000 contract with Gatespring Consulting using Opioid Settlement Funds (5-0)
• Approved Juvenile Crime Protection Committee funding allocation (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved EMS Week, Older American’s Month, and World Elder Abuse Awareness proclamations (5-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing Clerk to the Boards of County Commissioners Week (5-0)
• Approved advertising vacancies for boards and commissions expiring June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Scheduled budget public hearing for June 3 and adoption for June 6 (5-0)

Rutherford County Airport Authority

The Authority will review the requested budget for fiscal year 2025. Discussion items include a loan request for Hangar 9B and changes to box hangar rates. The board will also consider decommissioning a localizer and terminating a contract with ILS Technical Services, Inc.

• Requested Budget 2024-2025
• Decommissioning of Localizer and termination of contract with ILS Technical Services, Inc.
• Hangar 9B Loan Request
• Varied Annual Box Hangar Rate request

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a budget meeting with the Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees. The session includes reviews of the 2025 budget request and capital project needs assessment.

• Budget meeting with Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees
• Review of Isothermal Community College 2025 budget request
• Discussion of Isothermal Community College Capital Project Needs Assessment

The Board of Commissioners held a special budget meeting to review Isothermal Community College's 2025 budget request. The college requested a 3.55% increase ($103,871) driven primarily by personnel, utility, and facility repair costs. The minutes record a discussion of these figures but do not state that the board voted to approve or deny the budget.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• Discussion held on Isothermal Community College 2025 budget request
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a budget meeting with the Rutherford County Board of Education. The discussion focuses on the proposed budgets for fiscal year 2024-25.

• Budget Meeting: Board of Commissioners and Board of Education
• Proposed Budgets FY 24-25

The Board of Commissioners met with the Board of Education to review proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The meeting was informational, with no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes taken on the budget proposals. The session concluded with a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• Budget discussion held with Board of Education (no vote)
• Meeting adjourned (5-0)

Social Services Board

The Social Services Board will review the March 2024 financial and service reports. The meeting includes a discussion of the requested budget for Fiscal Year 24-25 and updates on foster parent outreach and Medicaid expansion.

• Requested Budget - Fiscal Year 24-25
• Financial Report - March 2024
• Service Report - March 2024
• Foster Parent Outreach Program update
• Medicaid Expansion Report - March 2024

The Social Services Board adopted the agenda and previous minutes. The board discussed the March financial report, noting the 'unclaimed bodies' line item exceeded its $6,000 budget with $8,095 spent. They reviewed a proposed fiscal year 2024-2025 budget showing an 11% increase and requests for four new positions, but no vote was taken to approve this budget. The meeting concluded with updates on foster care, Medicaid expansion, and staff morale.

• Agenda adopted (3-0)
• Previous minutes approved (3-0)
• Meeting adjourned (3-0)
• No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made

Board of Commissioners

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will vote on budget amendments, a vehicle transfer for animal control operations, and behavioral health funding requests for fiscal year 2023–2024. The board will also hold a closed session regarding an industrial location proposal under state law and act on routine consent agenda items.

• County budget amendments
• Transfer of vehicles to the Health District for animal control operations
• Review of Partners Behavioral Health requests for FY 2023–2024
• Closed session on an industrial location proposal (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4))
• Approval of March meeting minutes and April tax refunds/releases

The Board of Commissioners approved funding for Partners Behavioral Health programs and transferred four vehicles to the Foothills Health District for animal control. The board also passed several proclamations and appointed a new member to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

• Approved $139,900 for Partners Behavioral Health funding recommendations (5-0)
• Approved transfer of four vehicles to Foothills Health District for Animal Control at no cost (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments (5-0)
• Appointed Cindy Cobb to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council through June 30, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week resolution (5-0)
• Approved Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation (5-0)
• Approved National Day of Prayer proclamation (5-0)
• Approved March 4, 2024 meeting minutes and tax refunds/releases (5-0)

Social Services Board

The Board will review personnel, budget, and financial reports from February 2024. The agenda includes program updates regarding social work, economic services, and a Medicaid expansion report.

• Personnel Report - 03/03/2024
• Budget Discussion - 03/20/2024
• Financial Report - February 2024
• Social Work Program Updates
• Medicaid Expansion Report - February 2024

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved previous minutes. Members discussed staffing challenges in Adult Medicaid, budget preparations, and the upcoming implementation of the Sunbucks summer food program.

• Adopted the agenda (4-0)
• Approved the minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments and an audit engagement letter. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding retirement equipment for two law enforcement officers.

• Budget Amendments
• FY 2024 Audit Contract/Engagement Letter
• Resolution awarding Detective Adrienne Wallace's side arm and badge
• Resolution awarding Lieutenant Allen Hardin's side arm and badge
• Appointment to Farmland Preservation Advisory Board

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for FY 2024 audit services and several budget amendments. They also authorized the Senior Center's Title VI plan and appointed a member to the Farmland Preservation Advisory Board.

• Approved FY 2024 audit contract with Gould Killian CPA Group, PA not to exceed $82,500 (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved Title VI plan for the Rutherford County Senior Center (5-0)
• Appointed Harley Lattimore to the Farmland Preservation Advisory Board through Dec 31, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved resolution awarding retired Detective Adrienne Wallace's side arm and badge for $1.00 (5-0)
• Approved resolution awarding retired Lieutenant Allen Hardin's side arm and badge for $1.00 (5-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing April as Isothermal Community College Month (5-0)
• Approved March 2024 tax refunds and releases (5-0)

Rutherford County Airport Authority

The Authority will consider a resolution for the Hangar 3A/3B lease transfer and review proposed fee rates for a new Box Hangar category. The meeting also includes discussions regarding commemorative bench policies.

• Resolution authorizing Hangar 3A/3B lease transfer
• Proposed Box Hangar fee rate changes
• Commemorative Bench Policy and application
• Review of January 2024 financial report
• Draft of new Box Hangar lease document

Social Services Board

The Board will discuss the meeting location and review several departmental reports. Discussion items include budget updates, service statistics from January 2024, and Medicaid expansion.

• Discussion of DSS Board Meeting Location
• Budget Discussion
• Financial Report - January 2024
• Service Report - January 2024
• Medicaid Expansion Report - January 2024

The Rutherford County Social Services Board voted 5-0 to move its meeting location from the DSS building at 389 Fairground Road to the County Administration Building's Commissioners' Chambers, citing ADA compliance and public access issues. The board also approved the agenda and amended minutes by 5-0 votes. No other formal actions were taken; the rest of the meeting covered reports and discussions on foster care, Medicaid, and budget matters.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes as amended (5-0)
• Moved DSS Board meeting location to County Administration Building (5-0)
• Adjourned at 4:47 PM (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding fire protection service districts and amendments to the alarm monitoring ordinance. The agenda also includes discussions on budget amendments, property auctions, and transit department policy revisions.

• Public hearing for Fire Protection Service Districts
• Public hearing for alarm system ordinance amendments
• GOVDEAL auction of Rutherford County property
• Budget amendments
• Revised drug and alcohol policy for Rutherford County Transit

The Board unanimously approved resolutions to relocate fire protection service district boundaries and amend the county's alarm system ordinance. They also approved an interlocal agreement transferring animal control services to the Foothills Health District and accepted the fiscal year 2023 audit report. Additional approvals included a $17,700 property sale, budget amendments, and appointments to regional boards.

• Approved fire protection service district boundary changes (5-0)
• Approved alarm system ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Closed out $900,000 CDBG broadband grant (5-0)
• Accepted fiscal year 2023 audit report (5-0)
• Approved $17,700 bid for Queen's Gap Lot 209 (5-0)
• Approved animal control agreement with Foothills Health District (5-0)
• Approved amended audit contract (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments (5-0)

Social Services Board

The Rutherford County Social Services Board is meeting to elect a new chairperson and discuss DSS training. The agenda includes reviews of December 2023 financial and service reports, as well as the Medicaid Expansion Report.

• Election of Board Chairperson
• DSS Board Training Discussion
• December 2023 Financial Report
• Medicaid Expansion Report
• Rutherford County Child Fatality Final Report

The Rutherford County Social Services Board elected Member Godlock as Chairperson, with Vice Chairperson King, Member Maimone and Member Herndon voting aye and no nays. Member Herndon and Member Maimone each declined nominations for the chair. The Board adopted its agenda and prior minutes unanimously, set a DSS Board training for April 17 at 2:30 PM at the County Administration Office (Annex), and entered closed session under NCGS 143-318-.11(6) before adjourning at 4:39 PM. Reports on personnel, budget, services, Medicaid expansion and the Director's update were received with no questions and no recorded decisions.

• Adopted the agenda (4-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (4-0)
• Elected Member Godlock as Board Chairperson (3-0; Member Godlock did not vote)
• Set DSS Board training for April 17 at 2:30 PM at the County Administration Office (Annex)
• Entered closed session under NCGS 143-318-.11(6) (4-0)
• Adjourned at 4:39 PM (4-0)

Rutherford County Airport Authority

The Authority will conduct elections for Chairman and Vice Chairman. The agenda also includes a review of the November 2023 financial report and a request regarding a Boy Scout Aviation Jamboree.

• Election of Chairman (ID 23-3620)
• Election of Vice Chairman (ID 23-3621)
• Review of November 2023 Airport Financial Report
• Boy Scout Aviation Jamboree Request for May 3-5, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments and the upcoming 2024-2025 budget calendar. The meeting also includes appointments to local boards and reports from the Tax Collector and Tourism Development Authority.

• Budget Amendments
• 2024-2025 Budget Calendar
• Appointment of Chairman for the 2024 Board of Equalization and Review
• Tourism Development Authority Quarterly Report
• Tax Collector’s Report for January 2024

The Board approved budget amendments and the 2024-2025 budget calendar. They appointed Commissioner Michael Benfield as Chairperson of the 2024 Board of Equalization and Review. The Board also accepted financial compilations for volunteer fire departments and agreed to advertise vacancies for the Workforce Development Board and Foothills Regional Commission.

• Approved budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 budget calendar (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Benfield as Chair of 2024 Board of Equalization and Review (5-0)
• Accepted volunteer fire department financial compilations (5-0)
• Approved advertising vacancies for Workforce Development Board and Foothills Regional Commission (5-0)