Yancey County public meetings in 2021

Yancey County Commissioners

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The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Pearson's Appraisal Service to conduct the 2024 tax revaluation at a cost of $572,000, despite Tyler Technologies being the lowest bidder. The board also approved a resolution supporting the school board's application for up to $40 million in state capital funds with a $1 million county match, and tabled a proposed 20% rate increase for the Toe River Campground pending a revised schedule with lower rates for county residents.

• Approved Pearson's Appraisal Service for 2024 tax revaluation at $572,000 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting school capital grant application up to $40M with $1M match (unanimous)
• Tabled Toe River Campground 20% rate increase; revised schedule due January 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including road naming, foreclosure program, budget amendment, and FEMA capital project (unanimous)
• Appointed Chairman Whitson and Chief Deputy Hilliard to Vaya Regional Health Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Commissioner Ledford to Toe River Health District Board (unanimous)
• Approved presenting Sheriff Banks with badge and side arm for $1 (unanimous)
• Approved $76,000 mezzanine demolition at Yancey Tech Center (unanimous)

Yancey County Commissioners

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The Yancey County Board of Commissioners approved several key items: joining a $26 billion national opioid settlement with three manufacturers and one distributor, a fire protection services contract with the Town of Burnsville through 2025, and moving forward with a public hearing to reallocate COVID-19 recovery funds into a new Small Business Loan Fund. The board also appointed Julie Weatherman to the Mayland Community College Board of Trustees by a 3-2 vote and reappointed Commissioner Ledford to the RTAC. All other agenda items, including consent agenda and various reports, were approved unanimously.

• Adopted resolution to join $26B opioid settlement with McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and Janssen (unanimous)
• Approved fire protection services contract with Town of Burnsville through 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to hold public hearing to reallocate COVID-19 funds to new Small Business Loan Fund (unanimous)
• Appointed Julie Weatherman to Mayland Community College Board of Trustees (3-2)
• Reappointed Commissioner Ledford to High Country RPO Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Ray to High Country Workforce Development Consortium Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and tax reports (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing Chairman to execute Release and Waiver for Bald Creek property (unanimous)

Yancey County Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed for the Yancey County Commissioners. The agenda text directs readers to review the meeting minutes for any details.

The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2023 Community Transportation Program application and the 5311 Designee Certification, authorizing Michael Harris as designated official. The application includes a total local share of $73,007 and $243,175 in capital grant funds for three replacement vans and camera system updates. The board also held a public hearing on the application, with one public comment in support. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural items and staff updates.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for YCTA transportation program (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2023 Public Transportation Program Resolution and 5311 Designee Certification (unanimous)
• Authorized Michael Harris as designated official for grant application (unanimous)

Yancey County Commissioners

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The Yancey County Board of Commissioners accepted Johnny Riddle's resignation and unanimously appointed Jonathan Lewis Ray to fill the vacant seat. The board also unanimously authorized the presentation of an economic development incentive offer for Project Oaks, not to exceed $100,218.30 over five years, and directed the county attorney to draft the agreement. Consent agenda items, including meeting minutes and informational reports, were approved unanimously. Board appointments were made to the High Country COG, MAY Coalition, and Mayland Community College Board of Trustees.

• Accepted resignation of Commissioner Johnny Riddle and appointed Jonathan Lewis Ray to the Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August meeting minutes and informational reports (unanimous)
• Authorized presentation of Project Oaks incentive offer up to $100,218.30 over 5 years and directed county attorney to draft agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed Chairman Jeff Whitson to High Country COG Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner David Grindstaff to MAY Coalition board (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Mark Ledford to Mayland Community College Board of Trustees (unanimous)

Yancey County Commissioners

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The Yancey County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to receive updates on damage from Tropical Storm Fred. Emergency officials outlined state and federal funding criteria, including a 25-home significant structural damage threshold, and described the NCDOT bridge closure affecting 92 homes. No formal decisions were made; the board only approved the agenda and adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Yancey County Commissioners

The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved using American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds toward public safety salaries, with the county manager noting the intent could be revised and funds must be used by 2024. Commissioner Johnny Riddle announced his resignation from the board, effective pending his party's selection of a replacement, citing a new opportunity that conflicts with his role. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, the Yancey County Comprehensive Transportation Plan updates, and an amendment to the 2021 holiday calendar to observe New Year's Day 2022 on December 31, 2021.

• Approved use of ARP funds for public safety salaries (unanimous)
• Approved Yancey County Comprehensive Transportation Plan updates (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including AMY Regional Library contract and two capital project ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to observe New Year's Day 2022 on December 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Commissioner Johnny Riddle announced resignation from board

Yancey County Commissioners

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The Yancey County Board of Commissioners approved a $289,000 contract with Rock Creek for debris cleanup along approximately 33 miles of the Cane River, billing at $1.44 per linear foot, and authorized County Manager Lynn Austin to sign. The board also approved a billing services amendment with EMS/MC, a USDA Rural Business Development Grant application for site assessments, and reappointed Warren Bare to the Economic Development Board.

• Approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes, NCACC delegate designation, and 911 GIS services contract with High Country Council of Governments.
• Approved corrected 2020-2021 annual settlement reports for unpaid real and personal property taxes.
• Reappointed Warren Bare to the Yancey County Economic Development Board for a three-year term.
• Approved the amendment to the EMS/MC billing services agreement, changing to $11.50 per Medicaid claim.
• Approved the Rock Creek contract for Cane River debris cleanup at $289,000, not to exceed, and authorized the County Manager to sign.
• Approved the USDA Rural Business Development Grant Letter of Conditions for $41,500 and adopted the resolution for the grant application.
• Approved the letter of engagement with Sanford Holshouser for site assessments, pending county attorney review.
• Approved the contract with Rock Creek for Cane River debris removal and authorized the County Manager to sign.

Yancey County Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting minutes, which are not included here. Residents should review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Yancey County Board of Commissioners held a joint special meeting with the Board of Elections. The Board of Elections requested hazard pay for its members and staff using CARES Act funds, but the commissioners tabled the request until the elections director submits invoices and supporting documentation to the county finance officer for review. The purchase of voting equipment was also discussed but deferred to a later meeting. The agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously
• Tabled hazard pay request for BOE members and staff until documentation is provided (4-0)
• Deferred voting equipment purchase discussion to June 28, 2021 special meeting

Yancey County Commissioners

The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY 2021-22 budget ordinance, which totals $25,950,164 in both revenues and expenditures and maintains the property tax rate at $0.60 per $100 of valuation. The board also approved a consent agenda that included a vehicle purchase program with First Citizens Bank, a water line extension MOU with the Town of Burnsville, budget amendments, a road naming request, a tax refund, a property tax relief application, and DSS attorneys' contracts. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution supporting a $200,000 Building Reuse grant application for Project MCHP, a new personnel policy, and a policy exempting certain professional service contracts from bidding requirements.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 budget ordinance of $25,950,164 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including First Citizens vehicle purchase program, MOU with Town of Burnsville, budget amendments #7-9, road naming 'Kind Hearts Way', tax refund, and DSS attorney contracts (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting $200,000 Building Reuse grant application for Project MCHP (unanimous)
• Adopted Yancey County Personnel Policy effective July 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted policy exempting professional service contracts under $50,000 from bidding requirements (unanimous)
• Awarded civil design services contract for Little Leaf Farms to Civil Design Concepts (unanimous)

Yancey County Commissioners

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The Yancey County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including the JCPC funding plan, Republic Services transfer station amendment, and an MOU with Mitchell County for joint industrial site development. They also approved non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) contracts with OneCall and ModivCare, subject to county attorney review, and reappointed Shirley Bryant as jury commission appointee. A motion to table hazard pay for transportation employees was approved.

• Approved consent agenda including JCPC funding plan, Republic Services amendment, and Mitchell County MOU (4-0)
• Reappointed Shirley Bryant as jury commission appointee (4-0)
• Approved NEMT contracts with OneCall and ModivCare, contingent on county attorney review (unanimous)
• Tabled hazard pay for transportation employees pending personnel policy review (unanimous)

Yancey County Commissioners

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The Yancey County Board of Commissioners held a series of budget work sessions from April 19 to June 28, 2021, during which they approved the acquisition of approximately 97 acres for the Little Leaf Farms economic development project at an increased price of $760,000, adopted resolutions to reimburse expenditures for the project and for vehicle purchases, approved budget amendments, and authorized an installment purchase contract for county vehicles. They also tabled hazard pay for the Board of Elections pending documentation and approved the purchase of new voting equipment subject to statutory requirements.

• Approved $760,000 acquisition of 97 acres for Little Leaf Farms (unanimous)
• Adopted reimbursement resolution for Little Leaf Farms project up to $5,000,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted reimbursement resolution for motor vehicle purchases up to $305,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2020-21 Budget Amendments #5, #6, and #10 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Installment Purchase Contract with First Citizens Bank for $305,000 at 1.97% (unanimous)
• Tabled Board of Elections hazard pay pending documentation (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Express Vote voting equipment subject to statutory requirements (unanimous)

Yancey County Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note stating there is no agenda available and directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

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The board unanimously approved moving forward with the purchase of a 97-acre tract along NC Highway 80 South in Burnsville for the Little Leaf Farms economic development project, using general fund money to be reimbursed later through installment financing or coronavirus relief funds. The board also approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, an audit contract, road naming applications, and tax refunds, and reappointed Whitney Brasington to the High Country Workforce Development Board.

• Approved purchase of 97-acre property for Little Leaf Farms project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including FY2021 audit contract, budget amendments #2-4, and Headwaters contract supplement (unanimous)
• Approved road naming applications for Otter Rock Rd and Redbud Dr (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds to Martin ($14.30) and Westside Rental ($357.68) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Whitney Brasington to High Country Workforce Development Board (unanimous)

Yancey County Commissioners

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The Board unanimously approved the Newdale Volunteer Fire Department's purchase of a pumper/tanker truck financed by a 15-year, $300,000 non-profit loan. The Board also unanimously approved one-year extensions for two mowing contracts: one with Heritage for the landfill and one with Jerry Renfro for county properties. The Board received an update on the Little Leaf Farms project timeline, noting a proposed contract is expected by May 1, with budget amendments to be considered in April.

• Approved the Newdale Volunteer Fire Department's purchase and financing of a pumper/tanker truck with a 15-year, $300,000 loan.
• Approved a one-year extension of the mowing contract with Heritage for landfill services.
• Approved a one-year extension of the mowing contract with Jerry Renfro for county properties.
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented.

Yancey County Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting minutes, which are not included here. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

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The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2021 update of the Toe River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, a FEMA-approved plan required for the county to remain eligible for hazard mitigation grants. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the detention center's medical services plan, a road naming request, and a proclamation declaring March 2021 American Red Cross Month. Additionally, the board approved a cost-sharing agreement with NC Cooperative Extension for an extension agent's salary and authorized the county manager to sign it.

• Approved the 2021 update of the Toe River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approved the consent agenda, including the detention center's medical services plan, road naming request, and Red Cross Month proclamation
• Approved the Memorandum of Agreement with NC Cooperative Extension for an extension agent's salary
• Authorized the County Manager to sign the Cooperative Extension agreement
• Approved the agenda with an amendment to include a closed session

Yancey County Commissioners

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The board unanimously approved submitting a USDA Rural Business Development Grant application for up to $50,000 to fund a site evaluation study for a proposed joint industrial project with Mitchell County. A $5,000 local match was committed. The board also unanimously approved a Release and Settlement Agreement to resolve two lawsuits with United Community Bank, authorizing Vice Chairman Grindstaff to execute the document.

• Approved USDA Rural Business Development Grant application for site evaluation project (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting the grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Release and Settlement Agreement for United Community Bank lawsuits (unanimous)
• Authorized Vice Chairman Grindstaff to execute the settlement agreement (unanimous)

Yancey County Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the meeting minutes, which should be reviewed for any actions taken.

The board unanimously awarded the Cane River Park reconstruction contract to K & T Construction for $374,583, contingent on meeting with the engineer to review scope and schedule. They also approved the CDBG-CV grant agreement with High Country COG, supported renaming Upper Falls to Crabtree Falls, and denied a tax refund request.

• Awarded Cane River Park reconstruction contract to K & T Construction for $374,583 (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG-CV grant agreement with High Country COG, with $40,000 fee correction (unanimous)
• Adopted amended High Country Council of Governments charter (unanimous)
• Supported renaming Upper Falls to Crabtree Falls (unanimous)
• Denied James Clouse's tax refund request of $2,961.16 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including road naming 'Chasing Dreams Dr' and budget calendar (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of land across from Hickory Springs for sewer line (unanimous)
• Approved $579,000 DOT reimbursement for Blue Ridge Elementary turn lane (reported)

Yancey County Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the meeting minutes, which should be reviewed for any decisions or discussions.

The Yancey County Board of Commissioners held a special joint meeting with the Yancey County Schools Board of Education to discuss the school system's 2021-2022 budget planning and long-range facilities plan. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with the school system presenting options for elementary school facilities and stating it was not requesting additional county funding for the upcoming fiscal year. The commissioners expressed support for the school system's efforts.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Yancey County Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which should be reviewed for any actions taken.

The Yancey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the lease of county-owned office space at 115 Green Mtn. Drive, Burnsville, to U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn for his congressional district office. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, designated Commissioner Ledford as voting delegate for the NCACC Legislative Goals Conference, waived tax interest for payments made on January 6, 2021, and voted to move forward with a proposed travel and tourism bill. The board received a clean audit opinion for fiscal year 2020 and entered closed session but took no action.

• Approved resolution authorizing lease of property to Madison Cawthorn (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and tax reports (unanimous)
• Designated Commissioner Ledford as voting delegate for NCACC Legislative Goals Conference (unanimous)
• Waived interest for tax payments made on January 6, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with proposed travel and tourism bill (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for economic development discussion; no action taken