Stanly County public meetings in 2024

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Consolidated Health and Human Services Board will receive updates from Consolidated Human Services, the Department of Social Services, and the Health Department. The board will adopt a consent agenda covering routine items. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Adopt consent agenda
• Consolidated Human Services updates
• D.S.S. updates
• Health Department updates
• Public comments

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on a range of items, including the approval of public bonds and multiple budget amendments. They will also address appointments to the Water and Sewer Authority and Senior Services Advisory Boards, and reaffirm the county code of ethics. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and economic development consultation before the public portion.

• Approval of Public Bonds
• EMS – Budget Amendment 2025-42
• American Rescue Plan Grant Funding – Grants Project Ordinance
• Interlocal Agreement Amendment – West Stanly WWTP Expansion Project
• Sheriff's Office – Budget Amendment #2025-43; Building Materials

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners held its reorganization meeting, electing Mike Barbee as Chairman and Brandon King as Vice Chairman. The Board also renewed public official bonds, established its 2025 meeting and holiday schedules, approved committee assignments, and filled advisory board and authority vacancies. Additionally, the Board passed a resolution supporting the America 250 NC Committee and reaffirmed its code of ethics.

• Elected Mike Barbee as Chairman (5-2)
• Elected Brandon King as Vice Chairman (majority vote)
• Approved renewal of public official bonds for Finance Officer, Register of Deeds, and Tax Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 county commissioner board and committee assignments (7-0)
• Established the 2025 Board of Commissioners regular meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Established the 2025 county holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting the Stanly County America 250 NC Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed David Jackson and William Rigsbee, Jr. to the Stanly Water & Sewer Authority Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will consider public comment, a Voluntary Agricultural District program application, and an appointment to the Stanly Community College Board of Trustees. They will also vote on a consent agenda that includes minutes from the November 4 meeting, vehicle tax refunds for October 2024, a budget amendment for the Meadowcreek Church Road water line project, a health budget amendment (2025-39), and a budget amendment for jail expansion design and preconstruction. A closed session earlier will discuss economic development under G.S. 143-318.11(A)(4).

• Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) Program Application – presenter Clint Brooks
• Stanly Community College Board of Trustees appointment – presenter Andy Lucas
• Vehicle tax refunds for October 2024 – finance consent agenda item
• Meadowcreek Church Road Water Line Project – budget amendment
• Jail Expansion Design and Preconstruction – budget amendment

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners approved a Voluntary Agricultural District application for a 6.66-acre property, appointed Matthew L. Barringer to fill a vacancy on the Stanly Community College Board of Trustees, and approved the consent agenda. Public comment raised concerns about duck hunting near homes, but no action was taken.

• Approved VAD application for 31986 Blakley Drive, Albemarle (unanimous)
• Appointed Matthew L. Barringer to SCC Board of Trustees (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, vehicle tax refunds, and budget amendments (unanimous)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Consolidated Health and Human Services Board will hold a swearing‑in ceremony for Dolly Clayton and nominate her as chair and vice chair. The board will adopt the agenda, set the 2025 meeting schedule, and review updates from the Department of Social Services and the Health Department. It will also adopt a consent agenda for the October 3 minutes, hear public comments, and adjourn.

• Swearing‑in ceremony for Dolly Clayton
• Nomination of Dolly Clayton as Chairperson
• Nomination of Dolly Clayton as Vice Chairperson
• Adoption of 2025 board meeting schedule
• Review of DSS Report of Services (Sept 2024) and Health Dept. budget performance

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will meet on November 4, 2024. The agenda includes a fiscal year 23‑24 audit presentation, a resolution recognizing National Apprenticeship Week, and a resolution to authorize a grant for reusing the NC Commerce Building. The board will also adopt the 2025 schedule of values and consider several consent items such as the monthly financial report and a medical plan for the county detention center.

• Fiscal Year 23‑24 Audit Presentation by Alan Thompson
• National Apprenticeship Week Resolution presented by Candice Lowder
• Authorizing Resolution for NC Commerce Building Reuse Grant presented by Elizabeth Underwood
• Order of Adoption for 2025 Schedule of Values presented by Clinton Swaringen
• Sheriff's Office consent item: approval of the Stanly County Detention Center Medical Plan

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 Schedule of Values. The board will also consider board appointments and infrastructure projects for utilities and transportation.

• Public hearing for 2025 Schedule of Values
• Contract award recommendation for Partial McCoy Pump Station Forcemain Replacement
• Interlocal Agreement for West Stanly WWTP Expansion Project
• 5311 Community Transportation Program FY26
• Budget amendments for EMS and the Health Department

The Board unanimously approved a $241,250 budget amendment and authorized staff to contract with BRS, Inc. for the emergency replacement of approximately 700 linear feet of the McCoy Pump Station forcemain on Barbees Grove Road. The Board also approved several appointments, a proclamation, a transportation grant application, and an interlocal agreement to obligate remaining ARPA funds for the West Stanly WWTP expansion project.

• Approved $241,250 budget amendment and contract with BRS, Inc. for forcemain replacement (7-0)
• Approved World Sanfilippo Awareness Day proclamation for November 16 (7-0)
• Appointed Jeremy Almond to CHS Board Registered Nurse position, term ending Nov 2, 2028 (7-0)
• Appointed Annie Brown to CVB Board of Directors, term ending June 30, 2027 (7-0)
• Approved FY26 Section 5311 Community Transportation Program application for $542,539 with $67,881 local match (7-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Stanly Water & Sewer Authority to obligate $3,686,000 in ARPA funds (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and four budget amendments (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to address several updates and proposals. Topics include a homeless outreach program update, library grant funding, the 2025 property tax revaluation schedule, and a discussion of design and preconstruction contract options for a jail expansion project. The board will also consider a law‑enforcement agreement with the Town of Oakboro and adopt a consent agenda covering minutes, financial reports, tax refunds and several budget amendments.

• Jail Expansion Project – design and preconstruction contract options
• Sheriff's Office – Town of Oakboro law enforcement agreement
• Stanly County Library – NC DIT grant funds and personnel authorization
• Submission of 2025 revaluation schedule of property values
• Vehicle tax refunds for September 2024 (consent agenda item)

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners voted to proceed with Option D design and preconstruction services costing $2,503,212 for the jail expansion project. The Board also tabled a proposed law enforcement agreement with the Town of Oakboro until the town council reviews it and gathers public input. Additionally, the Board accepted a $200,000 state grant for library digital navigator positions and approved VAD board appointments.

• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved VAD Advisory Board appointments for Curtis Furr, Frank Lee, David Underwood, and Jody Smith (Unanimous)
• Tabled Gateway of Hope Homeless Outreach Program update to November 4, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment #2025-29 and project ordinance for a $200,000 NC DIT grant and creation of two digital navigator positions (Unanimous)
• Approved Option D design and preconstruction contract for the jail expansion project for $2,503,212 (5-2)
• Tabled the Town of Oakboro law enforcement agreement pending Oakboro Town Council review and public input (6-1)
• Designated Chair Lawhon as the NCACC Legislative Goals Conference voting delegate (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, tax refunds, and budget amendments (Unanimous)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Consolidated Health and Human Services Board will consider an application for a nurse position. It will review the Department of Social Services report of services for August 2024 and the Health Department's budget performance and activities summary reports for August 2024 (FY23‑24). The board will adopt a consent agenda, including minutes from the September 5, 2024 meeting, and will open the floor for public comments before adjourning.

• Consideration of nurse position application
• DSS Report of Services – August 2024
• Health Department Budget Performance Report – August 2024
• Health Department Activities Summary Report – August 2024 / FY23‑24
• Adoption of Consent Agenda (including meeting minutes from 9‑05‑24)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Consolidated Health and Human Services Board will adopt its meeting agenda and then receive updates, including a SPARE (Stanly Peer and Recovery Experts) briefing and July 2024 reports from the Department of Social Services and the Health Department. The board will review the Health Department's July 2024 budget performance and activity summary reports. It will adopt a consent agenda covering the August 1, 2024 meeting minutes, the 2023 CD Annual Report with a five‑year comparison, and the 2023 Child Fatality Prevention Team activity summary, before opening public comments.

• SPARE (Stanly Peer and Recovery Experts) update
• Board Report – July 2024
• Health Department Budget Performance Report – July 2024
• Health Department Activities Summary Report – July 2024
• Adoption of consent agenda items (meeting minutes, 2023 CD Annual Report, child fatality prevention summary)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to hear public comment, adopt a Childhood Cancer Awareness Month proclamation, and review grant presentations from NCDOT and the NC Department of Information Technology. The meeting includes a consent agenda with multiple budget amendments, notably a proposal for equipment for the Sheriff's Office SWAT team. Additional items include a socio‑economic data presentation and a proposal to replace the board’s A/V Tricaster for livestreaming.

• Childhood Cancer Awareness Month proclamation
• NCDOT FY26 5310 Capital Purchase of Service Grant public hearing and resolution
• NC DIT Broadband Grant Programs presentation
• Sheriff's Office budget amendment #2025-15: equipment for SWAT team
• A/V Tricaster replacement to livestream board meetings

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners approved a $60,000 grant application to expand transportation services for seniors, adopted a proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and endorsed socio-economic data for the Community Transportation Plan. The board also approved a consent agenda with multiple budget amendments and other items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $60K NCDOT 5310 grant application for senior transportation (unanimous)
• Adopted Childhood Cancer Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Endorsed socio-economic data for Community Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and other items (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a closed session to discuss a real estate transaction and then move to a public agenda. Commissioners will introduce the new Economic Development Director, review the Tax Collector's FY 2023‑2024 settlement, and consider a rezoning request and a land‑use plan amendment. Several budget amendment items and a request to sell surplus facilities are also on the consent agenda.

• Closed session to discuss a real estate transaction per G.S. 143‑318.11(A)(5) and consult the county attorney
• Introduction of the new Economic Development Director
• Tax Collector's annual settlement for FY 2023‑2024
• ZA 24‑04 – Garrett Smith rezoning request
• ZA 24‑05 – Amendment to the 2040 Stanly County Land Use Plan Map

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for an 8-acre tract on NC Highway 24/27 to allow a welding and fabrication business, and approved an amendment to the 2040 Land Use Plan map moving areas around four southwestern municipalities to Rural Preservation. The board also approved the tax collector's annual settlement, a $3,700 sculpture restoration, an acknowledgement of West Stanly VFD financing, and a resolution on annexation. All votes were unanimous except the land use amendment, which passed 6-1.

• Approved rezoning of 8 acres on NC 24/27 from RA to GB for welding business (7-0)
• Approved 2040 Land Use Plan map amendment moving areas to Rural Preservation (6-1)
• Approved tax collector's annual settlement and FY 2024-25 tax collection charge (7-0)
• Approved $3,700 for sculpture restoration and signage at Albemarle Library (7-0)
• Approved acknowledgement of West Stanly VFD $2,565,000 financing (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting NCACC legislative goal on annexation (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with budget amendments and other items (6-0, Crump recused)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The board will receive updates on the Dengue virus and Avian influenza. Members will review service reports from the Department of Social Services and a budget performance report for the Health Department.

• Dengue Virus & Avian Influenza update
• DSS Report of Services for May and June 2024
• Health Department Budget Performance Report for June 2024
• Accounts Receivable & Bad Debt Write Off (Act. 33.6)
• Annual update to the Health & Human Services Board Handbook

The Stanly County Consolidated Health and Human Services Board met on August 1, 2024, and approved the consent agenda, which included accounts receivable write-offs, meeting minutes, and policy reviews. The board also received informational updates on Dengue Virus, Avian Influenza, DSS services, and health department budget performance. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the consent agenda approval.

• Approved consent agenda including accounts receivable write-off, June meeting minutes, handbook update, and policy review (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Ric Cain as acting board chair (unanimous)
• Approved closed session to discuss personnel issue (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a $87,500 budget amendment for oversight of the new Emergency Services/911 Center. Commissioners will also review proposed changes to the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map and approve the FY25 County Aging Funding Plan.

• $87,500 budget amendment for professional services at the new 911 Center
• Amendment to the 2040 Stanly County Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map (ZA 24-03)
• Approval of the FY25 County Aging Funding Plan
• Appointments for three members to the Board of Adjustment
• Authorization of a contract with Mission Critical Partners for 911 Center oversight

The Board approved a map amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan to shift six areas into Rural Preservation Areas to protect farmland. Other actions included approving senior services funding and contracting for a new 911 center.

• Approved amendment to 2040 Land Use Plan map to move six areas to Rural Preservation Areas (6-1)
• Approved FY 2025 Stanly County Aging Funding Plan and $550,626 in funds (7-0)
• Approved $87,500 for Mission Critical Partners contract for new 911 Center (7-0)
• Reappointed Cindy Fish and Brenda Farmer to Board of Adjustment (7-0)
• Appointed Michael Williams to Board of Adjustment (7-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Asciutto as NCACC Annual Conference voting delegate (6-0)
• Tabled Centralina Region F Aging Advisory Committee vacancies due to no applicants (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including JCPC appointments and various budget amendments (7-0)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Consolidated Health and Human Services Board will review an annual update to the strategic plan. The meeting also includes reports on DSS services and health department budget performance through April 2024.

• Strategic Plan Annual Update
• DSS Report of Services for April 2024
• Health Department Budget Performance Report through April 2024
• Energy Programs Outreach Plan 2024-25
• Review of Board Operating Procedures and Department Policies

The Consolidated Health and Human Services Board discussed a proposed COVID Vaccine Moratorium but no motion was made to vote on it, and it was recorded as withdrawn. County manager Andy Lucas said the county received almost $2.1 million in COVID-related grant funding with agreement stipulations, and noncompliance could require repayment. The board approved its amended agenda and a consent agenda (Energy Programs Outreach Plan 2024-25, board operating procedures/department policies review, and 5-02-24 minutes) by unanimous votes. The meeting also included updates on the DSS report and the Health Department budget and activities.

• Amended agenda to add the Stanly County COVID Vaccine Moratorium under Health Department Updates — approved unanimously
• COVID Vaccine Moratorium — withdrawn; no motion was made to vote on it
• Consent agenda (Energy Programs Outreach Plan 2024-25, Board Operating Procedures/Department Policies Review, 5-02-24 minutes) — approved unanimously
• Motion to adjourn — approved unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 3, 2024, starting with a closed session on economic development and a real estate transaction. The board will discuss the FY 2024-25 budget public hearing and workshop dates, an update on the comprehensive transportation plan, and several appointments. They will also consider requests for audio-visual and fencing at the livestock arena, paving at the Agri-Civic and Livestock Arena, and approval of a design-build general contractor. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, financial reports, budget amendments, and a fireworks approval.

• FY 2024-25 Budget Public Hearing & Workshop Dates
• Stanly County Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
• Livestock Arena Audio Visual & Fencing Request
• Agri-Civic & Livestock Arena Paving
• Opioid Settlement Funding - Open Hands North Carolina (dba UHRI)

The Board approved funding for Uwharrie Harm Reduction Initiative's peer support personnel on the condition that its needle exchange program ceases by June 30, 2024. Other actions included selecting a contractor for the jail expansion and approving equipment for the new livestock arena.

• Approved $79,055 for UHRI peer support if needle exchange ends June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Bordeaux Construction Company Inc. as design-build contractor for Jail & Public Safety Facilities Expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved $270,000 for A/V equipment and $50,225 for fencing at Farm Bureau Livestock Arena (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments to complete all Agri-Civic & Livestock Arena paving in FY 2023-24 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Nancy Deeck to Library Board of Trustees (5-2)
• Appointed Courtney Lisk to Stanly Community College Board of Trustees (5-2)
• Reappointed Commissioner Scott Efird to Partners Behavioral Health Board (6-0)
• Appointed Candice Lowder and reappointed Amanda Rowland to Convention & Visitors Bureau (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will review the FY 2024-25 recommended budget and make recommendations on the use of Opioid Settlement Funds. The meeting includes a public hearing on an economic development incentive grant and the approval of health and dental premium rates for dependent care. Additionally, the board will consider repairs for the McCoy Pump Station and various appointments to the EDC and Library boards.

• Public Hearing - Economic Development Incentive Grant
• FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget Presentation
• FY 24-25 Opioid Settlement Fund Recommendations
• Pump Repair McCoy Pump Station To Secure Functionality
• FY 24-25 Dependent Care Health & Dental Premium Rate Approval

The Board approved $713,357 in FY 24-25 opioid settlement grants, though funding for Uwharrie Harm Reduction was tabled pending further review. Commissioners also approved a $48,986 budget amendment for pump station repairs and a 30% economic development incentive for a glass manufacturer. The presentation of the $92.6 million FY 24-25 recommended budget was for information only, while a motion to fund municipal parks grants failed 6-1.

• Approved $713,357 in opioid settlement grants for nine programs
• Tabled Uwharrie Harm Reduction Initiative funding ($79,055) for further discussion
• Approved $48,986 budget amendment for McCoy Pump Station repairs
• Approved 30% economic development incentive for glass manufacturer in Albemarle
• Failed motion to fund $70,811 in municipal parks grants (6-1 vote)
• Approved FY 24-25 health and dental premium rates for county employees
• Reappointed Darryl Smith to Centralina Workforce Development Board (6-0, Crump recused)
• Received FY 24-25 recommended budget presentation ($92.6M) for information only

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Consolidated Health and Human Services Board will meet to discuss budget proposals and fee schedules for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The board will also address a Covid vaccine resolution and subcommittee discussions.

• FY2024-25 Health Budget Proposal and Fee Schedule
• FY2024-25 DSS Budget Proposal
• Covid Vaccine Resolution
• DSS Board Report for March 2024
• Health Department Budget Performance Report through March 2024

The Consolidated Health and Human Services Board approved the FY2024-25 Health proposed budget and fee schedule, and voted to recommend the FY2024-25 DSS proposed budget to the Board of Commissioners. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved an amended agenda that removed a Covid Vaccine Resolution for future discussion, and approved the consent agenda. A subcommittee to help select a new Health & Human Services Director was discussed, with volunteers noted but no final appointments made.

• Approved amended agenda, pulling Covid Vaccine Resolution for future discussion (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024-25 Health proposed budget and fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation of FY2024-25 DSS proposed budget to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 4-04-24 CHS meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a $62,950 contract for the FY 2023-24 audit and a one-year catering contract for the Nutrition Program. They also authorized a mural at the Agri-Civic Center and adopted a National Day of Prayer proclamation.

• Approved mural at Agri-Civic Center funded by FACC (Unanimous)
• Approved Golden Corral of Asheboro as Nutrition Program caterer at $4.85/meal for one year (Unanimous)
• Approved Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. for FY 2023-24 audit at $62,950 (7-0)
• Approved 2024 National Day of Prayer Proclamation (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including vehicle tax refunds and budget amendments for EMS, Elections, and Sheriff's Office (7-0)
• Approved RFP for Arena AV System (7-0)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the March 7, 2024, meeting minutes. Members received reports on county health statistics, DSS services, and health department budget performance. The Board also entered a closed session to discuss a personnel matter.

• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel issue (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 3-07-24 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve a consent agenda containing multiple budget amendments and minutes. The board will also discuss a North Carolina Department of Transportation resolution for Lighthouse Road and a budget amendment for the Endy School Addition Project. A closed session regarding economic development will precede the public meeting.

• NC DOT Resolution for Lighthouse Road
• Endy School Addition Project Budget Amendment
• Consent Agenda includes budget amendments for DSS, Sheriff's Office, and Emergency Services
• Voluntary Agricultural District Program Applications
• Autism Acceptance Month Proclamation

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution for NC DOT to abandon a portion of Lighthouse Road adjacent to the Charlotte Pipe property in Oakboro by a 5-2 vote. The Board also unanimously approved an Autism Acceptance Month proclamation, two Voluntary Agricultural District applications, and the consent agenda. Additionally, the Board pulled the Endy School Addition Project budget amendment from the agenda.

• Pulled Endy School Addition Project budget amendment from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Autism Acceptance Month proclamation for April 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Thomas S. & Linda S. Whitley and Barry & Camey Whitley VAD application for 150.53 acres (7-0)
• Approved Thomas S. & Linda S. Whitley VAD application for 15.75 acres (unanimous)
• Approved NC DOT resolution for Lighthouse Road abandonment (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including March 18 minutes, financial reports, and multiple budget amendments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session, public comment, and several scheduled items. They will hear presentations on the Endy School addition project, voluntary agricultural district applications, a 911 board grant, a zoning request, an offsite water/sewer extension for the NC Emergency Training Center, and an opioid settlement funding appropriation for Nazareth Children & Family Services. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, budget amendments, and fireworks permits.

• Endy School Addition Project presentation
• Voluntary Agricultural District Program applications
• NC 911 Board Grant support assistance
• Planning & Zoning ZA 24-02
• Opioid Settlement Funding Appropriation Resolution - Nazareth Children & Family Services

The Board voted against a resolution to support the NC DOT in abandoning a section of Lighthouse Road. Other actions included approving agricultural district applications, a 911 grant application contract, and zoning updates.

• Denied resolution to abandon portion of Lighthouse Road (3-4)
• Approved VAD application for Eva & Jason McLean (unanimous)
• Approved VAD application for Barry S. & Camey B. Whitley (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment # 2024-91 and contract with Mission Critical Partners for 911 grant support (unanimous)
• Approved zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments ZA 24-02 (unanimous)
• Approved water and sewer extension contract with SKC, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 opioid settlement funding for Nazareth Children & Family Services (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including vehicle tax refunds and various budget amendments (unanimous)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 1, 2024, meeting. Members received annual board training from the UNC School of Government and reviewed service reports from the Department of Social Services and the Health Department.

• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved February 1, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a closed session on economic development and a real estate transaction, followed by a regular meeting. They will hear a presentation on water fluoridation, receive a Department of Social Services update, discuss a parks and recreation grant program, and vote on a contract for water line projects. The consent agenda includes several budget amendments and appointments.

• Contract award for Stony Gap & Meadowcreek Ch Road water line projects
• Public comment on water fluoridation: Safe or Toxic?
• Parks & Rec grant program for FY 24-25 budget
• Budget amendments for DSS temporary staffing and emergency placement funds
• Sheriff's Office budget amendment for state grant disbursement

The Board unanimously approved contracts and budget amendments for two water line projects. A motion to guarantee funding for the Parks & Recreation Grant Program in next year's budget was defeated.

• Approved State Utility Contractors, Inc. for Stony Gap and Meadowcreek Church Road water line projects (7-0)
• Approved budget amendments for Stony Gap and Meadowcreek Church Road water line projects (7-0)
• Denied motion to include Parks & Recreation Grant Program funding in next year's budget (1-6)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments for Planning, DSS, Sheriff's Office, and SCUSA (7-0)
• Approved February 19, 2024 regular meeting and work session minutes (7-0)
• Approved Plat Review Officer Resolution (7-0)
• Approved SCUSA Transportation Advisory Board Appointments (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a closed session on economic development and legal consultation, followed by a work session and regular meeting. They will consider using the design-build delivery method for the Jail and Public Safety Complex expansion and a project ordinance for the 911/EOC/EM facility. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, appointments, and financial reports.

• Criteria to use design-build construction for Jail and Public Safety Complex expansion
• 911/EOC/EM Facility Project Ordinance and Budget Amendment
• Airport Apron and Taxilanes Pavement Rehab project ordinance and budget amendment #2024-71
• Sheriff's Office budget amendments for donation, insurance settlement, and vehicle parts
• Vehicle tax refunds for January 2024

The Board approved criteria to use a design-build construction method for adding 96 beds to the existing jail, with an RFQ to follow to select a contractor and obtain a guaranteed maximum price. It also approved a capital project ordinance and budget amendments for a new Emergency Operations Center, including $800,000 for design drawings and a $1 million state grant for 911 equipment that must be spent by October 3, 2025. The February 5 work session minutes were amended to record Commissioners King and Crump's support for discontinuing the Greyhound bus stop in Albemarle, though the Board acknowledged it has no authority over the service. The consent agenda, including various budget amendments and appointments, was approved 7-0.

• Approved criteria for design-build delivery method for 96-bed jail expansion (unanimous)
• Approved EOC project ordinance, budget amendments #2024-74 and #2024-73, and Barnhill contract amendment authorization (7-0)
• Approved February 5 work session minutes with revisions recording King and Crump's support to discontinue Greyhound stop (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, vehicle tax refunds, financial report, budget amendments #2024-68, #2024-67, #2024-71, #2024-70, #2024-66, #2024-72, and TAB appointments (7-0)
• Moved to recess until February 23 at 9:00 a.m. for annual planning retreat (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, followed by public comment and several scheduled items. They will consider a conditional use permit, planning board appointments, a building reuse grant, and various budget amendments, among other items.

• CR23-04 Ali Darwich Conditional Use
• Authorizing Resolution - NC Commerce Building Reuse Grant
• 2023 Delinquent Tax Report
• NC Emergency Management Training Center Funding Agreement Amendment
• Budget amendments for Riverstone Clearing/Grading, meter purchases, and detention center repairs

The Board of Commissioners denied a request to rezone 2.5 acres for a vehicle sales lot. The Board also approved funding for emergency management training and created a new director position for the events center complex.

• Denied rezoning request CR23-04 for an automotive dealership (6-0)
• Approved $6,381,396 funding amendment for NC Emergency Management Training Center (7-0)
• Authorized new Events Facilities & Operations Director position and budget amendment #2024-64 (7-0)
• Approved resolution for NC Commerce Building Reuse Grant for Project Jacket (7-0)
• Ordered advertisement of $1,828,537.80 in FY 2023 delinquent tax liens (7-0)
• Reappointed Michael Williams, David Underwood, and Tim Fesperman to the Planning Board (7-0)
• Approved National FBLA Collegiate Week Proclamation (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including various budget amendments and surplus sales (7-0)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Consolidated Health and Human Services Board will consider initiating the 2024 Community Health Assessment survey, receive updates from the Department of Social Services and Health Department, and adopt the consent agenda including meeting minutes. The meeting includes routine reports and public comments.

• 2024 Community Health Assessment - Initiating Survey
• DSS Board Report - December 2023
• Exp/Rev Report thru Dec., 2023
• Activities Report thru Dec., 2023
• Adoption of Consent Agenda (1-04-24 Meeting Mins.)

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 4, 2024, meeting. Members received updates on the 2024 Community Health Assessment survey and budget reports for the Health Department and Department of Social Services.

• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved January 4, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a closed session for personnel and legal consultation, followed by a work session and regular meeting. The agenda includes presentations on restoring Badin Lake, the community impact of Parks & Recreation, and an update from the EDC. They will also consider a zoning text amendment and several budget items.

• Presentation on Restoring & Preserving Badin Lake
• Presentation on Impact of Parks & Recreation on the Community
• ZA23-10 Text Amendment to define 'substantially commenced work' and 'substantial expenditure'
• Airport TRDF Budget Ordinance
• Emergency Services Budget Amendments 2024-07 and 2024-60

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners approved a text amendment to the zoning and subdivision ordinances defining 'Substantially Commenced Work' as 25% or more of a project's total estimated cost completed within 2 years, and 50% or more within 4 years, to establish and continue a vested right. The amendment passed 5-2, with Chair Lawhon and Commissioner Asciutto voting against. The Board also received informational presentations on Badin Lake restoration, parks and recreation impact, and the Economic Development Commission, and approved a consent agenda 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ZA23-10 text amendment defining 'Substantially Commenced Work' as 25% of project cost within 2 years and 50% within 4 years (5-2)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget ordinances, and tax refunds (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Consolidated Health and Human Services Board

The Consolidated Health and Human Services Board is holding a regular meeting with updates from the Department of Social Services and the Health Department, including financial and activity reports through November 2023. The board will also consider adopting the consent agenda, which includes the minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• DSS Board Report - November 2023
• Exp/Rev Report thru November 2023
• Activities Summary Report thru November 2023
• Adoption of Consent Agenda (CHHS Meeting Minutes 12-07-23)

The Stanly County Consolidated Health and Human Services Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. The board reviewed updates on the dental clinic, Department of Social Services, and Health Department, noting increased foster care caseloads and upcoming budget planning. No new policies or funding decisions were made during this regular meeting.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Dental clinic service appreciation noted (no action)
• DSS report reviewed: foster care caseload up 52% in 2023
• Health Department budget performance reviewed (37% expenditures, 53% revenue)
• Respiratory virus surveillance update provided
• New food safety law noted for two local facilities
• Vacancy for Registered Nurse board member announced

Board of Commissioners

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for a personnel issue, followed by a work session. They will consider several zoning requests and text amendments, approve a resolution on school capital planning, adopt the FY 2024-2025 budget calendar, and review a change order for the Livestock Arena Project. The consent agenda includes budget amendments and appointments.

• 2024 Repairs to West Stanly WWTP and McCoy Pump Station
• ZA23-12 - Martha Ingold, Harmony Road
• ZA23-10 Text Amendment - Definition of Substantial Expenditure
• ZA23-11 Text Amendment - Section 405 Multiple Uses On A Lot
• Livestock Arena Project - Change Order #2

The Board approved a resolution to collaborate with the school system on capital facility needs and authorized a $227,833 change order for the Livestock Arena Project. Zoning decisions included a new limit of one primary home per lot and the denial of a rezoning request on Harmony Road.

• Approved budget amendments #2024-54 and #2024-55 for West Stanly WWTP and McCoy Pump Station repairs (Unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 4.2 acre parcel on Harmony Road from RA to R40 (6-1)
• Tabled text amendment ZA23-10 regarding 'Substantial Expenditure' definition (Unanimous)
• Approved text amendment ZA23-11 limiting lots to one primary single family home (7-0)
• Denied text amendment ZA23-13 to remove 800 sq ft limit for Accessory Dwelling Units (5-2)
• Approved School System Capital Planning & Collaboration Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget calendar (7-0)
• Approved $227,833 Livestock Arena Project Change Order #2 (Unanimous)