Yadkin County public meetings in 2025

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will discuss and approve its meeting schedule for the March 3, 2026 primary election. The agenda includes approving the schedule, potentially changing meeting times, and addressing a new office move.

• Approve Board Meeting Schedule for March 3, 2026 Primary
• If needed, approve the resolution to change meeting times
• New Office Move
• Chief Judge- SLIB
• Minutes from November 14, 2025

The Board of Elections approved the November 14 minutes and adopted a new schedule for the March 3 Primary, including moving some absentee meeting times to 8:30 am. The board unanimously appointed Jacob Huffman as Chief Judge for the South Liberty Precinct. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted November 14, 2025 minutes (approved)
• Approved March 3 Primary schedule and resolution to change absentee meeting times to 8:30 am (approved)
• Appointed Jacob Huffman as Chief Judge in the South Liberty Precinct (unanimously approved)
• Adjourned meeting (approved)

Soil and Water

The board will review and approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. It will formally recognize an outgoing board member. The board will consider a nomination for a prospective board member.

• Review and approval of agenda
• Review and approval of November 20, 2025 minutes
• Recognition of outgoing board member
• Nomination of prospective board member

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting, each by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved two nominations: moving Van Hemric from an elected to an appointed supervisor position and appointing Danielle Venable to the newly vacant elected seat, both passing 4‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as written (4‑0)
• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Van Hemric to appointed supervisor position (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Danielle Venable to elected supervisor position (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting an updated fee schedule for Fire Marshal inspections. The agenda also includes a reminder that members and citizens must conduct themselves respectfully, with the chair empowered to enforce decorum. No other specific items are clearly identified in the agenda.

• Approval of the updated fee schedule for the Fire Marshal’s Office Inspections
• Reminder of decorum expectations for Board members and citizens

The Board adopted the agenda and approved the October 6 and October 15 meeting minutes. It then approved the consent agenda, which included a $5 M increase to the Schools Needs‑Based Lottery budget, adjustments to Central Permitting and Environmental Health salaries, November tax adjustments, a new Fire Marshal fee schedule, payment of prior‑year invoices, and a $7,000 contract amendment for legal services. All votes were unanimous (4‑0).

• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 6 and October 15 minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $5M school lottery funding increase (4-0)
• Approved updated Fire Marshal fee schedule (4-0)
• Approved November 2025 tax adjustments and refunds (4-0)
• Approved payment of prior‑year invoices totaling $3,704.32 (4-0)
• Approved James Freeman contract amendment and $7,000 budget increase (4-0)

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board will continue discussion of a zoning ordinance text amendment covering sections 111-174, 111-280, and 111-309 submitted by Paul Freer. It will also consider a zoning map amendment that would change two parcels (PIN #581817551 and 5818716392) on Sugartown Rd from Restricted Residential to Rural Agricultural. Both items are carried over from the November 10, 2025 meeting.

• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for sections 111-174, 111-280, 111-309 (submitted by Paul Freer)
• Zoning Map Amendment for PIN #581817551 & 5818716392 on Sugartown Rd: change from Restricted Residential (RR) to Rural Agricultural (RA)

Board of Adjustment

The Watershed Review Board will discuss a request to increase the built-upon area for a proposed warehouse project. The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance regarding accessory building placement on Gospel Way Church Rd.

• Special Intensity Allocation request for warehouse and self-storage development on parcel PIN# 4876163409
• Variance request (VAR25-007) to vacate rear yard placement for accessory buildings at 1929 Gospel Way Church Rd

County Commissioners

The commissioners adopted the revised 2026 meeting schedule, approved the FY2025 financial audit, and ratified several contracts and fee schedules. They also elected Chairman David Moxley and Vice Chairman Frank Zachary, and approved the agenda and committee assignments.

• Adopted agenda with Yadkin Guarantee change (vote 4‑0)
• Approved September 23 and 29 Joint Session Minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Elected David Moxley as Chairman by acclamation (vote 4‑0)
• Elected Frank Zachary as Vice Chairman by acclamation (vote 4‑0)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (vote 4‑0)
• Approved 2026 board and committee assignments (vote 4‑0)
• Approved FY2025 financial audit report (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including fee schedule and multiple contracts (vote 4‑0)

Soil and Water

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board will consider and vote on multiple cost‑share contracts, including rooftop runoff management and a waste management system. It will also review a cancellation of a $15,404.00 heavy‑use area protection project and amend the Cost Share Master Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026. Additional agenda items include updates from the district and division, USDA conservation plans, and cost‑share applications.

• Approve Cost Share Contract 99-2026-009 – $17,847.00 Waste Management System
• Approve Cost Share Contract 99-2026-008 – $8,310.00 Rooftop Runoff Management System
• Approve Cost Share Contract 99-2026-006 – $4,160.00 Rooftop Runoff Management System
• Cancel RFP 99-2026-005 – $15,404.00 Heavy Use Area Protection, Water Tanks, Fence, Well
• Amend Cost Share Master Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board added a "Board Organization" item to the agenda and nominated Van Hemric to fill the remainder of Lenuel Chamberlain’s term, both with unanimous votes. The board also approved a contract amendment for matching funds and technical assistance, three USDA Conservation Plans, and cost‑share applications. Additionally, five individual cost‑share contracts for rooftop runoff systems and an AgWRAP well were approved, each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Amended agenda to add “Board Organization” (5‑0)
• Nominated Van Hemric to fill Chamberlain’s term (5‑0)
• Approved NC Dept. of Agriculture contract amendment for matching funds (5‑0)
• Approved three USDA Conservation Plans (5‑0)
• Approved cost‑share applications for rooftop runoff and well projects (5‑0)
• Approved Contract 99-2026-006 – $4,160 Rooftop Runoff Management System (5‑0)
• Approved Contract 99-2026-007 – $4,160 Rooftop Runoff Management System (5‑0)
• Approved Contract 99-2026-008 – $8,310 Rooftop Runoff Management System (5‑0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2025-2026 budget and proposed tax rates. The agenda includes items regarding public safety, solid waste, and county administration.

• Public Hearing: 2025-2026 Budget
• Public Hearing: Solid Waste Management
• Public Hearing: Animal Control
• Public Hearing: Public Safety
• Public Hearing: Public Agenda

The Commissioners adopted the amended agenda and approved the September 2 and September 15 meeting minutes. They approved the Consent Agenda items, including tax adjustments, several contract amendments, and payment of two prior‑year Human Services invoices totaling $2,099.67. A public hearing was set for December 1, 2025 at 7 pm to consider the Elkin Rescue Squad ambulance franchise application. The board also approved a budget amendment allocating $37,328 for repairs to the West Yadkin Elementary School sewer line and the well pump at Forbush Elementary School.

• Adopt agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approve September 2 and September 15 minutes (5-0)
• Approve Consent Agenda items, including tax adjustments and multiple contract amendments (5-0)
• Approve payment of FY2025 Human Services invoices totaling $2,099.67 (5-0)
• Schedule public hearing for Elkin Rescue Squad franchise application on Dec 1, 2025 at 7 pm (5-0)
• Approve budget amendment allocating $37,328 for school system repairs (5-0)
• Approve SHI International Microsoft Office 365 renewal contract (5-0)
• Approve CivicPlus Web Accessibility Compliance contract (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from November 6, 2025. The primary purpose of the meeting is to certify election results.

• Certification of election results

The Board of Elections accepted the minutes from the November 6 meeting. The board then unanimously approved and finalized the results of the 2025 Yadkinville Municipal Election. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved.

• Accepted minutes from November 6, 2025 (motion approved)
• Approved and finalized 2025 Yadkinville Municipal Election results (unanimously approved)
• Adjourned meeting (motion approved)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will consider and approve the minutes from its November 6, 2025 meeting. Because no new business is listed, the agenda notes the meeting could be cancelled if there is nothing to discuss. The session will also announce the next meeting scheduled for November 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. and then adjourn.

• Approve minutes from November 6, 2025
• Potential cancellation of meeting if no new business
• Announce next meeting on November 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Planning

The Planning Board will review a request to rezone 3.19 acres on Sugartown Rd to allow for a manufactured doublewide home. The board will also continue a discussion regarding a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment submitted by Paul Freer.

• Case RZ25-008: Rezoning of PIN# 581817551 & 5818716392 on Sugartown Rd from Restricted Residential (RR) to Rural Agricultural (RA)
• Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for sections 111-174, 111-280, and 111-309 submitted by Paul Freer

The Planning Board voted to postpone the rezoning case RZ25-008, giving the owners time to review deed restrictions. The board also tabled the zoning text amendment submitted by Paul Freer until a revised draft addressing legal issues is provided. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Tabled rezoning request RZ25-008 until December meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled zoning text amendment request until new draft submitted (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a sample audit. This is a procedural meeting to verify election results.

• Sample Audit

The board approved the minutes from the November 4 meeting. A motion to cancel the scheduled November 13 meeting was approved. A sample audit of early voting contests was conducted with no discrepancies and the results were submitted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted November 4 minutes (approved)
• Cancelled November 13 meeting (approved)
• Conducted sample audit; no discrepancies reported
• Adjourned meeting (approved)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to sign a supplemental absentee ballot abstract and review election night results starting at 7:30pm.

• Signing of supplemental absentee ballot abstract
• Review of Election Night Results

The Board accepted the minutes from the November 3 meeting. The board signed the Supplemental Absentee Abstract for the election. Motions to recess the meeting until 7:30 pm and to adjourn were both approved.

• Accepted November 3 minutes (approved)
• Board signed Supplemental Absentee Abstract
• Approved motion to recess until 7:30 pm
• Approved motion to adjourn

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments for human services and governing body advertising. The meeting includes discussions on the Communications Center project and several contract approvals for county services.

• Budget amendments for Human Services (Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Medicaid Cost Settlement, and Vanguard Contract)
• Approval of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, County Park Master Plan, and Memorial Park Master Plan
• Public hearing request for the Amended Solid Waste Management Ordinance
• Economic Development Agreement with Advantage Machinery
• Change orders for New Atlantic regarding the EM6 Driveway Extension

The commissioners moved the Advantage Machinery economic‑development item to executive session, approved prior meeting minutes, and adopted a proclamation honoring D.C. Swaim. They approved a consent agenda with multiple budget amendments and several contracts for funding, fingerprinting, 911 data and fiber services. The board also approved three park master plans and set a public hearing on the amended solid‑waste ordinance for Dec 1, 2025.

• Moved Advantage Machinery Economic Development item to Executive Session (4‑0)
• Approved August 18, 2025 and September 2, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Adopted proclamation honoring D.C. Swaim (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda budget amendments (4‑0)
• Approved contracts with Innovative Funding Partners, IDEMIA, Rapid Deploy, and Zirrus (4‑0)
• Approved Comprehensive Parks & Recreation, County Park, and Memorial Park Master Plans (4‑0)
• Set public hearing on amended Solid Waste Management Ordinance for Dec 1, 2025 (4‑0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections will meet to approve previous minutes and address two items of new business. The board will discuss the early voting plan for the March 3, 2026 Primary and sign a supplemental absentee ballot abstract.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 minutes
• Signing of supplemental absentee ballot abstract
• Early Voting Plan for March 3, 2026 Primary

The Board of Elections accepted the August 19, 2025 minutes. No civilian or military absentee ballots were requested or returned, and the board signed the Absentee Abstract. The board unanimously approved Early Voting Plan Draft 3 with the Saturday closing time changed to 5:00 pm. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted August 19, 2025 minutes (approved)
• Signed Absentee Abstract confirming zero absentee ballots
• Approved Early Voting Plan Draft 3 with Saturday closing time changed to 5:00 pm (unanimously approved)
• Adjourned the meeting (approved)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to review absentee ballots. The meeting is subject to cancellation if no absentee ballots or other new business are present.

• Review of absentee ballots
• Approval of August 19, 2025 minutes

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at 217 East Willow Street, Yadkinville, NC. A quorum of the board will attend the Human Services Advisory Committee Meeting. No specific agenda items are detailed in the notice.

The Board voted 5‑0 to commit $29,000.00 to the Yadkin County WIC Program when federal funding ends. It also voted 5‑0 to commit $57,000.00 to the Yadkin County FNS Program under the same condition. The session was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved $29,000.00 WIC Program funding (5/0)
• Approved $57,000.00 FNS Program funding (5/0)
• Adjourned special session (5/0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from August 19, 2025, and address absentee ballots. The meeting is subject to cancellation if no absentee ballots or other new business are present.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 minutes
• Review of absentee ballots

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will discuss member and citizen conduct expectations and procedural rules for the meeting. No specific contracts, rezoning, or budget items are listed in the agenda.

The commissioners adopted the meeting agenda with adjustments, tabling the Yadkin Guarantee Funding Request, moving the Sharp Contract to Board Action, and adding the appointment of Rhonda Beavers to the Aging and Planning Committee. The motion passed 5‑0. They also approved the regular and closed‑session minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting, with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda with changes (5-0)
• Approved August 4, 2025 regular and closed session minutes (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on October 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room. The meeting will include a closed‑session segment under NCGS 143‑318.11(a)(1)(5). In that session the Board will discuss establishing the county’s negotiating position for real property and will instruct county staff on that position.

• Closed‑session discussion of the county’s negotiating position for real property
• Instruction to county staff on the real‑property negotiation stance
• Special meeting to discuss county property

The Board voted 5-0 to enter a closed session to establish the county's negotiating position for real property. After the closed session, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved motion to enter Closed Session to discuss county property negotiations (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections will approve the minutes from its August 19, 2025 meeting. It will discuss absentee ballots, noting the meeting may be cancelled if none are received and no other business arises. The board will also announce the next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025.

• Approve minutes from August 19, 2025
• Discuss absentee ballots (meeting may be cancelled if none are received)
• Announce next meeting on October 21, 2025

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board will review a zoning ordinance text amendment covering sections 111-174, 111-280, and 111-309 submitted by Paul Freer. The board must determine the amendment's consistency with the county Land Use Plan and vote to recommend approval, denial, or tabling for further consideration. The amendment proposes creating a new RT (Rural Transition Growth Area) zoning district with a minimum lot size of five acres and updates to permitted residential and non‑residential uses.

• Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for sections 111-174, 111-280, and 111-309 submitted by Paul Freer
• Proposed creation of a new RT (Rural Transition Growth Area) zoning district with a five‑acre minimum lot size
• Amendments to permitted residential uses, including distinctions for site‑built, modular, and manufactured homes
• Updates to the Land Use Plan to reflect the new RT zoning district
• Staff report (Case TXT25-001) outlines proposed uses and required clarifications

The Planning Board approved the October 13 meeting minutes after amendment, with a unanimous vote. No other actions or ordinances were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will consider two special use permit applications. One request is from Oak Ridge LLC to operate a mini‑warehouse for RV and boat storage at 4115 E Old US 421 Hwy. The other request is from Rodney & Penny Jones to run a small‑scale auto sales home occupation at 3424 Bowman Rd. The board will vote on each application after staff reports.

• Approval of minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of Special Use Permit SUP25-006 for a mini‑warehouse at 4115 E Old US 421 Hwy
• Consideration of Special Use Permit SUP25-007 for small‑scale auto sales at 3424 Bowman Rd
• Public hearing and staff report presented for each application
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for a mini‑warehouse to store RVs and boats at 4115 E Old US 421 Hwy, with a condition requiring screening on the southeastern property line. The Board also unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for a Small Scale Auto Sales home‑occupation at 3424 Bowman Rd. Both motions passed without opposition.

• Approved Special Use Permit for mini‑warehouse (RV/boat storage) at 4115 E Old US 421 Hwy – unanimous vote, with screening condition on SE property line
• Approved Special Use Permit for Small Scale Auto Sales (home‑occupation) at 3424 Bowman Rd – unanimous vote

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from August 19, 2025, and process absentee ballots. The meeting is subject to cancellation if no absentee ballots or other new business are present.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 minutes
• Processing of absentee ballots

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a revised Ambulance Service and Franchise Ordinance and two zoning map amendments. The body will also consider various contracts, budget amendments, and board vacancies.

• Public hearing for Revised Ambulance Service and Franchise Ordinance
• Legislative public hearings for Zoning Map Amendments Case RZ25-006 (Martin) and Case RZ25-007 (Champman)
• New River Tire Recycling, LLC contract for hauling scrap tires
• Budget amendments for Sheriff's Office/SRO salaries
• Detention Center proposal

The commissioners approved several contract renewals, a budget amendment for Sheriff’s overtime, and a revised ambulance service ordinance, all by unanimous vote. They also approved a zoning map amendment to rezone two parcels on Howards Road to Highway Business. A motion to recuse a commissioner from a separate rezoning case was also adopted.

• Approved $80,000 New River Tire Recycling contract renewal (5-0)
• Approved Zirrus dark‑fiber lease renewal (5-0)
• Approved Economic Development Partnership MOU (5-0)
• Approved Professional Air Systems HVAC drive‑unit replacement contract (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office/SRO overtime salary increase $10,000 (5-0)
• Adopted revised Yadkin County Ambulance Service and Franchise Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment rezoning parcels 144170 & 144168 to Highway Business (5-0)
• Approved motion to recuse Commissioner Parks from Case RZ25-007 (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections will open the meeting, approve the minutes from August 19, 2025, and discuss absentee ballots. If no absentee ballots are received and there is no other new business, the meeting will be cancelled. The board will also announce the next meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025.

• Approve minutes from August 19, 2025
• Consider absentee ballots (meeting may be cancelled if none are received)
• Announce next meeting on October 7, 2025

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Education and Board of Commissioners 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 Board of Education approved a plaque that will recognize the County Commissioners and staff for their contributions. The Commissioners then voted to adjourn the joint meeting, with a 5‑0 vote in favor. No other motions were adopted.

• Board of Education approved commemorative plaque (unanimous)
• Commissioners adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners and Planning Board will meet to review planning procedures, the county land use plan, and a vision for future planning goals. The agenda includes a purpose statement for the joint meeting, discussion of how applications will be addressed, and consideration of long‑term planning objectives. No specific rezoning, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed.

The Commissioners and Planning Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting. They agreed that County Manager Silverman will contact NC State and the Cooperative Extension to conduct a cost study of agriculture, commercial and residential development, including an evaluation of different residence types. The Boards also decided to hold another joint meeting in January, with the specific date and time to be set later. Additionally, the County Manager will seek an environmental impact study and an economic disposal‑cost study for solar farms.

• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (5-0)
• County Manager to contact NC State and Cooperative Extension for cost study
• County Manager to request residence‑type evaluation be included in the study
• County Manager to seek environmental impact and disposal‑cost study for solar farms
• Boards agreed to hold another joint meeting in January (date/time to be set later)

Soil and Water

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board will review and approve contracts for rooftop runoff management systems and discuss conservation plans for local farms. The meeting also includes a closed session for a performance review.

• Approval of four cost-share contracts totaling $18,523.00 for Rooftop Runoff Management Systems
• Review of VAD Conservation Plans for Shady Grove Dairy Inc and Van Hemric
• Informational update on the Ventrack system and storage building
• Reminder of the Area 2 Fall Meeting on October 9 in Caldwell County
• Closed session for a performance review

The board approved the meeting agenda with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. Finally, the board approved the NRCS Civil Rights Review required by cooperating partners, also 3‑0.

• Approved agenda as written (3‑0)
• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved NRCS Civil Rights Review (3‑0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners agenda includes a decorum statement for members and citizens, references a Yadkin County RE Agreement for General Services (rev: 10/20/15), and contains multiple generic public‑agenda sections without specific policy proposals.

• Decorum policy requiring respectful conduct by board members and citizens
• Reference to Yadkin County RE Agreement for General Services (rev: 10/20/15) on page 1
• Repeated "Public Agenda" headings indicating procedural items
• No explicit rezoning, contract dollar amounts, or ordinance language identified

The Commissioners adopted the regular session agenda with a 5‑0 vote. They also approved the June 12, 2025 Special Session minutes, the June 16, 2025 Work Session minutes, and the June 16, 2025 Closed Session minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 12, 2025 Special Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 16, 2025 Work Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 16, 2025 Closed Session minutes (5-0)

Planning

The Yadkin County Planning Board will consider two rezoning applications. The board will review these requests and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• CASE RZ25-006: Rezoning 2.7 acres on Howards Rd from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Highway Business (HB)
• CASE RZ25-007: Rezoning parcel 140067 on Forbush Rd from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential General (RG)

The board unanimously approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously recommended approval of rezoning parcels 144168 and 144170 on Howards Rd from Rural Agricultural to Highway Business. Conversely, the board unanimously recommended denial of rezoning parcel 140067 from Rural Agricultural to Residential‑General. The recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning parcels 144168 & 144170 from RA to HB (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of rezoning parcel 140067 from RA to RG (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board adopted its agenda and approved the June minutes unanimously. It approved the consent agenda, which included occupancy‑tax budget increases and a Human Services health‑program budget amendment. The Board also approved a series of contracts, a rezoning request for parcel 132577, and scheduled a public hearing on the revised Ambulance Service and Franchise Ordinance for October 6, 2025. Finally, the Board authorized a $466,944 fund‑balance appropriation for new sheriff vehicles, EMS airway equipment, and ambulance repairs.

• Adopted agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including occupancy‑tax and Human Services budget amendments (5‑0)
• Approved NC Forest Service contract for $127,160.00 (5‑0)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 132577 from Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential (5‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing on revised Ambulance Service and Franchise Ordinance for Oct 6, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved fund‑balance appropriation of $466,944 for sheriff vehicles and EMS needs (5‑0)
• Approved AirGas contract to supply medical‑grade oxygen to EMS and fire departments (5‑0)
• Approved Avineon contract for GIS database support and NG911 services (5‑0)

Soil and Water

The Board will discuss the Annual Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025. Members will review various conservation policies and evaluate FY 2026 applications for water wells, waste management, and runoff systems.

• RFP 99-2023-002 for $3,330.00 (Heavy Use Area Protection/Fencing/Watering Tanks)
• RFP 99-2023-006 for $799.00 (Heavy Use Area Protection)
• RFP 99-2024-003 for $4,575.00 (Rooftop Runoff System)
• Resolution regarding Streambank Stabilization
• Review of policies for Access Road Contracts and water well caps for ACSP and AgWRAP

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board unanimously approved the FY 2025 Annual Report, the Cost Share Program Review response, and a resolution supporting rapid spot‑treatment for streambank stabilization. The board also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, a USDA Conservation Plan, district policies, and the ranking of Cost Share applications. All motions carried with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as written (4‑0)
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Cost Share Program Review response (4‑0)
• Approved resolution for rapid spot‑treatment options (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2025 Annual Report (4‑0)
• Approved USDA Conservation Plan for Voluntary Agricultural District (4‑0)
• Approved district policies for Cost Share programs (4‑0)
• Approved Cost Share applications and rankings (4‑0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections accepted the minutes from the July 22 meeting. It unanimously approved the list of proposed Chief Judges and Judges for the 2025‑2027 elections. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted July 22 meeting minutes (motion by Tony Poindexter, passed)
• Approved proposed Chief Judges and Judges for 2025‑2027 elections (motion by Brent Harris, unanimous approval)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Walter Shore, approved)

County Commissioners

The commissioners approved the Home & Community Care Block Grant contract worth $325,619 for older adults. They adopted budget amendments providing $65,000 for Fall Creek Volunteer Fire Department 24‑hour coverage and $38,000 for a new public‑building vehicle. Additional contracts for pre‑employment testing, scheduling software, and a courthouse survey were authorized, and a public hearing on a zoning map amendment was scheduled for September 2, 2025.

• Approved $325,619 PTRC Home & Community Care Block Grant contract (4/0)
• Approved $65,000 fund balance appropriation for Fall Creek Volunteer Fire Department 24‑hour coverage (4/0)
• Approved $38,000 vehicle purchase appropriation for Public Buildings (4/0)
• Approved $9,995 Stewart Engineering survey for Courthouse Sallyport addition (4/0)
• Approved Blue Cross data‑sharing and co‑location agreements (4/0)
• Approved Biddle Consulting Group pre‑employment testing contract (4/0)
• Approved Vector Solutions scheduling software contract (pending control form) (4/0)
• Scheduled legislative public hearing on Sep 2, 2025 for Zoning Map Amendment Case RZ25‑005 (4/0)

Planning

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It then approved the rezoning of parcel 132577 from Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential. Finally, the board unanimously approved a preliminary major subdivision of 22 lots on parcels 122012 and 158064, including a private roadway extension.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 132577 from Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary major subdivision of parcels 122012 and 158064, 22 lots with private roadway (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Yadkin County Board of Adjustment will consider a Special Use Permit for a motor vehicle repair shop at 1640 US 601 Hwy. The applicant is Heather Tomlin. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2025.

• Consideration of SUP25-005: Special Use Permit for motor vehicle repair shop at 1640 US 601 Hwy
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2025
• Public hearing for SUP25-005
• Notice of hearing published in Yadkin Ripple on July 31, 2025
• Mailed notices sent to adjacent property owners on July 28, 2025

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the July meeting after a correction was made. A unanimous vote approved a Special Use Permit for a motor vehicle repair shop at 1640 US 601 Hwy. The meeting was then formally closed by a unanimous motion.

• Approved July minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for motor vehicle repair shop at 1640 US 601 Hwy (unanimous)
• Motion to close the meeting passed unanimously

County Commissioners

The Commissioners voted 5‑0 to adopt the agenda as presented. No other motions or votes were recorded. The meeting included public comments on the animal shelter and the Boonville Community Volunteer Fire Department, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Yadkin County Board of Elections accepted the proposed Early Voting Plan and will submit it to the NCSBE by August 8 2025. The board also unanimously approved Walter Shore as Secretary, accepted the County Policy on the Director’s duties, and changed the absentee meeting times to 8:30 AM on five dates in September and October. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted Walter Shore’s nomination as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved the Early Voting Plan for the Yadkinville Municipal Election (unanimous); plan to be submitted to NCSBE by Aug 8 2025
• Accepted the Yadkin County Policy: Duties of the Director of Elections (unanimous)
• Approved revised absentee meeting schedule moving times to 8:30 AM on Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The commissioners adopted the agenda with the noted changes and approved the consent agenda items, which included tax adjustments and several contract renewals. They authorized the Sheriff's Office to apply for a Firehouse Subs grant and approved participation in the Statewide Misdemeanor Confinement Program at $40 per inmate per day. Additional approvals covered a night‑vision goggles loan, a small medical‑transport invoice payment, a municipal‑engineering contract, and a legal‑services contract for Commissioner Zachary.

• Adopted agenda with removal of Rockford Road item and addition of Davie County WIC interlocal agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including tax adjustments and renewals of D‑Rex Pharmacy, Vanguard Staffing, and Southern Software contracts (53-0)
• Authorized Sheriff's Office to apply for Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant (5-0)
• Approved participation in Statewide Misdemeanor Confinement Program, authorizing $40 per inmate per day (3-0)
• Approved Naval Surface Warfare Center night‑vision goggles loan agreement (5-0)
• Approved payment of $8.32 non‑emergency medical transportation invoice from General Assistance funds (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Engineering contract for LCID site permitting (3-0)
• Approved contract with Frank C. Zachary for legal services (3-1)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2025 meeting. It then approved a Special Use Permit for a wireless communication tower on Baker Rd (parcel PIN 596100413594) with a 3‑1 vote, one member opposing. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for wireless tower on Baker Rd (parcel PIN 596100413594) (3-1)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board adopted the revised agenda and approved six sets of prior meeting minutes, both unanimously. It then approved the Consent Agenda, which included dozens of contracts and grant agreements for services ranging from medical director duties to beaver management, all with a 5‑0 vote. Finally, the Board ratified the 2023 Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement and the NCAOC Licensing Agreement, authorizing the County Manager to sign both.

• Adopted agenda with changes (5-0)
• Approved six sets of prior minutes (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including multiple contracts and grant agreements (5-0)
• Ratified 2023 Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (unanimous)
• Ratified NCAOC Licensing Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Hwy 21 Booster Pump Station Generator & SCADA Project Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved CPL Architects & Engineers contract up to $67,150 (5-0)
• Approved USDA Beaver Management Assistance Program Agreement (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners adopted the agenda with changes and approved the consent agenda. It adopted an amendment to the Emergency Shelter Project adding $538,000 in grant funding and approved May 2025 tax adjustments. The Board also renewed a three‑year lease with the Town of Yadkinville and approved a series of contract renewals and budget amendments.

• Adopted agenda with added VIPER Tower item and budget amendment (vote 5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (vote 5-0)
• Adopted Emergency Shelter Project Ordinance Amendment #1, adding $538,000 grant funding
• Approved May 2025 tax adjustments and refunds as presented
• Approved three‑year lease renewal for Hwy 601 water and sewer lines with Town of Yadkinville
• Approved contract renewals for Children’s Center of Surry, TriCare, Information Inc., and East Carolina University
• Approved interlocal agreement with Wilkes Public Health Dental Clinic
• Approved multiple budget amendments covering fire department testing, health insurance, salaries, solid waste, waterline expenses, and insurance payment

County Commissioners

The Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda with a 5‑0 vote. The FY2026 budget was presented but the Board chose to defer adopting the budget ordinance until the regular meeting on June 16, 2025. No other motions were voted on during the special session.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Postponed adoption of FY2026 Budget Ordinance to June 16, 2025

Planning

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It then unanimously approved rezoning case RZ25-004, changing the parcel on Buck Shoals Rd from Highway Business to Residential General. The board also unanimously approved the preliminary major subdivision plat for the Three Creeks Ridge development, creating nine new lots and a private roadway. The meeting was closed with a unanimous motion.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved rezoning RZ25-004: Highway Business to Residential General (unanimously)
• Approved preliminary major subdivision plat for Three Creeks Ridge (unanimously)
• Closed the meeting (unanimously)

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved a variance for side and rear setbacks on an accessory building at 3809 Prides Rd. It also approved a special use permit for a home‑occupation of a commercial nature (gym/health club) at 1025 Phillips Rd. Finally, the Board approved a variance allowing an accessory structure in the front yard at 2921 Cranberry Rd. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved variance for side and rear setbacks at 3809 Prides Rd (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for home‑occupation commercial use at 1025 Phillips Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for front‑yard accessory structure at 2921 Cranberry Rd (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed meeting (unanimous)

Soil and Water

The board approved its agenda and entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters before reconvening in open session. It voted to keep the partnership between the Soil and Water and Parks and Recreation departments, set the new director's starting salary at $75,000, and appointed Caleb Poplin as the incoming District Director effective the day after the current director retires. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Closed session for personnel matters approved (4‑0)
• Reopened open session approved (4‑0)
• Maintained Soil‑Water and Parks‑Recreation relationship (4‑0)
• Set starting salary for new District Director at $75,000 (4‑0)
• Appointed Caleb Poplin as District Director (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

County Commissioners

The commissioners voted unanimously to return to a closed session, then approved a contract with Michael Silverman to serve as County Manager. They also approved an agreement for Silverman to work with current Manager Lisa Hughes during the transition. A second motion to return to closed session was also approved unanimously.

• Returned to Closed Session (vote 5-0)
• Approved contract with Michael Silverman as County Manager (vote 5-0)
• Approved transition agreement for Michael Silverman to work with Lisa Hughes (vote 5-0)
• Returned to Closed Session again (vote 5-0)

County Commissioners

The commissioners adopted a revised agenda, approved prior meeting minutes, and passed a consent agenda that included several budget amendments. They also adopted an updated Water and Sewer Policy, approved the Energy Programs Outreach Plan, and authorized a fireworks display permit. Several contracts—including a design‑work amendment for the Communications Center and a health‑services contract for the detention center—were approved.

• Adopted agenda with removal of $30,000 software amendment and addition of Ragg Company contract (vote 4‑0)
• Approved March and April meeting minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda budget amendments for Human Services, EMS, Opioid, Sheriff, Solid Waste, and DJJDP (vote 4‑0)
• Approved updated Water and Sewer Policy
• Approved Energy Programs Outreach Plan
• Approved Boonville Heritage Day fireworks display permit
• Approved Stewart‑Cooper‑Newell contract amendment for Communications Center relocation
• Approved Southern Health Partners contract to provide inmate healthcare services

County Commissioners

The Board adopted the agenda and consent items unanimously. It approved several budget amendments, fireworks display permits, and contracts for audit, communications equipment, and mobile software. The Board also approved the EMS budget amendment moving $17,000 from fuel to vehicle maintenance. Finally, Commissioners scheduled a legislative public hearing on June 2, 2025 for zoning map amendment case RZ25-003.

• Adopted agenda (5/0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including EMS budget amendment (5/0)
• Approved East Bend God & Country fireworks display permit
• Approved Yadkinville July fireworks display permit
• Approved Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. audit contract
• Approved Communications International contract ($14,250) (5/0)
• Approved Mobile Communications software contract (5/0)
• Scheduled legislative public hearing for zoning map amendment RZ25-003 (5/0)

Soil and Water

The board approved the prior meeting minutes and agenda, then authorized several contracts and funding requests, including matching‑funds agreements and USDA/NRCS conservation plans. It also approved six‑month extensions for three existing contracts and appointed Assistant Director Caleb Poplin as the new District Director effective August 1, 2025.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4‑0)
• Approved contract for matching funds and technical assistance (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2025 matching funds request (4‑0)
• Approved two USDA/NRCS conservation plans (crop rotation & nutrient management) (4‑0)
• Approved NC Agriculture Cost Share Program documents for rooftop runoff ($4,665) and waste system ($15,804) (4‑0)
• Approved six‑month extensions for three contracts totaling $6,379 (4‑0)
• Appointed Caleb Poplin as District Director effective Aug 1, 2025 (4‑0)

County Commissioners

The May 13, 2025 recessed meeting featured presentations from the Lone Hickory and East Bend fire departments requesting additional funding for apparatus, staffing, and station improvements. The commissioners heard detailed cost estimates and funding needs, but the minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions. Consequently, no substantive decisions were documented.

Planning

The board approved the minutes from the prior meeting unanimously. It then approved Case RZ25-003, rezoning the 14‑acre parcel at 2337 US 601 Hwy from Highway Business to Residential General, also unanimously. The board will forward its recommendation to the Board of Commissioners and closed the meeting with a unanimous vote.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2337 US 601 Hwy from Highway Business to Residential General (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved the April 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then voted to table Variance Case VAR25-004 for 3809 Prides Rd because a site plan is needed, and the motion passed unanimously with no reapplication required. Finally, a motion to close the meeting was made and passed unanimously.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Variance Case VAR25-004 (unanimous)
• Closed meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Commissioners met in a recessed session to hear presentations from the Elections Director and the Human Services Director on their FY2026 budget requests. Discussion covered funding needs for elections staffing and technology, additional general assistance for Social Services, a vacant Eligibility Fraud Investigator position, and health program funding including WIC. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously (5-0) to enter a Closed Session to discuss personnel matters. After returning to Open Session, the board again voted unanimously (5-0) to recess the meeting to 7:00 p.m. on the same day. No other actions were taken.

• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Approved motion to recess meeting to 7:00 p.m. May 12, 2025 (5-0)

County Commissioners

The commissioners adopted the agenda (5‑0) and approved ten sets of prior meeting minutes (5‑0). They approved a large consent agenda that included multiple budget amendments for the Sheriff’s Office, parks, utilities and a $400,000 health insurance fund increase (5‑0). The board also approved the CW Electric contract for a $479,573 emergency shelter generator and adopted the related ordinance. Additional actions included approving an opioid settlement spending resolution for $367,120 and scheduling a public hearing on the Harrison Road abandonment for June 2, 2025.

• Adopted agenda with removal of item g (vote 5‑0)
• Approved all ten sets of prior minutes (vote 5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including Sheriff and utility budget amendments (vote 5‑0)
• Approved CW Electric contract $479,573 and adopted Emergency Shelter Project Ordinance
• Approved Opioid Spending Resolution authorizing $367,120 expenditure
• Approved Yadkin Concrete Finishing contract and related budget amendment
• Scheduled public hearing for Harrison Road abandonment on June 2, 2025 (vote 5‑0)
• Approved JCPC FY2026 Funding Plan and certification

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board adopted the agenda with two adjustments and approved the consent agenda items. It approved budget amendments for emergency services, utilities, and tax adjustments for March 2025. The Board also approved a $2,000 amendment to the Grandview Animal Hospital contract, a three‑year lease renewal for the NC Forest Service, and the partial abandonment of a portion of Harrison Road.

• Adopted agenda with two adjustments (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Services/Utilities budget amendment
• Approved March 2025 tax adjustments and refunds
• Approved $2,000 amendment to Grandview Animal Hospital contract
• Approved three‑year lease renewal for NC Forest Service office space
• Approved partial abandonment of a portion of Harrison Road

Planning

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It approved Rezoning Case RZ25-001, changing parcel 156486 from Manufacturing Industrial 1 to Residential Institutional, by unanimous vote. It approved Rezoning Case RZ25-002, changing parcel 114009 from Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential, by a 3‑to‑1 vote. The meeting was then closed unanimously.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning Case RZ25-001: MI-1 to Residential Institutional (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning Case RZ25-002: Rural Agricultural to Restricted Residential (3-1)
• Closed meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from the March 2025 meeting. It then approved a Special Use Permit allowing Marty Myers to conduct small‑scale auto sales at 2828 Tom’s Ridge Ln. The Board also approved a variance to keep the existing sign at 1420 Speer Bridge Rd in its current location. The meeting was closed after a unanimous motion.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for small‑scale auto sales at 2828 Tom’s Ridge Ln (unanimous)
• Approved variance to retain sign at 1420 Speer Bridge Rd at its current location (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close the meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The commissioners voted 5-0 to enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter. After returning to open session, they voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Closed session motion approved (5-0)
• Adjournment motion approved (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Yadkin County Board adopted an ordinance outlining how opioid settlement money will be spent over the 18‑year settlement period. It also passed resolutions opposing North Carolina Senate Bill 382 and House Bill 219, and approved several budget amendments, including a tax increase for the Town of Boonville. The Board approved revised personnel policies and a new public‑records request policy.

• Adopted agenda (vote 4‑0)
• Approved five sets of prior meeting minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including Boonville tax increase and insurance payment budget amendments (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Opioid Settlement Project Ordinance
• Approved revised Personnel Policy
• Approved Public Records Request Policy
• Adopted resolution opposing NC Senate Bill 382 (zoning authority)
• Adopted resolution opposing NC House Bill 219 (ambulance franchise)

County Commissioners

The commissioners voted unanimously (5-0) to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters. After returning to open session, they again voted unanimously (5-0) to adjourn the special meeting.

• Closed session motion approved (5-0)
• Adjournment motion approved (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Board voted 5‑0 to postpone the transfer of Communications, its employees, and positions from the Sheriff’s Office to the County Commissioners’ authority until July 1, 2025. No other motions were adopted; the remaining agenda items were discussed without formal decisions.

• Approved delay of Communications transfer to July 1 2025 (5‑0)

County Commissioners

The Commissioners signed off on a Guaranteed Energy Performance Contract that will provide energy‑saving upgrades for the school system at an estimated cost of about $183,000 per year. No other substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the joint meeting minutes.

• Approved Guaranteed Energy Performance Contract (approx $183,000 per year)

County Commissioners

The commissioners voted to enter a closed session to consult an attorney on the opioid litigation and personnel matters (3‑0). They then approved withdrawing the county’s amended complaint against pharmacy benefit managers in the opioid case (5‑0). The board re‑entered closed session (5‑0) and later adjourned the meeting (5‑0).

• Enter closed session on opioid litigation and personnel matters (3-0)
• Withdraw from amended complaint against pharmacy benefit managers (5-0)
• Re‑enter closed session for previously stated reasons (5-0)
• Adjourn the special session (5-0)

Soil and Water

The Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District Board approved the FY 2026 Strategic Plan with its supporting BMP audit and ranking forms. It also approved the education contest budget, several cost‑share contracts, a conservation plan, and USDA conservation plans. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved education contest budget breakdown (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 Strategic Plan and supporting documents (4‑0)
• Approved Cost Share Contract 99-2025-003 for $18,000 Waste Application System (4‑0)
• Approved Cost Share Contract 99-2025-803 for $3,975 AgWRAP Well Pump (4‑0)
• Approved conservation plan for contract 99-2025-802 (4‑0)
• Approved USDA conservation plans (4‑0)