Stanly County, North Carolina

Board of Commissioners

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

Board of Commissioners

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

General

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

General

Board of Commissioners

General

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

Board of Commissioners

General

General

General

Board of Commissioners

General

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting preceded by a closed session for real estate and attorney consultation. Scheduled items include a presentation by the Yadkin Riverkeeper, appointments to advisory boards, and a key action on bond financing for the West Stanly WWTP Enhancement Project. The consent agenda covers law enforcement agreements, finance reports, airport lease rates, and a utilities budget amendment.

• West Stanly WWTP Enhancement Project – Bond Order and Interim Financing Resolutions
• Presentation by Yadkin Riverkeeper on water quality issues
• Appointment to Region F Aging Advisory Board
• Supplemental Law Enforcement Agreements for New London, Oakboro, Red Cross & Richfield
• Amended Resolution of Stanly County Airport Authority approving land lease and access rates

General

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on modified bids and a budget for the West Stanly Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project, along with a conditional rezoning request (CR 26-01) by Sims Bark. They will also set dates for the FY 2026-27 budget public hearing and workshop, approve the Stanly County Aging Funding Plan, and make several board appointments including the EDC and Stanly Community College Board of Trustees. Consent agenda items include budget amendments and fireworks display permits.

• West Stanly Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project — modified bids and budget approval and LGC application resolutions
• CR 26-01 - Conditional Rezoning request by Sims Bark
• FY 2026-27 Budget Public Hearing & Workshop Dates
• Stanly County Aging Funding Plan FY27
• EDC Board Appointments and Stanly Community College Board of Trustees Appointment

The Board approved a conditional rezoning for a sawmill operation on Airport Road and authorized the West Stanly Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project. Additionally, the Board approved the FY 27 Aging Funding Plan and several economic development appointments.

• Approved budget workshop dates: June 15, June 22, and June 24
• Approved FY 27 Home Community Care Block Grant funding plan (unanimous)
• Tabled Region F Aging Advisory Board appointment until July 6, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved conditional M2 rezoning for sawmill on Airport Road with Saturday hours (unanimous)
• Approved authorizing resolution for West Stanly Wastewater Treatment Plant project (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to submit wastewater project and financing to the LGC (7-0)
• Approved four EDC Board appointments; District 2 appointment tabled (unanimous)
• Reappointed Joe Brooks to the Stanly Community College Board of Trustees (7-0)

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Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Board will discuss current and potential rules and policies presented by the Human Services Director. Members will review updates from the Department of Social Services and the Health Department, including a budget performance report. The meeting includes the review and approval of board operating procedures and an energy programs outreach plan.

• Assessment of Current and Potential Rules and Policies
• Health Department Fee Schedule
• Health Department Budget Performance Report
• Board Operating Procedures and Department Policies review-approval
• Energy Programs Outreach Plan

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will review the FY 25-26 audit, discuss the FY 26-27 budget, and consider a rezoning request at 4849 Plank Road. The meeting includes a closed session and a work session.

• FY 25-26 Audit presentation
• FY 26-27 Manager's Recommended Budget presentation
• FY 26-27 Dependent Care Health & Dental Premium Rates
• FY 26-27 Opioid Settlement Fund Recommendations
• ZA 26-01: R20(Residential) Rezoning Request at 4849 Plank Road

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners approved the FY 25‑26 audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co., reappointed Candice Lowder to the Convention & Visitors Bureau board, and rezoned a 0.5‑acre parcel at 4849 Plank Road to R‑20 residential. The board also set FY 26‑27 dependent‑care health and dental premium rates and authorized $812,479 in program grants from the Opioid Settlement Fund. Additional actions included reappointing Carmen Davenport to the Centralina Workforce Development Board and adopting the consent agenda.

• Approved Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. audit contract for FY 25‑26 (7‑0)
• Reappointed Candice Lowder to the Convention & Visitors Bureau board for a three‑year term (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.5‑acre at 4849 Plank Road to R‑20 residential (7‑0)
• Approved FY 26‑27 dependent‑care health and dental premium rates (7‑0)
• Approved $812,479 in program grants from the Opioid Settlement Fund for FY 26‑27 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Carmen Davenport to the Centralina Workforce Development Board for a two‑year term (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will discuss the proposed budget and fee schedule for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The meeting includes updates from the Department of Social Services and the Health Department.

• FY2026-27 Health-DSS Budget Proposal and Fee Schedule
• Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program
• March 2026 DSS Board Report
• Health Department Budget Performance Report

The Stanly County Health and Human Services Board adopted its agenda, approved the FY2026‑27 Health‑DSS budget proposal and associated fee schedule, and adopted the consent agenda, which included the prior meeting minutes and the Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program. All three motions passed with an 11‑0 vote.

• Adopted meeting agenda (11-0)
• Approved FY2026‑27 Health‑DSS budget proposal and fee schedule (11-0)
• Adopted consent agenda, including minutes and Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program (11-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a closed session for real property at 5:15 PM, followed by a regular meeting. Key items include recognition of America 250 Art Contest winners, resolutions for a plat review officer, planning board appointment, sewer and water grant applications, a school budget request presentation, a National Day of Prayer proclamation, and a property tax resolution. The consent agenda covers minutes, policy updates, and appointments.

• Property Tax Resolution (item 6H)
• New London Sewer Study Grant Application Resolution (item 6D)
• West Stanly Water Feed Grant Application Resolution (item 6E)
• Stanly County Schools FY 2026-2027 Budget Request Presentation (item 6F)
• Plat Review Officer Resolution (item 6B)

The Commissioners adopted a resolution opposing a proposed North Carolina constitutional amendment that would limit property‑tax increases, passing 6‑1. They also unanimously approved several items, including adding Ariel Rodriguez as a plat review officer, reappointing T.J. Smith to the Planning Board, and authorizing grant applications for the New London sewer study and the West Stanly water feed project. A proclamation designating May 7, 2026 as a National Day of Prayer was also adopted.

• Added Ariel Rodriguez as a plat review officer (7‑0)
• Reappointed T.J. Smith to the Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved New London Sewer Study grant application (unanimous)
• Approved West Stanly Water Feed grant application (unanimous)
• Adopted National Day of Prayer proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing property‑tax amendment (6‑1)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will meet on April 6, 2026 to consider several agenda items. A public hearing will be held on an Economic Development Incentive Grant and a resolution will be considered to authorize the Project NORRAD Building Reuse Project. The board will also appoint members to the Stanly Water & Sewer Authority and adopt proclamations for National Apprenticeship Week and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Budget amendment items are included in the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on Economic Development Incentive Grant
• Authorizing resolution for Project NORRAD Building Reuse Project
• Appointment of members to Stanly Water & Sewer Authority
• Proclamation declaring April 26‑May 2, 2026 as National Apprenticeship Week
• Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month April 2026

The Board adopted a proclamation declaring April 26‑May 2, 2026 as National Apprenticeship Week. It approved a 75% tax incentive for Project NORRAD, contingent on a $28.164 million investment and 30 new jobs. The Board also authorized a resolution to support the company’s Building Reuse Grant application and reappointed two members of the Stanly Water & Sewer Authority. Additional proclamations and the consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved National Apprenticeship Week proclamation (7-0)
• Approved 75% tax incentive grant for Project NORRAD (7-0)
• Approved authorizing resolution for Project NORRAD Building Reuse Grant (7-0)
• Reappointed Curtis Furr and Stan Leggett to SWSA (7-0)
• Approved Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including budget amendments (7-0)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Stanly County Health and Human Services Board will adopt its agenda and approve the minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting. It will recognize an Employee of the Year, a Supervisor of the Year, and a Partner of the Year. The board will conduct its annual training and hear updates from the Department of Social Services and the Health Department, including a budget performance report.

• Employee of the Year award
• Supervisor of the Year award
• Partner of the Year award
• Annual board training (Self Study, Act. #36.2, #36.3)
• Adoption of minutes from 3-05-26 regular meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to permanently close unopened right‑of‑way sections of Kirk Road, Todd Road, and Diana Road. It will also consider resolutions to rename a portion of Kirk Road to Sasser Way and to name a private driveway Ford Way. A Cooperative Extension presentation by Director Molly Alexi and 4‑H members is scheduled, followed by a consent agenda covering routine items.

• Resolution to permanently close a portion of Kirk Road (unopened right‑of‑way)
• Resolution to permanently close a portion of Todd Road (unopened right‑of‑way)
• Resolution to permanently close a portion of Diana Road (unopened right‑of‑way)
• Resolution to rename a portion of Kirk Road to Sasser Way
• Resolution to name a private driveway Ford Way

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the permanent closure of three unopened right‑of‑way segments: Kirk Road (215 ft), Todd Road (307 ft), and Diana Road. The Board also renamed a 992‑ft portion of Kirk Road to Sasser Way (6‑1 vote) and adopted names for two private drives: Ford Way (unanimous) and Rodeo Road (unanimous). The consent agenda was approved unanimously. All actions were taken after public hearings with no public comments.

• Approved permanent closure of 215‑ft Kirk Road segment (unanimous)
• Approved permanent closure of 307‑ft Todd Road segment (7-0)
• Approved permanent closure of Diana Road segment (7-0)
• Renamed 992‑ft portion of Kirk Road to Sasser Way (6-1, Barbee dissenting)
• Named private drive as Ford Way (unanimous)
• Named private driveway as Rodeo Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Consolidated Health and Human Services Board will adopt its agenda and consider several reports. Members will hear the 2025 State of the County Health Report, a January 2026 DSS Board Report, and Health Department budget performance and activity reports. The board will adopt a consent agenda that includes minutes from the February 5, 2026 meeting and will open a period for public comment before adjourning.

• 2025 State of the County Health Report presentation
• DSS Board Report – January 2026
• Health Department Budget Performance Report
• Health Department Activity Report
• Adoption of minutes from 2-05-26 regular meeting

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, each by a 12‑0 vote. A request for additional DSS staffing was denied, with a revisit planned for the end of March. No public comments were received.

• Approved meeting agenda (12-0 vote)
• Approved consent agenda (12-0 vote)
• Denied additional DSS staffing request (decision noted, to be revisited end of March)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the VUJ Apron and Taxilane Rehabilitation and the FY 2026-2027 Budget Development Calendar. The meeting includes a closed session for economic development.

• VUJ Apron and Taxilane Rehabilitation
• FY 2026-2027 Budget Development Calendar
• Memorandum of Understanding with Stanly Community College for NCETC Burn Buildings
• Richfield Town Duty Contract
• February 2026 DMV Refunds

The Board unanimously approved an amended agenda. It also approved a $122,201 county match to fund the Stanly County Airport apron and taxilane rehabilitation project. The revised FY 2026‑2027 budget development calendar was approved, and the consent agenda was adopted.

• Approved amended agenda (7‑0)
• Approved $122,201 county match for airport apron and taxilane rehabilitation (7‑0)
• Approved revised FY 2026‑2027 budget development calendar (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will discuss a resolution to close unopened public roadways. The meeting also includes a proclamation for National Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate Week and appointments to the Senior Services Advisory Board. Several budget amendments and a request to sell surplus property are on the consent agenda.

• Proclamation Declaring February 9‑13, 2026 as National Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate Week
• Senior Services Advisory Board appointments
• Resolution Closing Unopened Public Roadways
• DSS Budget Amendment – Repair of Vehicle
• Request to sell surplus on Gov Deal

The Board adopted a proclamation recognizing February 9‑13, 2026 as National FBLA Collegiate Week. It reappointed three members of the Senior Services Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2029. The Board approved three resolutions to permanently close portions of Kirk Road, Diana Road, and Todd Road that intersect County‑owned property at the Phase 2 Emergency Training Center site. The consent agenda and the meeting were approved unanimously.

• Adopted FBLA Collegiate Week proclamation (7-0)
• Reappointed Senior Services Advisory Board members Debbie Bennett, Audrey Rigsbee, James Moss (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Intent to close portion of Kirk Road (7-0)
• Approved Resolution of Intent to close portion of Diana Road (7-0)
• Approved Resolution of Intent to close portion of Todd Road (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The board will swear in four new members and receive a presentation on measles. The meeting also includes budget and activity reports from the Health Department and a December 2025 report from the Department of Social Services.

• Swearing in of Dr. Neal Speight, Jennifer Lehn, Sharon Efird, and Dr. James Link
• Measles presentation by Wendy Growcock and Trena Lambert-Simpson
• D.S.S. Board Report for December 2025
• Health Department Budget Performance Report
• Health Department Activity Report

The Stanly County Consolidated Health and Human Services Board approved the meeting agenda by an 11‑0 vote. The board also adopted the consent agenda, which included the minutes from 1/08/26, with another 11‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were decided, and there were no public comments.

• Adopted meeting agenda (11-0 vote)
• Adopted consent agenda, including minutes (11-0 vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) program and radio system connectivity for the 911/EOC facility. The meeting includes a review of the 2025 Outstanding Tax Report and several budget amendments.

• Resolution of Intent regarding the Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) Program
• 911/EOC Facility radio system connectivity presentation
• 2025 Outstanding Tax Report
• Budget amendments for Utilities (2026-52 & 2026-53) and the Emergency Training Center Project
• Replacement of HVAC units in the Detention Center

The Board approved the meeting agenda as amended and ordered the Tax Collector to advertise FY 2025 tax liens in March 2026. It tabled the C‑PACE program resolution to allow further bank outreach and authorized staff to negotiate a lease financing agreement for the microwave/MPLS project. The consent agenda items were also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved order to advertise FY 2025 tax liens in March 2026 (7-0)
• Tabled C‑PACE program resolution of intent (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to negotiate lease financing for microwave/MPLS project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Tabled FBLA proclamation item until Feb 16 (agenda adjustment)
• Tabled January 2026 DMV refunds until planning retreat (agenda adjustment)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hear a public presentation on an Economic Development Incentive Grant. Other agenda items include a discussion on 911/EOC radio system connectivity, a revision notice for the SCUSA FY27 public hearing, appointments to the Human Services Board, and a resolution on internal control policy for ARP/CSLFRF funds. A consent agenda will cover minutes, a budget amendment, and Juvenile Crime Prevention Council appointments.

• Public Hearing – Economic Development Incentive Grant (presented by Elizabeth Kazimir, EDC Director)
• Discussion – 911/EOC Facility radio system connectivity (presented by Kyle Griffin, E911 Communications Director)
• Public Hearing Notice Revision – SCUSA FY27 (presented by Steve Dutton, Transportation Services Director)
• Resolution – Internal Control Policy for ARP/CSLFRF Funds (presented by Andy Lucas, County Manager)
• Consent agenda items: minutes, SCUSA budget amendment, JCPC appointments

The Board approved the agenda and consent items unanimously. It approved a five‑year, $3 million economic development incentive creating 28 jobs, and also approved several other actions including a $10,000 America 250 Committee grant and an ARPA internal‑control policy. The 911/EOC facility funding discussion was tabled pending an independent expert review.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled 911/EOC facility funding discussion (7-0)
• Approved economic development incentive grant (7-0)
• Approved SCUSA FY27 vehicle tablets grant increase (unanimous)
• Approved five Consolidated Human Services Board appointments (7-0)
• Approved ARPA internal control policy (6-1)
• Approved America 250 Committee $10,000 funding request (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The board will discuss upcoming board appointments. It will receive updates from the Department of Social Services for October and November 2025 and a budget performance and activity report from the Health Department. The board will adopt a consent agenda that includes the minutes from the November 7, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of board appointments
• DSS Board Report – October 2025
• DSS Board Report – November 2025
• Health Department Budget Performance Report
• Adoption of consent agenda minutes from 11-07-25

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Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding tax exempt financing for the East Side VFD. The body will also consider budget amendments for Utilities and a Transportation Advisory Board appointment.

• Public hearing on East Side VFD Tax Exempt Financing
• Utilities Budget Amendments # 2026-45 and # 2026-46
• Transportation Advisory Board appointment
• 911/EOC Facility radio system connectivity discussion
• Jail Expansion Project funds transfer for repairs