Yadkin County, North Carolina

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will adopt a decorum policy requiring members and citizens to conduct themselves respectfully, with the Chairman empowered to ask disruptive individuals to leave or recess the meeting. The agenda also lists a public hearing and discussion of contracts, fees, and budget items, though no specific details are provided.

• Adopt decorum policy for meeting conduct
• Public hearing (topic not specified)
• Discussion of contracts
• Discussion of fees
• Discussion of budget items

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections will approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting and provide a public comments period. It will also discuss a possible extension of the candidate filing deadline for the Town of East Bend commissioner contest.

• Approve minutes from June 16, 2026 meeting
• Public comments session
• Consider candidate filing extension for Town of East Bend commissioner contest

Soil and Water

The board will consider approval of a $10,306 rooftop runoff management system contract. It will also receive updates from the district and division, and review the fiscal year 2026 annual report and updated ranking sheets.

• RFP submitted – 99-2026-021 – $4,569 – Rooftop Runoff Management System
• RFP for approval – 99-2026-016 – $10,306 – Rooftop Runoff Management System
• Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2026
• Updated Ranking Sheets

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request to allow an accessory structure on a .8-acre property at 1824 Gospel Way Church Rd. The applicant seeks to place the structure in the front yard, which is currently prohibited by zoning regulations.

• Consideration of VAR26-004: Variance to vacate rear yard placement requirement for accessory buildings
• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2026
• Public hearing for variance case VAR26-004 Brown
• Notice sent to adjacent property owners on June 29, 2026
• Legal advertisement in Yadkin Ripple on July 2, 2026

County Commissioners

The provided agenda text consists only of numeric codes, with no discernible decisions or discussions. No substantive actions can be identified.

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting with standard procedural matters and a reminder of decorum rules. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy proposals are listed in the agenda.

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections will discuss an Early Voting Plan, electioneering/buffer zone rules, and appointment of a Boonville Precinct Judge. The board will also approve minutes from March 13, 2026.

• Early Voting Plan discussion
• Electioneering/Buffer Zone discussion
• Boonville Precinct Judge appointment
• Approval of March 13, 2026 minutes

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including budget amendments, contracts, and policy updates. A public hearing will be held on the FY2027 budget and fee schedule, as well as on an amended road addresses ordinance and rezoning case RZ26-005. The board will also take action on specific contracts and funding projects.

• FY2027 Budget and Fee Schedule public hearing
• Amended Road Addresses Ordinance public hearing
• Rezoning Case RZ26-005 legislative hearing
• USDA NRCS Watershed Rehabilitation Program Funding
• VIPER Tower RFP bids

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board will review a rezoning request (RZ26-006) for a 26.887-acre parcel at 2624 US 601 Highway, deannexed from the Town of Yadkinville effective June 30, 2026. The property is proposed to be zoned Residential Institutional (RI) to allow development of a church and school. The board will also consider approving a final major subdivision plat for Phase 1 off Lone Hickory Road (parcels 154431, 154432, 154433).

• RZ26-006: Rezoning of 26.887 acres at 2624 US 601 Hwy (parcel 154929) to Residential Institutional (RI)
• Property deannexed from Town of Yadkinville effective June 30, 2026, per Session Law 2026-2
• J5G Holding LLC Major Subdivision: Approval of final plat for Phase 1 off Lone Hickory Rd (parcels 154431, 154432, 154433)
• Staff report notes the rezoning would allow multifamily, institutional, and limited commercial uses
• Public hearing and final decision on rezoning will occur at a later Board of County Commissioners meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will meet on June 8, 2026 to discuss a variance request (VAR26-003) that seeks to remove the rear‑yard placement requirement for accessory buildings on the parcel at 1824 Gospel Way Church Rd (parcel #132408). The board must approve the request by a four‑fifths majority if it meets statutory hardship criteria. Minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting will be approved before the variance is considered.

• VAR26-003: variance to vacate rear‑yard setback for accessory structures at 1824 Gospel Way Church Rd (parcel #132408)
• Approval of minutes from the May 11, 2026 Board of Adjustment meeting

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to place a sales and use tax referendum on the November 6, 2025 ballot, based on community survey results. They will also hold a public hearing to set a legislative hearing for a zoning map amendment (RZ26-008) and act on multiple budget amendments and contracts, including roofing services for county buildings. Additionally, the board will review a community survey on local sales and use tax and fill vacancies on advisory boards.

• Resolution to place a sales and use tax referendum on the November 6, 2025 ballot
• Resolution supporting sales and use tax referendum based on citizen survey priorities
• Public hearing to set legislative hearing for zoning map amendment case RZ26-008
• Budget amendments for Finance, Fire Marshal, Governing Body, Public Buildings, Tax Office, and Sheriff's Office
• Professional roofing services contracts for CID Building and Library

Soil and Water

The board will vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Plan of Work, Long Range Plans for 2027-2030, and three cost-share contracts totaling $20,881 for rooftop runoff management and an AgWRAP well. They will also receive updates from staff and the NRCS.

• Approve Annual Plan of Work for FY 2027
• Approve Long Range Plans for 2027-2030
• Cost-share contract 99-2026-020 for rooftop runoff management: $6,312.00
• Cost-share contract 99-2026-802 for AgWRAP Well: $10,000.00
• Cost-share contract 99-2026-021 for rooftop runoff management: $4,569.00

The board approved the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. It then approved the FY 2027 Annual Plan of Work and the 2027‑2030 Long Range Plans, each by a 5‑0 vote. Three cost‑share applications and two cost‑share contracts were also approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 16, 2026 meeting (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2027 Annual Plan of Work (5‑0)
• Approved 2027‑2030 Long Range Plans (5‑0)
• Approved Cost Share Application 99‑2026‑020 (Rooftop Runoff Management System) (5‑0)
• Approved Cost Share Application 99‑2026‑802 (AgWRAP Well) (5‑0)
• Approved Cost Share Contract 99‑2026‑020 for $6,312.00 (5‑0)
• Approved Cost Share Contract 99‑2026‑802 for $10,000.00 (5‑0)

County Commissioners

At this special session, the Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will receive presentations on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and the accompanying fee schedule. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.

• Presentation of FY 2026-2027 Budget to the Board
• Presentation of FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule to the Board

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning case RZ-26-003. They will also take action on a solid waste insourcing project ordinance, approve several budget amendments, and vote on contracts for body-worn cameras and medical waste disposal. A $250,000 federal rural health grant application is also on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing and consideration of rezoning case RZ-26-003
• Action on Solid Waste Insourcing Project Ordinance
• Approval of body-worn camera contract with HALO Americas for Fire Marshal's Office ($7,200 over three years)
• Approval of medical waste disposal contract renewal with EnviCare/SanPro (up to $6,000 over three years)
• Consideration of Federal Rural Health Transformation Program grant application for $250,000

County Commissioners

This is a special budget workshop session where the Board of Commissioners will hear budget presentations from Arlington, Boonville, Buck Shoals, Courtney, East Bend, Fall Creek, Forbush, Lone Hickory, West Yadkin, and Yadkinville fire departments, plus the Rescue Squad. A closed session is also scheduled.

• Discussion with Arlington Fire Department
• Discussion with Boonville Fire Department
• Discussion with Buck Shoals Fire Department
• Discussion with Courtney Fire Department
• Discussion with East Bend Fire Department

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board will review a rezoning request (RZ26-005) for 6.5 acres at 3924 Shady Grove Church Rd. The applicant seeks to change the zoning from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential Limited (RL). The board will make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners on consistency with the comprehensive plan.

• Rezoning case RZ26-005 for 6.5 acres at 3924 Shady Grove Church Rd (parcel 146348) from RA to RL
• Planning Board to recommend approval or denial to Board of County Commissioners
• Property is vacant and located in Rural Agricultural Area on the Future Land Use Map
• Staff analysis notes potential consistency with housing diversity goals and rural preservation policies

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting. It then voted 3‑2 to rezone parcel 146348 at 3924 Shady Grove Church Rd. from Rural Agricultural to Residential Limited, noting relevant land‑use goals. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ26-005 parcel 146348 from Rural Agricultural to Residential Limited (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will hear variance case VAR26-002 for a property at 3311 Cummings Rd. The applicants, Dylan and Destiny Weddle, request a variance to place an accessory structure in the front yard because the backyard has elevation and flooding concerns. The board will decide whether to grant the variance from the rear yard placement requirement. The meeting also includes approval of the April 13, 2026 minutes.

• VAR26-002: Variance to vacate rear yard placement requirement for accessory buildings at 3311 Cummings Rd (PIN# 5900512877)
• Applicants cite backyard elevation and creek flooding as hardships
• Board must find all four statutory criteria met for approval (requires 4/5 majority)
• Evidentiary hearing notice mailed to adjacent property owners April 28, 2026

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from the April 11, 2026 meeting. It also unanimously approved variance VAR26-002 to vacate the rear‑yard placement requirement for accessory buildings on the parcel at 3311 Cummings Rd. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 11, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance VAR26-002 to vacate rear‑yard placement for 3311 Cummings Rd (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a Budget Workshop Meeting to review the proposed FY2026-2027 budget. The County Manager will present the budget, and Department Directors will provide comments.

• Budget Workshop Meeting
• FY2026-2027 Budget presentation
• Comments from Department Directors

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider a proposed budget adjustment for Fiscal Year 2026, including a 2.5% property tax rate increase, and hold public hearings on various county matters.

• Public hearing on proposed budget and tax rate increase
• Public hearing on proposed budget and tax rate decrease
• Public hearing on proposed budget and tax rate freeze
• Public hearing on proposed budget and tax rate rollback
• Public hearing on proposed budget and tax rate reduction

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the FY27 budget and fee schedule, including setting a public hearing for June 15, 2026. The meeting includes votes on several service contracts and a public hearing for a rezoning case.

• Public hearing and consideration of Rezoning Case R26-003
• Contract for Children's Center of Surry Nurturing Parenting Program not to exceed $75,000
• Grant application for FY25 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program in the amount of $735,000.00
• Public hearing and consideration of the Revised Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance Amendment
• Ambulance purchase Letter of Intent

Soil and Water

The Board will discuss the FY 2027 Strategic Plan and Local Policies. Members are deciding on a rehabilitation assistance request for Watershed Dam 19A and several rooftop runoff management contracts.

• RFP 99-2024-009 for Rooftop Runoff Management: $4,346.00
• Watershed Dam 19A Rehabilitation Assistance Request review and approval
• Rooftop Runoff Management contracts ranging from $2,860.00 to $10,306.00
• Conservation plans for Jeffrey Wayne Doub (99.4 Ac) and Derrick Gene Hobson (1019.4 Ac)
• FY 2027 Strategic Plan and Local Policies

The board adopted the FY 2027 Strategic Plan and updated Local Cost Share Policies. It also approved a grant request to begin design work on Dam 19A, an RFP for a rooftop runoff management system, and several cost‑share applications and contracts for similar runoff projects. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved FY 2027 Strategic Plan and Local Cost Share Policies (5‑0)
• Approved Watershed Dam 19A Rehabilitation Assistance Request (5‑0)
• Approved RFP for contract 99-2024-009 Rooftop Runoff Management System $4,346 (5‑0)
• Approved Cost Share Application 99-2026-014 Rooftop Runoff Management System (4‑0, Greg Moxley abstained)
• Approved Cost Share Application 99-2026-015 Rooftop Runoff Management System (5‑0)
• Approved Cost Share Contract 99-2026-014 Rooftop Runoff Management System $4,004 (4‑0, Greg Moxley abstained)
• Approved Cost Share Contract 99-2026-015 Rooftop Runoff Management System $3,994 (5‑0)
• Approved Spot Checks and Program Audit Report (5‑0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Planning Board and Board of Commissioners will receive an agricultural update, an economic development update, and will discuss a draft Request for Proposals for the county's Land Use Plan.

• Agricultural Update
• Economic Development Update
• Land Use Plan Request for Proposals (RFP) Draft

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will consider a Special Use Permit application (SUP26-002) for an animal kennel on a 2.281‑acre parcel on Big Oak Drive (PIN 583900938550). The applicant is Michael & Karen Carter and the land is currently zoned Rural Agricultural (RA). A majority vote is required to approve the permit. The meeting includes the required evidentiary hearing notices that were published and mailed earlier this month.

• Special Use Permit SUP26-002 for an animal kennel on Big Oak Drive, PIN 583900938550
• Applicant: Michael & Karen Carter
• Current zoning: Rural Agricultural (RA) on 2.281 acres
• Board must vote; a majority is needed for approval
• Legal notice published in the Yadkin Ripple on April 2, 2026

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the March meeting unanimously. The Board then approved Special Use Permit SUP26-002, allowing a family‑owned animal kennel on Big Oak Drive, after a public hearing with no opposition. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit SUP26-002 for kennel on Big Oak Drive (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners held a special session on April 13, 2026. The agenda includes attending a Surry Community College Board of Trustees meeting, a closed session, and a board action to consider a budget amendment. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Budget amendment consideration (Board Action)
• Closed session
• Attendance at Surry Community College Board of Trustees meeting

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board will review and vote on rezoning application RZ26‑004 to change 11.15 acres at 4217 W Old US 421 Hwy from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Restricted Residential (RR). Staff notes the parcel lies in Economic Development, Rural Transition, and Community Service areas and has public water available. The Board’s recommendation will be sent to the Board of County Commissioners for a final decision.

• Rezoning of 11.15‑acre parcel #157984 at 4217 W Old US 421 Hwy from Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential
• Parcel is located in Economic Development, Rural Transition, and Community Service areas
• Public water service is available for the property
• Planning Board will vote to recommend approval or denial to the County Commissioners
• Approval of March 2026 meeting minutes

The board approved the March meeting minutes unanimously. It then approved the rezoning of parcel #157984 from Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential, also unanimously. The board will forward its recommendation to the Board of Commissioners and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 157984 to Restricted Residential (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners reminded members and citizens to conduct themselves respectfully and outlined the Chairman's authority to remove or recess disruptive participants. The meeting agenda includes a series of public items identified only by numbers (e.g., 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 46, 57, 65, 86, 98, 99, 110, 111, 112, 113, 115, 130, 131, 132, 133, 144, 151, 158, 159, 165). No specific actions, contracts, or dollar amounts are detailed in the agenda.

• Reminder of decorum expectations and enforcement procedures
• Public agenda item 15
• Public agenda item 34 (change in revenue and expenditure or transfers)
• Public agenda item 46 (change in revenue and expenditure or transfers)
• Public agenda items 86, 98, 110, 115, 130, 151, 165

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education are holding a joint meeting. The agenda consists of reports from the County Manager and the Superintendent.

• Report from County Manager
• Report from Superintendent

The joint session of the Yadkin County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote. No other resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned joint meeting (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will address a statement on meeting decorum, outlining how members and citizens should conduct themselves and the procedures for handling disruptions. No specific rezoning, contract, or ordinance items are listed on the agenda. The meeting appears to focus on procedural guidelines rather than substantive policy decisions.

• Discussion of board decorum policy and enforcement procedures

The Board approved multiple budget adjustments and contracts, including a shredding service, a scanner service, and a public‑health agreement. It also approved the donation of a 2018 Dodge Charger to the county school system. Finally, Commissioners voted to hold a public hearing on the revised Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance on April 20, 2026.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (5-0)
• Approved February 2026 tax adjustments and refunds (5-0)
• Approved Pioneer Shredding Services contract (5-0)
• Approved Tek84 Intercept Whole Body Scanner contract (5-0)
• Approved FY2027 Consolidated Agreement with Division of Public Health (5-0)
• Approved donation of 2018 Dodge Charger to Yadkin County School System (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance revisions on April 20, 2026 (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections meeting on March 13, 2026 will open, approve the minutes from its March 9, 2026 meeting, and address new business items. New business includes a canvass of election results and discussion of the board's meeting schedule. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Approve minutes from March 9, 2026 meeting
• Canvass election results
• Discuss and set board meeting schedule

The Board of Elections voted to accept and finalize the March 3, 2026 primary election results, with a 5‑0 vote. Afterward, a motion to adjourn was made and the meeting ended at 11:30 am. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted March 3, 2026 primary election results (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from March 9, 2026. The agenda contains no specific new business items for decision or discussion.

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will review a Special Use Permit application to allow a wireless communications tower on a parcel on Smithtown Rd (PIN 593000042801). The board will also hear an appeal of an administrative decision concerning a zoning violation (ZV25-023) that alleges a recreational vehicle is being used as a permanent residence and an unpermitted structure exists at 2533 Ireland Rd (PIN 488700808847). The meeting includes approval of the minutes from the January 12, 2026 session.

• SUP26-001 – Special Use Permit for a Verizon wireless communications tower on Smithtown Rd (PIN 593000042801)
• AP26-001 – Appeal of administrative decision on zoning violation ZV25-023 for 2533 Ireland Rd (PIN 488700808847)
• Approval of minutes from the January 12, 2026 Board of Adjustment meeting

The Board of Adjustment reviewed a proposed wireless tower on an 11‑acre rural‑agricultural parcel. They examined the special‑use permit factors, including safety, visual impact, and community benefits. No approval, denial, or vote was recorded in the minutes.

Planning

The Planning Board will review a request to rezone 54.1 acres from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Highway Business (HB). The owners intend to use the property for an office and warehouse. The board will make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the request's consistency with the County Land Use Plan.

• RZ26-003: Rezoning of 54.1+/- acres at 6205 E Old US 421 Hwy (parcel# 142158) from Rural Agricultural to Highway Business

The board unanimously approved the amended meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved rezoning case RZ26‑003 for a portion of the 54.1‑acre parcel #142158 to Highway Business, contingent on a completed survey before the Board of Commissioners meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved amended minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of portion of parcel #142158 to Highway Business pending survey (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from March 6, 2026, and conduct a sample hand-to-eye audit. The meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2026, at 9:00am at 1300 Unifi Industrial Rd.

• Approval of March 6, 2026 minutes
• Sample hand-to-eye audit
• Next meeting announced for March 12, 2026

The Board of Elections voted to accept the results of the Sample Hand‑to‑Eye Audit of the U.S. Senate contest, with the motion passing 3‑0. No discrepancies were found between the audit and Election Day machine counts. The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 a.m. A next meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. if needed.

• Accepted Sample Hand‑to‑Eye Audit results (motion passed 3‑0)
• Meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m.

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to discuss provisional ballots and manual data entry for FBSH ballots. The body will also review minutes from March 2 and March 3, 2026.

• Provisional Ballots
• Manual Data Entry- FBSH Ballot

The Board of Elections approved 11 provisional ballots and partially approved 4, while rejecting 8 ballots, each motion passing 5-0. A separate motion to manually enter votes from an emergency-bin ballot was also approved 5-0. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved 11 provisional ballots (5-0)
• Partially approved 4 provisional ballots (5-0)
• Rejected 8 provisional ballots (5-0)
• Approved manual entry of emergency-bin ballot votes (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections will approve the minutes from its March 2, 2026 meeting. It will then discuss matters related to absentee ballots. The meeting will close with an announcement of the next session on March 6, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2026
• Discussion of absentee ballot procedures

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss budget amendments, contract approvals, and a public hearing for a zoning ordinance text amendment. The meeting also includes a proposal to declare March 2026 as Abandoned Cemeteries Awareness Month.

• Public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Rural Transition Growth Area
• Budget amendments for EMS part-time salary, Sheriff's Office salary, and Finance technology capital
• Contracts with Schindeler Elevator Corporation and Todd Brothers Plumbing
• Soil, Water, Parks and Recreation shed contract and funds appropriation
• Yadkin County Emergency Communications Tower and Yadkin Memorial Park (PART) application

The Yadkin County Board adopted its agenda, approved prior meeting minutes, and adopted a resolution for Abandoned Cemeteries Awareness Month. It approved budget amendments for EMS and Sheriff workers' compensation, authorized a $46,750 equipment shed contract, scheduled a legislative public hearing on a zoning text amendment for March 16, 2026, and selected Engineering Tower Solutions to provide tower development services up to $69,200. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted agenda, moving Todd Brothers Plumbing contract to Board Action (5-0)
• Approved December 2025 regular session minutes (5-0)
• Adopted resolution declaring March Abandoned Cemeteries Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved EMS and Sheriff workers‑comp and salary budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved payment of $80.33 NEMT reimbursement (5-0)
• Scheduled legislative public hearing for zoning text amendment on March 16, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved $46,750 equipment shed contract with Plum Ridge Farm LLC (5-0)
• Selected Engineering Tower Solutions to provide tower development services up to $69,200 (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from February 24, 2026. The board is scheduled to discuss absentee ballots under new business.

• Discussion of absentee ballots

The Board of Elections approved the February 24 minutes, accepted 15 CIV and 1 OVR absentee ballots, and adjourned the meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted February 24 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted 15 CIV and 1 OVR absentee ballots (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to review absentee ballots and a resolution regarding electioneering signs. The board will also discuss a judge at NLIB.

• Absentee Ballots
• EV BOE Sign/Electioneering Resolution
• Judge at NLIB

The Board of Elections unanimously approved the February 17 minutes. It also unanimously accepted six CIV and one MIL absentee ballots. The board discussed drafting a resolution on campaign sign placement and electioneering and will seek State Board feedback. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved February 17 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted 6 CIV and 1 MIL absentee ballots (5-0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn (5-0)

Soil and Water

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board will review and approve agenda items, minutes, and board updates. Members will elect officers and update local cost‑share policies. The meeting includes approval of several rooftop runoff management RFPs and cost‑share contracts with specified dollar amounts. Conservation plans for various acres will also be discussed.

• Approve RFP 99-2026-006 – Rooftop Runoff Management System – $4,098.00
• Approve RFP 99-2026-003 – Rooftop Runoff Management System – $4,055.00
• Approve RFP 99-2024-006 – Rooftop Runoff Management Systems – $6,901.00
• Approve RFP 99-2025-004 – Waste Application System – $15,804.00
• Approve Cost Share Contract 99-2026-011 – Rooftop Runoff Management System – $7,988.00

The board filled the vacant Chair and Vice‑Chair positions, naming Jo Linville as Chair and Van Hemric as Vice‑Chair. It amended the signatory authority policy to allow the Chair or Vice‑Chair to sign RFPs. The board approved the education contest budget, several rooftop runoff management RFPs, cost‑share applications and contracts, and five USDA conservation plans.

• Jo Linville appointed Board Chair (motion carried 5 — 0)
• Van Hemric appointed Vice‑Chair (motion carried 5 — 0)
• Amended policy to give Chair or Vice‑Chair signatory authority for RFPs (motion carried 5 — 0)
• Education contest budget breakdown approved (motion carried 5 — 0)
• RFP 99‑2026‑006 – Rooftop Runoff Management System – $4,098.00 approved (motion carried 4 — 0, Van Hemric abstaining)
• Cost Share Application 99‑2026‑010 – Rooftop Runoff Management System approved (motion carried 5 — 0)
• Cost Share Contract 99‑2026‑010 – Rooftop Runoff Management System – $4,142.00 approved (motion carried 5 — 0)
• Five USDA Conservation Plans approved (each motion carried 5 — 0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections will open the meeting, approve the February 10, 2026 minutes, and discuss absentee ballot matters. No other new business is listed. The board will also announce the next meeting on February 24, 2026 at 8:30 am, noting it may be cancelled if there are no absentee ballots or other new business.

• Approve minutes from February 10, 2026
• Discuss absentee ballots
• Announce next meeting on February 24, 2026 at 8:30 am (subject to cancellation if no absentee ballots or other new business)

The Board of Elections accepted the February 10, 2026 minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It then approved eight civilian and one military absentee ballot, also 5‑0. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting by a 5‑0 vote.

• Accepted February 10, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted 8 civilian and 1 military absentee ballots (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider zoning map amendments for the Collins and Melton cases. The meeting includes decisions on several facility improvements and the appointment of members to various county boards.

• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment Case R25-008 (Collins)
• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment Case R26-001 (Melton)
• Contract for a new steel deck truck scale at the Solid Waste Facility via Charlotte Scale
• Proposed hallway door addition at Magnolia Building
• Driveway and cement pad installations at Quonset Hut

The commissioners adopted the agenda after removing the Quadient contract item (vote 50). They approved the November 2025 and December 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). The consent agenda was approved, including a transfer of funds for the sheriff’s office vehicle maintenance, January 2026 tax adjustments and refunds, and a contract for a new 200,000‑lb truck scale at the solid waste facility (all 5‑0). No final action was taken on the rezoning request presented at the public hearing.

• Adopted agenda with Quadient contract removed (vote 50)
• Approved November 2025 and December 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office vehicle maintenance fund transfer (5-0)
• Approved January 2026 tax adjustments and refunds (5-0)
• Approved Charlotte Scale contract for 200,000‑lb truck scale at Solid Waste Facility (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections will convene to approve minutes from February 3, 2026, and address new business items including absentee ballots and an inclement weather emergency vehicle resolution.

• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2026
• Discussion of absentee ballots
• Inclement Weather EV Resolution
• Judge at NBCK
• Next meeting scheduled for February 17, 2026

The board accepted the December 16, 2025 and February 3, 2026 meeting minutes. It approved two CIV absentee ballots and the EV Inclement Weather Resolution. The board appointed Jack Hammiller as a judge for the NBCK precinct for the March 3, 2026 primary. The meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted Dec 16 2025 and Feb 3 2026 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved two CIV absentee ballots (5‑0)
• Approved EV Inclement Weather Resolution (5‑0)
• Appointed Jack Hammiller as NBCK precinct judge for Mar 3 2026 primary (5‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5‑0)

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board will consider a request to rezone 13.7 acres on US 601 from Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential. The owners intend to subdivide the property for single-family homes. The board will review the request for consistency with the county's land use plan.

• Rezoning of 13.7 acres on US 601 from Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential
• Consideration of a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
• Approval of January 12, 2026, meeting minutes
• Public hearing notification sent to adjacent property owners on January 23, 2026

The Planning Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting. The board cancelled rezoning case RZ26-002 for 13 acres on US 601 Hwy after the applicant withdrew the request. No refund was available for the withdrawn application. No action was taken on the proposed zoning ordinance text amendment.

• Approved Jan 12 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled rezoning case RZ26-002 for 13 acres on US 601 Hwy (withdrawn by applicant)
• No action taken on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (discussion only)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will adopt the agenda, approve November 3, 2025 meeting minutes, and consider a consent agenda that includes budget amendments, a grant application, a prison maintenance contract, and an ordinance amendment. They will also set legislative public hearings for two zoning map amendment cases and vote on appropriating funds for a human services vehicle and several contract matters. Additional items include appointments to vacant board positions and a tentative joint meeting with the Board of Education.

• Budget Amendments for Finance/Insurance Payments (consent agenda)
• Smart Start Child Care Health Consultant Grant Application (consent agenda)
• Northstar Prison Maintenance & Repair Contract (consent agenda)
• Public hearing set for Zoning Map Amendment Case RZ25-008 Collins
• Appropriate Funds for a Human Services Vehicle

The commissioners adopted the agenda with two additional state vehicle quotes and an unpaid taxes item. They approved the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of consent‑agenda items, including budget amendments, a Smart Start grant application, a Northstar Prison maintenance contract, and an amendment to the Public Facilities Project Ordinance. The board scheduled legislative public hearings for zoning map amendment cases RZ25‑008 and RZ26‑001. Finally, they approved purchasing a 2026 Toyota Sienna van for the Human Services Agency, authorizing the related budget amendment.

• Adopt agenda with added vehicle quotes and unpaid taxes item (5‑0)
• Approve November 3, 2025 regular and closed session minutes (5‑0)
• Approve Finance/Insurance Payments budget amendment (5‑0)
• Approve Smart Start $45,000 grant application (5‑0)
• Approve Northstar Prison Maintenance & Repair contract (5‑0)
• Approve Public Facilities Project Ordinance Amendment #7 (5‑0)
• Schedule Legislative Public Hearing for Zoning Map Amendment Case RZ25‑008 (5‑0)
• Approve purchase of 2026 Toyota Sienna van for Human Services (5‑0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections meeting on February 3, 2026 will discuss three new business items: absentee ballots, a new building, and appointment of multi-partisan assistance team members. The meeting may be cancelled if there are no absentee ballots or other new business, and a weather cancellation notice will be given if needed. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from December 16, 2025 and announcement of the next meeting on February 10, 2026.

• Consideration of absentee ballot procedures
• Discussion of a new building
• Appointment of multi-partisan assistance team members

The board unanimously approved two UOCAVA absentee ballots. It also unanimously appointed Pam Crouse and Twinkle Hester to the Multi‑Partisan Assistance Team. The Inclement Weather Resolution was preliminarily approved by the three members present, pending full board approval. A motion to adjourn passed 3‑0.

• Approved 2 UOCAVA absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Appointed Pam Crouse to Multi‑Partisan Assistance Team (unanimous)
• Appointed Twinkle Hester to Multi‑Partisan Assistance Team (unanimous)
• Preliminarily approved Inclement Weather Resolution (3 members present)
• Motion to adjourn approved (3‑0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will reiterate its decorum policy for members and citizens. A budget item addressing changes in revenue, expenditures, or inter‑departmental transfers will be discussed. The agenda includes a public hearing segment. No specific contracts or rezoning proposals are listed.

• Reaffirmation of board and public decorum guidelines
• Discussion of changes in revenue, expenditures, or transfers between departments or funds
• Public hearing portion of the meeting

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to review absentee ballots and discuss a new building. The board will also appoint members to the Multi-partisan Assistance Team.

• Absentee ballots
• New building discussion
• Appointment of Multi-partisan Assistance Team members

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a pre-budget workshop to review priorities for the SCC Yadkin Campus and the Yadkin County School System. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel and attorney consultation.

• SCC Yadkin Campus overview and priorities
• Yadkin County School System overview and priorities
• Executive session regarding personnel and attorney consultation

The Board voted unanimously to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters. They approved a motion to recuse Commissioner Oliver from the consent order vote. The Board then approved the consent order concerning the nuisance property owned by Patrick Brandon Oliver. Finally, the Board approved a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved motion to go into Closed Session (5-0)
• Approved motion to recuse Commissioner Oliver from Consent Order vote (5-0)
• Approved Consent Order concerning nuisance property owned by Patrick Brandon Oliver (4-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (4-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners meeting includes discussion of budget and revenue changes, review of public agenda items, and a reminder of meeting decorum expectations. No specific contracts, rezoning proposals, or ordinance votes are listed.

• Review of revenue and expenditure changes or transfers between departments or funds
• Presentation of budget figures including amounts $2817, $675, $5,570, $3,570
• Public agenda items (unspecified)
• Reminder of decorum policy for board members and citizens
• General discussion of the county budget (no specific motions)

The Board adopted the agenda and approved the October 2025 regular and special session minutes. It approved budget amendments for the 4‑H program (increase $4,600) and EMS vehicle maintenance (increase $11,295). The Board also approved the December 2025 tax adjustments and refunds. Finally, it authorized the sale of the county’s Branon Church Road parcel (PIN 488600662854) to Branon Friends Meeting, Inc. for $20,000 through the upset‑bid process, with all votes 4‑0 in favor.

• Adopted agenda (vote 4‑0)
• Approved October 2025 regular and special session minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Approved 4‑H budget amendment, increasing funds by $4,600 (vote 4‑0)
• Approved EMS/Vehicle Maintenance budget amendment, increasing vehicle maintenance funds by $11,295 (vote 4‑0)
• Approved December 2025 tax adjustments and refunds (vote 4‑0)
• Approved resolution authorizing sale of Branon Church Road property for $20,000 via upset‑bid process (vote 4‑0)

County Commissioners

Planning

The board approved the continuation of a zoning ordinance amendment, the amended minutes, and the 2026 meeting schedule unanimously. It then denied rezoning request RZ25-008 after a 4‑to‑1 vote, citing insufficient justification that all Rural Agricultural uses would be appropriate. The denied case will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for further review.

• Approved continuation of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved amended meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning request RZ25-008 (4-1)

Board of Adjustment

The Watershed Review Board will consider special intensity allocations for two parcels. The Board of Adjustment will review two variance requests regarding building placement and setbacks.

• Special Intensity Allocation for parcel PIN# 4876163409 to allow up to 70% built-upon area for warehouse and self-storage
• Special Intensity Allocation for parcel PIN# 486601084946
• Variance VAR25-007 to vacate rear yard placement for accessory buildings at 1929 Gospel Way Church Rd
• Variance VAR26-001 to reduce rear yard setback at 2418 Chappell Rd

The Board of Adjustment approved variance VAR25-007 to allow an accessory building on 1929 Gospel Way Church Rd. It also approved variance VAR26-001 to reduce the rear setback to 15 ft for 2418 Chappell Rd, with a condition that a built‑upon survey be completed. The 2026 meeting calendar was adopted, and the October 2025 minutes were approved, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved variance VAR25-007 for 1929 Gospel Way Church Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance VAR26-001 for 2418 Chappell Rd with survey condition (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will discuss expectations for member and public conduct during meetings, including procedures for removing disruptive participants. They will also review a contract control and legal review form, though no specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed.

• Adopt meeting decorum policy and enforcement procedures
• Review contract control and legal review form (no contract details provided)

The Yadkin County Board adopted the agenda and approved the October 2025 closed‑session minutes. It approved a consent agenda that amended budgets for the animal shelter, insurance/payments, advertising and transferred $71,927 from the Capital Projects Fund to the Special Revenue Fund. The Board also approved several contracts and agreements—including the Rural Economic Development Legally Binding Commitment, the EDP reimbursement, a HVAC replacement contract, a solid‑waste lease, and a software migration contract—and unanimously renewed the Boonville Community Volunteer Fire Department quarterly contract. The Board discussed a landfill scale improvement bid but did not record a final decision.

• Adopted agenda (5‑0)
• Approved October 2025 closed‑session minutes (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda budget amendments and fund transfer (5‑0)
• Approved Rural Economic Development Legally Binding Commitment Agreement
• Approved contract reimbursement agreement with EDP for $48,500 matching funds
• Approved Dorsett Heating & Air Conditioning HVAC replacement contract
• Approved Lone Hickory Solid Waste Convenience Site lease extension to 2036
• Approved Northwoods Consulting Partners Compass software migration contract