Yadkin County public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioners
The Board approved a five-year contract with Carolina Digital Phone, Inc. to replace the county's phone system. They also authorized the creation of three School Resource Officer positions and approved several lease agreements and grant applications.
- Approved 5-year Carolina Digital Phone, Inc. contract and associated budget amendment (5-0)
- Created three School Resource Officer positions within the Sheriff’s Office (5-0)
- Declined Board of Education's offer to purchase 8.68 acres on River Road (5-0)
- Accepted $30,000 high bid for sale of parcel # 117299 (5-0)
- Approved lease agreement with FSC Trucking for Solid Waste site through 2027 (5-0)
- Approved lease agreement for Pioneer Building from NGB Enterprises (5-0)
- Authorized EMS to apply for HMEP and 2023 Tier II Competitive grants (5-0)
- Appointed Ann Adams and Bryson Helton to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)
County Commissioners
The Board approved several budget amendments, personnel reclassifications, and the creation of an Opioid Action Coordinator position. It also authorized the transfer of a surplus house and garage to the Yadkin County Historical Society, Inc. and established the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Approved conveyance of surplus house and garage at 110 E Elm St to Yadkin County Historical Society, Inc.
- Created Opioid Action Coordinator position in Administration at pay grade 72
- Reclassified Human Resources Officer to pay grade 73 and created an HR Specialist position
- Approved six Sheriff's Office personnel reclassifications and additions to the Classification and Pay Plan
- Updated authorized signers for Sheriff's Office Civil Execution and Commissary accounts
- Approved $10,200 budget increase for Parks & Recreation shelter construction via donation
- Approved $4,405 budget amendment for Sheriff's Office vests using gun sale funds
- Adopted the 2023 meeting schedule and elected Kevin Austin as Chair and David Moxley as Vice Chair
County Commissioners
The Board approved rezoning for parcels on Ireland Road and Highway 601 South. They also adopted a project ordinance for the Brooks Crossroads Sewer Extension and authorized a pre-construction contract for public facilities. Several personnel salary adjustments and a new Opioid Action Coordinator position were approved.
- Approved rezoning of 18.3 acres from Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 5.46 acres from Highway Business to Rural Agricultural (5-0)
- Adopted Brooks Crossroads Sewer Extension Grant Project Ordinance for $3,713,150 (5-0)
- Authorized $88,095 pre-construction contract with New Atlantic Contracting (5-0)
- Approved $103,662 starting salary for Sheriff Elect (5-0)
- Created Opioid Action Coordinator position with salary range $49,761 to $74,641 (5-0)
- Approved $20,000 contract with McCrary House Movers for Holcombe House property (5-0)
- Increased County Attorney base contract by $2,500 and travel allowance by $600 (5-0)
Soil and Water
The Board of Supervisors approved two new cost-share contracts and one project extension. The board also received updates on a $2 million stream debris removal grant.
- Approved September 15, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Granted extension for ACSP Contract 99-2021-011 (4-0)
- Approved AgWRAP Contract 99-2023-801 for a well in the amount of $13,979 (4-0)
- Approved ACSP Contract 99-2023-001 for a litter spreader in the amount of $18,000 (4-0)
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections reviewed and voted on the eligibility of supplemental absentee and provisional ballots. The board also discussed the need for additional staffing over the next year.
- Accepted 10 approved Supplemental absentee ballots
- Disapproved 2 Supplemental absentee ballots
- Accepted 8 approved Provisional ballots
- Disapproved 8 Provisional ballots
- Tabled 1 Provisional ballot for further research before Canvass
- Signed the Ballot duplication log
- Proposed hiring 1 new employee and possibly 2 more at staggered courses over the next year
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections accepted civilian and military absentee ballots and processed results into Electionware. Polls were closed on the One Stop and Absentee By Mail machines. The board scheduled a follow-up meeting for November 17 to consider provisional and supplemental absentee ballots.
- Approved 50 civilian absentee by mail ballots
- Approved 1 military ballot
- Accepted Civ-316 ballot delayed from previous meeting
- Accepted 1 pending cure letter
County Commissioners
The Board approved the 2023 Schedule of Values to be used for county-wide real estate reappraisals. Other key actions included approving an environmental remediation contract for the county landfill and reclassifying two Human Services positions.
- Adopted final 2023 Schedule of Values for county-wide reappraisal (5-0)
- Approved contract with S&ME for environmental services at Yadkin County Landfill (5-0)
- Approved contract with East Carolina University for clinical rotations at Yadkin County Medical Clinic (5-0)
- Reclassified Eligibility Worker (grade 62) to Eligibility Specialist (grade 64) (5-0)
- Reclassified Foster Care Licensing Specialist (grade 70) to Social Worker — Child Welfare (grade 71) (5-0)
- Approved $19,204 budget amendment from Fund Balance for JCPC (5-0)
- Rescinded and then approved revised 5D Reservoir Recreation Area Phase 2 Closeout Project Ordinance (5-0)
- Declared Bates House on Bray Road (parcel 117299) as surplus for public auction (5-0)
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections approved the acceptance of civilian, military, and overseas absentee ballots. The board also approved 2,136 One Stop votes. One specific item, Civ-316, was deferred for evaluation at the next meeting.
- Accepted 89 Civilian absentee by mail ballots
- Accepted 1 Military ballot
- Accepted 1 Overseas ballot
- Approved 2,136 One Stop votes
- Tabled decision on Civ-316 for evaluation at next meeting
County Commissioners
The County Manager proposed constructing a VIPER network communication tower at East Bend Elementary School to improve county-wide radio communications. No formal action was taken on the tower proposal, as the County Manager will first gather information from the town of East Bend. The Board of Education recessed to review athletic field lighting bids.
- Proposed construction of a $1M to $1.5M VIPER network tower at East Bend Elementary School (no vote taken)
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections accepted 60 civilian absentee ballots and 1 overseas ballot. The board also approved 1,553 One Stop votes. Members discussed challenges regarding street closures for Halloween activities that affected voter access.
- Accepted 60 Civilian absentee by mail ballots
- Accepted 1 Overseas ballot
- Approved 1,553 One Stop votes
Board of Elections
The Yadkin County Board of Elections accepted 59 civilian absentee by mail ballots and 999 One Stop votes. Board members processed the absentee ballots through a DS200 voting machine.
- Approved acceptance of 59 civilian absentee by mail ballots
- Approved 999 One Stop votes
Planning
The Planning Board will review two rezoning cases and discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The meeting includes public comments and business led by Chairman Swaim.
- Rezoning Case 22-07: Jerry Bryant - Ireland Road
- Rezoning Case 22-08: Chris Hauser Et al. – HWY 601
- Comprehensive Plan Assessment
- Zoning Ordinance Updates
Planning
The Yadkin County Planning Board will meet to discuss two rezoning requests. The board will consider a continued case and one new application.
- Rezoning Case 22-02: Three Oaks Quarry, LLC (continued from May)
- Rezoning Case 22-06: Steve Olson
Planning
The Planning Board is reviewing a request by Three Oaks Quarry, LLC to rezone property for an aggregate quarrying operation. The discussion includes a revised site plan that reduces the quarry pit area and increases buffers near adjacent residences.
- Rezoning Case 22-02: Three Oaks Quarry, LLC (US Highway 21)
- Proposed land disturbance of approximately 152 acres
- Revised site plan includes a 49.6 acre quarry pit and 34 acres for plant and shops
- Rezoning Case 22-03: Jerry Bryant
Planning
The Planning Board will review several new business items including a major subdivision request and three rezoning cases. These items are scheduled for discussion during the April 11, 2022 meeting.
- Major Subdivision 22-1: Three Oaks Quarry, LLC
- Rezoning Case 22-02: Three Oaks Quarry, LLC
- Rezoning Case 22-03: Jerry Bryant
- Rezoning Case 22-04: Dale Rose
Planning
The Planning Board will review a request to rezone a portion of a property on Speas Ferry Road to allow for a single-family home. The board will also vote on the 2022 Planning Board meeting calendar.
- Rezoning Request 22-01: Change 3.965 acres at Speas Ferry Road (PIN 5868848176) from Community Business (CB) to Rural Agricultural (RA)
- Approval of 2022 Planning Board Calendar