Stanly County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Board reorganized, electing Tommy Jordan as Chairman and Zach Almond as Vice Chairman. It approved a resolution opposing the federal OSHA vaccine mandate for large employers by a 6-1 vote, with Commissioner Asciutto dissenting. The Board also approved a $10,000 grant to Stanfield for playground equipment, a rezoning for a 186-lot subdivision on City Lake Drive, and a road name change to Lucky Buck Trail. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and code of ethics reaffirmation, were approved unanimously.

• Elected Tommy Jordan as Chairman and Zach Almond as Vice Chairman by unanimous votes.
• Approved public official bonds for Tax Administrator, Finance Officer, Register of Deeds, and Sheriff.
• Approved 2022 board and committee assignments by a 7-0 vote.
• Approved the 2022 regular meeting schedule by unanimous vote.
• Approved a $10,000 grant to the Town of Stanfield for playground equipment at Pete Henkel Park.
• Approved the road name 'Lucky Buck Trail' after a public hearing with no speakers.
• Approved a resolution supporting the designation of a portion of NC 740 as Lou Donaldson Boulevard.
• Approved the rezoning of a 100.67-acre parcel for a 186-lot subdivision, as amended, by unanimous vote.

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Consolidated Health and Human Services Board will hold its regular meeting, including nominations for chairperson and vice chairperson, adoption of the agenda, and several scheduled agenda items. They will discuss the 2022 meeting schedule, 2021 Community Health Assessment priorities, and receive a COVID-19 update. The board will also review the DSS report of services for October 2021, the Health Department's expense/revenue report (with action required), and the activities summary report. The consent agenda includes approval of the November 4, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Nomination of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Jann Lowder
• 2022 Consolidated Health & Human Services Regular Meeting Schedule
• 2021 Community Health Assessment priorities
• COVID-19 Update
• Health Department Exp/Rev Report thru Oct. 2021 (Action Required)

The board unanimously elected Jann Lowder as Chairperson and Ric Cain as Vice Chairperson for 2022. It approved the 2022 meeting schedule with no regular meeting in July, and approved three 2021 Community Health Assessment priorities: Substance Misuse/Overdose, Healthy Living, and Mental Health. The board also accepted the Health Department budget report and the consent agenda.

• Elected Jann Lowder as Chairperson for 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected Ric Cain as Vice Chairperson for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved the 2022 meeting schedule, with no regular meeting in July (unanimous)
• Approved three health priorities: Substance Misuse/Overdose, Healthy Living, Mental Health (unanimous)
• Accepted the Health Department Exp/Rev Report thru Oct. 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda, including the 11-04-21 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The board unanimously approved the Health Department's Budget Performance Report for September 2021. New member Sherry Poplin was sworn in, and the board heard updates on substance use programs, DSS services, and COVID-19, including the upcoming availability of vaccines for children aged 5-11.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Performance Report thru September 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 10-07-21 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure projects and appointments. They awarded a $1,412,050.50 contract to NJR Group, Inc. for the Liberty Hill Booster Station, approved a $663,267 capital project for Riverstone Industrial Park improvements, and awarded a $312,265.05 contract to RNF Construction for the Bost Road water main extension. The board also approved a cell tower overlay district on Austin Road and formed a committee to review future cell tower requests.

• Approved $1,412,050.50 contract to NJR Group for Liberty Hill Booster Station (7-0)
• Approved $663,267 capital project for Riverstone Industrial Park infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved $312,265.05 contract to RNF Construction for Bost Road water main extension (7-0)
• Approved Telecommunications Tower Overlay District for 10,000 sq ft on Austin Road (6-0, Asciutto recused)
• Formed committee of 3 commissioners and 3 planning board members for future cell tower rezoning (unanimous)
• Reappointed four Senior Services Advisory Board members for 3-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved financing resolution with Pinnacle Bank for public safety radio replacement (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget amendments, and surplus donation (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved Pinnacle Bank's bid to finance the replacement of the County's public safety radios, which are no longer supported by the vendor. It also approved a resolution authorizing the Finance Director to submit the application to the Local Government Commission. The Board added a recurring monthly presentation by county department heads to inform the public, and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved Pinnacle Bank bid for public safety radio financing (6-0, Lawhon recused)
• Approved resolution authorizing Finance Director to submit LGC application (7-0)
• Added recurring monthly department head presentation to first regular meeting agenda (consensus)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance reports, and surplus items (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Stanly County Consolidated Health and Human Services Board approved the Budget Performance Report and the consent agenda, both unanimously. They also received updates on COVID-19, DSS services, and health department activities, with no public comments.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Performance Report (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including FY2020 Communicable Disease Report (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a closed session first. They will consider several items, including a text amendment on short-term rentals, an initial proposal for American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, and appointments to various boards. The agenda also includes resolutions for state commerce grants and a COVID-19 update.

• ZA 21-03 Text Amendment - Section 423 Short Term Rentals
• Initial Draft ARP Funds Proposal
• Authorizing Resolution - NC Commerce Grant
• Authorizing Resolution - NC Commerce Building Reuse Grant
• Consent agenda includes budget amendments for EMS, Dental Health, and Sheriff's Office

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners approved a text amendment to Section 423 governing short-term rentals, and increased the Stanly Soil & Water Conservation District office position from 30 to 37.5 hours per week with a higher grade. The board also authorized two NC Commerce grant resolutions for industrial development and building reuse, and made several appointments to boards and commissions.

• Approved ZA 21-03 text amendment for Section 423 Short Term Rentals (unanimous)
• Increased Soil & Water Conservation District position to full-time at 37.5 hours/week, reclassified to higher grade (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing NC Commerce Industrial Development Fund grant for Riverstone Industrial Park improvements (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing NC Commerce Building Reuse grant for Project Drive (6-0, Asciutto recused)
• Appointed Ted Kalamatas to Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dr. Amy Jordan as Veterinarian on HHS Board (6-0, Jordan recused)
• Reappointed Cain, Norwood, Marshall, Eudy and appointed Poplin to HHS Board (7-0)
• Reappointed Tate Daniels to Jury Commission (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board approved an 8-year, 75% property tax incentive for a pipe and metal fitting manufacturer planning to invest $7.75 million and create 40 jobs in Badin. They also approved several transportation grants, a rezoning, and a cardiac monitor purchase. A proposed employee mask mandate was defeated 1-6.

• Approved economic incentive grant (75% property tax for 8 years) for Badin manufacturer (7-0)
• Approved FY2023 Community Transportation Program application ($323,571) with local match (7-0)
• Approved 5311 Designee Certification Form (7-0)
• Approved NCDOT FY23 5310 Capital Purchase of Service grant application ($60,000) (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.24 acres at 37953 US 52 from RA to HB (7-0)
• Tabled short-term rental text amendment until October 4 meeting (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 16 Phillips Tempus Pro cardiac monitors ($512,620.20) (7-0)
• Defeated employee mask mandate policy (1-6)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Consolidated Health and Human Services Board will receive a COVID-19 update, review departmental reports, and take action on the Health Department's July 2021 expense/revenue report. They will also discuss expiring board member terms and consider adopting the consent agenda, which includes child protection and energy program plans.

• COVID-19 Update
• DSS Report of Services - July 2021
• Health Department Exp/Rev - July 2021 (Action Required)
• Discussion of Expiring Board Member Terms
• 2020 Stanly County Community Child Protection Team Activity

The board unanimously approved the July 2021 budget performance report and the consent agenda. It also voted to reappoint Ric Cain, Dr. Tom Norwood, Dr. James Marshall, and Dr. Amy Jordan to new terms, and to move Dr. Joan Eudy into the registered nurse position, with Sherry Poplin proposed for Eudy's unexpired term. Shirley Lowder will not seek reappointment. The board received updates on COVID-19, DSS services, and a new School Health Liaison position funded by a $115,000 state addendum.

• Approved the amended agenda unanimously.
• Approved the July 2021 Budget Performance report unanimously.
• Approved the consent agenda (2020 Child Protection Team Activity, Energy Programs Outreach Plan, 2020 Child Fatality Prevention Team Activity) unanimously.
• Voted to reappoint Ric Cain, Dr. Tom Norwood, Dr. James Marshall, and Dr. Amy Jordan to new terms.
• Voted to move Dr. Joan Eudy into the registered nurse member position.
• Proposed Sherry Poplin for Dr. Eudy's unexpired general public member term (not voted on).
• Noted Shirley Lowder's term will end November 16; she does not seek reappointment.
• Adjourned unanimously.

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously accepted the Tax Collector's annual settlement for FY 2020-21 and approved the consent agenda. A motion to adopt a face mask policy for all county employees, as recommended by the Health & Human Services Board, was defeated 1-6. The Board also received a COVID-19 update and heard from a hospitalist about the Delta variant surge.

• Accepted Tax Collector's annual settlement for FY 2020-21 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and minutes (7-0)
• Defeated motion to adopt face mask policy for all county employees (1-6)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The board approved a face mask policy requiring masks in common areas where social distancing isn't possible for Health Department and DSS staff, visitors, patients, and vendors. The policy will also be presented to the Board of Commissioners for consideration for other county departments. The board also approved the Accounts Receivable and Bad Debt Report for FY2020-21, the May and June Budget Performance Report, and recommended Dr. Jenny Hinson for the vacant physician member position.

• Approved face mask policy for Health and DSS facilities (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Receivable and Bad Debt Report for FY2020-21 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Performance Report for May and June 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended Dr. Jenny Hinson for vacant physician board position (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including board handbook review and meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a closed session first. They will consider several zoning text amendments, including revisions to the airport overlay district, temporary uses, barns and sheds, and flood damage prevention. The board will also make appointments to the Airport Authority, EDC, and Board of Adjustment, and vote on a contract to assist with securing broadband funding.

• ZA21-04 Airport Overlay District revisions
• ZA21-06 Text Amendment - Temporary Uses
• ZA21-07 Text Amendment - Barns and Sheds
• ZA21-08 Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance revision
• Contract to Assist w/Securing Broadband Funding

The Board approved ZA21-04, updating the Airport Overlay District text and map to meet FAA requirements, affecting 171 property owners with new height limits. It also approved ZA21-06, allowing temporary uses like construction yards, and ZA21-07, permitting sheds and barns on parcels of 3 acres or more. Additionally, the Board appointed Brad Holbrooks to the Airport Authority and made several other appointments.

• Approved ZA21-04 Airport Overlay District text and map amendments (7-0).
• Approved ZA21-06 text amendment to allow temporary uses (7-0).
• Approved ZA21-07 text amendment for sheds and barns on 3+ acres (6-1).
• Approved ZA21-08 Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance revisions (7-0).
• Appointed Brad Holbrooks to Airport Authority (6-1).
• Appointed five EDC board members for districts 1-5.
• Appointed Kristy Huneycutt to Centralina Workforce Development Board (7-0).
• Appointed Cynthia Fish, Brenda Farmer, and Rick Johnson to Board of Adjustment.

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Stanly County Consolidated Health and Human Services Board met on July 1, 2021, but with only nine members present, a quorum was not achieved, so no official action could be taken. The board received informational updates on environmental health, COVID-19, and departmental reports, but no decisions were made.

• No action taken due to lack of quorum
• Agenda not adopted due to no quorum
• Expense/revenue report not approved due to no quorum
• Consent agenda not adopted due to no quorum

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners approved the opioid litigation settlement resolution and MOA, which could bring up to $850 million to North Carolina over 18 years. They also set dates for the FY 2021-22 budget public hearing and workshops, approved the aging funding plan, and made several appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved opioid litigation settlement resolution and MOA (7-0)
• Approved FY 2021-22 aging funding plan with $437,997 in HCCBG funds (7-0)
• Set budget workshop dates: June 14, July 21, and July 22 if needed (7-0)
• Approved two Voluntary Agricultural District applications (7-0)
• Approved four CDBG-Neighborhood Revitalization Grant plans (7-0)
• Appointed Eddie F. Wall Jr. and James Cecil Curlee Jr. to SCC Board of Trustees (7-0)
• Appointed Guy Medlin and Todd Culp to Richfield ETJ Planning Board (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and fireworks approval (7-0)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Stanly County Consolidated Health and Human Services Board unanimously approved the agenda, the Budget Performance Report through April 2021, and the consent agenda (including board operating procedures review and May meeting minutes). Members received updates on COVID-19 vaccination efforts, DSS program statistics, and the transition from Cardinal Behavioral Health to Partner's Behavioral Health. No public comments were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Performance Report through April 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Board Operating Procedures Review and May 6, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a closed session on economic development. Scheduled items include a public hearing on an economic development incentive grant, a Verizon wireless telecommunications tower overlay district request, and a presentation of the recommended FY 2021-2022 budget. The board will also consider appointments, premium rate approvals, and a consent agenda with budget amendments and other routine items.

• Public hearing on Economic Development Incentive Grant
• ZA 21-05: Cellco Partnership with Verizon Wireless request for Telecommunications Tower Overlay District
• FY 2021-2022 Recommended Budget Presentation
• FY 21-22 Dependent Care Health & Dental Premium Rate Approval
• Consent agenda includes budget amendments for WIC, CureMD, Sheriff's Office, and Airport Bush Hog Sale

The Board denied a request by Cellco Partnership (Verizon) for a Telecommunications Tower Overlay District on McLester Road after a 3-3 tie vote, with Commissioner Almond recused. The Board also approved a five-year economic development incentive grant for a $973,000 commercial redevelopment project, reappointed two Centralina Workforce Development Board members, and approved FY 2021-2022 dependent care health and dental premium rates. The FY 2021-2022 recommended budget was presented for information only, with a public hearing scheduled for June 7, 2021.

• Denied ZA 21-05 Cellco Partnership telecommunications tower overlay district (3-3, Almond recused)
• Approved 5-year, 50% economic development incentive grant for $973,000 commercial redevelopment (7-0)
• Reappointed Mandy Mills and Candice Lowder to Centralina Workforce Development Board (7-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 dependent care health and dental premium rates (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including mutual aid assistance resolution for Sheriff's Office (7-0)
• Recused Commissioner Almond from tower vote (5-1)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Consolidated Health and Human Services Board will discuss community health, strategic plan updates, COVID-19, and state bills. They will take action on the FY21-22 Social Services and Health Department budgets, including the fee schedule, and review monthly reports.

• FY21-22 Social Services Budget Proposal (action required)
• FY21-22 Health Department Budget Proposal & Fee Schedule (action required)
• Strategic Plan Review/Annual Update (action required)
• Community Health - Addressing Overdoses in the Community
• COVID-19 Update

The Stanly County Consolidated Health and Human Services Board unanimously approved the FY21-22 Social Services budget of $8,852,525 and the Health Department budget of roughly $5.5 million, along with the Health Department fee schedule. The board also approved the annual Strategic Plan update and a letter supporting House Bill 61, which would increase funding for communicable disease programs. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY21-22 Social Services budget of $8,852,525 (unanimous)
• Approved FY21-22 Health Department budget (~$5.5M) and fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Strategic Plan annual update (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Rep. Wayne Sasser supporting House Bill 61 (unanimous)
• Approved Health Department expense/revenue report through March 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from 3/04/21 and 4/01/21 (14-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on economic development, followed by public comment and action on several items. Key decisions include acquiring a new voting system, purchasing a lake patrol boat, and a Verizon Wireless telecommunications tower request. The board will also consider land-use ordinance amendments and various appointments and resolutions.

• Approval to acquire new voting system, EVS 5.2.4.0
• New lake patrol boat purchase with Sheriff Jeff Crisco
• ZA 21-05: Cellco Partnership with Verizon Wireless request for Telecommunications Tower Overlay District
• ZA21-02: Amendments to Land-Use Ordinances based on NCGS160D
• FY 22 Congressional Community Project Funding Support Resolutions

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including the purchase of a new voting system (EVS 5.2.4.0) funded by state grants, amendments to land-use ordinances to comply with NCGS 160D, and the write-off of $220,346.06 in uncollectible utility debts. They also approved a $71,339 budget amendment for a new patrol boat for Badin Lake, funded by drug seizure funds and a donation. The board tabled a request for a Verizon Wireless cell tower overlay district, remanding it to the Planning Board for further review.

• Approved purchase of new voting system EVS 5.2.4.0 (7-0)
• Approved write-off of $220,346.06 in uncollectible utility debts (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment #2021-87 for $71,339 for new Badin Lake patrol boat (7-0)
• Tabled ZA 21-05 Verizon Wireless cell tower overlay district, remanded to Planning Board (4-2)
• Approved amendments to zoning, subdivision, minimum housing, high grass standards, and flood damage ordinances (7-0)
• Approved resolutions supporting $1.5M wastewater plant expansion and $1.9M airport taxilane federal funding requests (7-0)
• Reappointed Nicole Ashton and Roger Eudy to Centralina COG Region F Aging Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Adopted proclamations for National Day of Prayer and Apraxia Awareness Day (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved two economic development incentive grants: a 30% property tax grant for a Norwood metal products manufacturer investing $700,000 and creating 5 jobs, and a property conveyance of 8 acres in Riverstone Industrial Park to an automotive parts manufacturer investing $4.375 million and creating 63 jobs. The Board also tabled land-use ordinance amendments to a later meeting, approved a $750,000 CDBG grant for housing rehabilitation, and reaffirmed the Code of Ethics.

• Approved 30% property tax incentive grant for Norwood manufacturer (6-0)
• Approved property conveyance to automotive parts manufacturer in Stanfield (6-0)
• Tabled land-use ordinance amendments to April 19, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved $750,000 CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Grant (6-0)
• Reaffirmed Code of Ethics (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and surplus vehicle sale (unanimous, with recusals)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a five-year, 60% property tax incentive grant for an existing manufacturing facility in Albemarle, expected to create 18 jobs and $1.66 million in new investment. The Board also approved appointments to the Human Services Board and Board of Adjustment, a $190,000 housing rehab grant, and the county's disengagement from Cardinal Innovations. A rezoning request (ZA 21-01) was withdrawn at the applicant's request after public opposition.

• Approved 5-year, 60% property tax incentive grant for Albemarle manufacturer expansion (7-0)
• Appointed Diane Robinson, Dr. Eric Johnsen, and Wendell Drye to Human Services Board (7-0)
• Appointed Michael Fleming to Board of Adjustment unexpired term (7-0)
• Approved $190,000 budget amendment for Essential Single Family Rehab grant (7-0)
• Approved disengagement documentation from Cardinal Innovations (7-0)
• Approved TAB appointments by position rather than individual (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and refunds (7-0)
• Withdrew rezoning request ZA 21-01 Burleson Square LLC at applicant's request

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The board unanimously approved a proclamation declaring March 2021 as Social Work Month. It also approved the Health Department's budget performance report through January 2021, which noted an additional $193,000 in federal funding for vaccination efforts. The board approved the consent agenda, including the February 4, 2021 meeting minutes, and voted to send a letter of support for three nominees to fill board vacancies.

• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous).
• Approved the Social Work Month proclamation for March 2021 (unanimous).
• Approved the Health Department's Budget Summary Report through January 2021 (unanimous).
• Approved the consent agenda, including the 2/04/21 meeting minutes (unanimous).
• Approved a motion to send a letter of support for Dr. Eric Johnsen, Diane Robinson, and Wendell Drye for board appointments (unanimous).

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the reappointment of David Rudisill and appointment of Jacqueline Plumley to the Airport Authority, and reappointed David Underwood and Michael Williams and appointed Tim Fesperman and TJ Smith Jr. to the Planning Board. The board also approved a resolution adding five new Plat Review Officers and a $54,500 audit contract for FY 2020-21. All votes were 7-0.

• Reappointed David Rudisill and appointed Jacqueline Plumley to Airport Authority (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Underwood and Michael Williams, appointed Tim Fesperman and TJ Smith Jr. to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing Bailey Emrich, Dane Hinson, and Matthew Bolen as Plat Review Officers (unanimous)
• Approved $54,500 audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Company (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget amendments, and sheriff's office items (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Dr. Myra Furr's appointment to the Transportation Advisory Board for a two-year term expiring February 1, 2023. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a revised Board & Committee Policy, and received a COVID-19 update for information only. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Dr. Myra Furr to Transportation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including revised Board & Committee Policy (7-0)
• Approved budget amendments #2021-63, #2021-64, #2021-65 (consent)
• Approved Town of Stanfield water sales contract extension (consent)
• Approved sale of surplus on Gov Deals (consent)
• Approved vehicle tax refunds (consent)
• Approved minutes of February 1, 2021 (consent)
• Received COVID-19 update (no action)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a 55% property tax incentive grant for a manufacturing facility expansion in Oakboro, expected to create 20 new jobs. They also approved advertising delinquent tax liens totaling $1,894,687.34, and passed several consent agenda items including budget amendments. A closed session was held for economic development and personnel discussions, and the County Manager received a $2,000 merit award.

• Approved economic development incentive grant for Oakboro expansion (7-0)
• Approved order to advertise 2020 delinquent tax liens totaling $1,894,687.34 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments #2021-58 through #2021-62 (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for National FBLA-PBL Week (7-0)
• Awarded $2,000 merit to County Manager for FY 2020-21 (7-0)
• Recessed to annual planning retreat on February 12, 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a resolution to refinance existing debt for the community college cosmetology building, EMS base, and communications equipment, generating $731,500 in savings over 15 years. A COVID-19 update was presented for information only, and the consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved debt consolidation resolution (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, vehicle refunds, and budget amendment (unanimous)