Avery County, North Carolina
Recent Avery County public meeting topics include budget & taxes, public safety, planning & zoning, development projects, contracts & procurement, resolutions & ordinances.
Topics found in recent meetings
- Budget & taxes
- Public safety
- Planning & zoning
- Development projects
- Contracts & procurement
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Technology
Recent meetings
Mon Jun 1, 2026
Meeting
✓ Decided: Board adopted a county technology and cybersecurity policy
The board unanimously adopted a new technology and cybersecurity policy and approved the donation of two surplus 2018 Ford vans to Crossnore Volunteer Fire Department. It also approved the Reserve at 1911 subdivision, the May tax collections and releases reports, and moved the FY 2026‑27 budget to a public hearing.
- Adopted Technology and Cybersecurity Policy (5-0)
- Approved conveyance of two 2018 Ford vans to Crossnore Volunteer Fire Department (5-0)
- Approved Subdivision for Reserve at 1911 lots (5-0)
- Approved Tax Collections Report for May 2026 ($141,399.65) (5-0)
- Approved Releases for May 2026 ($819.02) (5-0)
- Adopted Grandfather Mountain Highland Games EMS and Transportation agreements (5-0)
- Appointed Katie Ingram as Review Officer for Planning and Inspections (5-0)
- Moved FY 2026‑27 budget to public hearing (5-0)
📄 From the minutes
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF AVERY
The Avery County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Avery Community Center, 661 Vale Rd., Newland, NC.
Members Present: Tim Phillips, Chair; Dennis Aldridge, Vice-Chair; Wood Hall Young, Jr., Robert Burleson, Junior Benfield
Call to Order
Chair Phillips called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Dennis Aldridge led the prayer.
Wood Hall Young, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment
Chair Phillips read the following:
The time limit for any comment to the Board is three minutes. Board members are not
expected to comment or take any action on matters during public comment. Any
individual speaking during public comment shall address the entire Board. Any person
who willfully interrupts, disturbs, or disrupts the session will be asked to leave the
meeting. If you would like to speak to an agenda item or speak during public comment,
you must sign up on the sheets at the door. The time limit to speak to an agenda item is
also, three minutes. Please silence all cell phones or electronic devices.
No one signed up for public comments or public comments on agenda items.
Board Appointments
Review Officer—Planning and Inspections
Motion by Wood Hall Young, Jr. and second by Junior Benfield to appoint Katie Ingram as Review Officer for Avery County Planning and Inspections. Motion unanimously approved (5-0).
Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee Recommendations
Sarah Price pre
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Wed Apr 22, 2026
Board Workshop
✓ Decided: Board approves radio contract, watershed firm, and adds court bailiff position
The board unanimously approved a contract with Landair for public‑safety radio services and selected Land Resource Management as the engineering firm for the Emergency Watershed Protection project. Commissioners voted 4‑1 to add a permanent Court Bailiff position, creating a budget amendment. The board also authorized the county manager to issue an RFQ for the Hodge‑Turbyfill Little League fields renovation and adopted a revised swimming‑pool fee schedule. A consensus placed the property‑tax resolution on the May meeting agenda and approved spending for architectural sketches.
- Approved Landair radio contract for public safety communications (5-0)
- Approved Land Resource Management as engineering firm for Emergency Watershed Protection (5-0)
- Added Court Bailiff position, budget amendment approved (4-1)
- Authorized county manager to proceed with RFQ for Hodge‑Turbyfill Little League fields renovation (consensus)
- Adopted revised swimming‑pool fee schedule (consensus)
- Placed property‑tax resolution on May meeting agenda for board approval (consensus)
- Approved expenditure for architectural sketches and cost estimates for grant projects (consensus)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:00 p.m. (5-0)
📄 From the minutes
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF AVERY
The Avery County Board of Commissioners held a Board Workshop on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Avery Community Center, 661 Vale Rd., Newland, NC. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss and take any action necessary regarding the following items:
1. Contracts and Budget Requests
Radio contract with Landair
Emergency Watershed Protection - Request for Qualifications
Court Bailiff Position
2. Grant Related Items
NCDEQ grant
HMPG program (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program)
2. Infrastructure & Capital Projects
Radio communication towers
Administration Building and Senior Center (Update)
3. Parks & Recreation Items
Green Valley Park project (Update)
Hodge-Turbyfill Little League Fields Project
Schultz Park Project (Update)
Swimming Pool Fee Schedule
4. Public Services & Facilities
Animal Services (Update)
Avery County Schools Budget Amendment
5. Other Items
Discussion regarding expending funds for architectural services
Property Tax Resolution and Related Discussion
EDC/TDA Discussion
Domestic Violence Home
Members Present: Tim Phillips, Chair; Dennis Aldridge, Vice-Chair; Robert Burleson,
Junior Benfield; Wood Hall Young, Jr.
Call To Order
Chair Phillips called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Dennis Aldridge led the prayer.
Wood Hall Young, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Contracts and Budget Requests
Radio Contract with Landair
County Attorney Michaelle Poore has reviewed the contract and approved it
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