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Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
Rockingham Update
218 episodes
9 months ago
Audio files of recent Municipal Meetings across Rockingham County as covered by RockinghamUpdate.com

Meetings include (but not limited to):

• Rockingham County Government - Commissioners & Planning Board

• Rockingham County Board of Education

• Wentworth Town Council

• Reidsville City Council

• Eden City Council

• Madison Board of Aldermen

• Stoneville Town Council

• Mayodan Town Council
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Audio files of recent Municipal Meetings across Rockingham County as covered by RockinghamUpdate.com

Meetings include (but not limited to):

• Rockingham County Government - Commissioners & Planning Board

• Rockingham County Board of Education

• Wentworth Town Council

• Reidsville City Council

• Eden City Council

• Madison Board of Aldermen

• Stoneville Town Council

• Mayodan Town Council
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Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
December 9, 2024 Rockingham County Planning Board Meeting
December 9, 2024 Rockingham County Planning Board Meeting


AGENDA

I. Call to Order

II. Invocation

III. Adoption of the Agenda

IV. Approval of Minutes

a. November 12, 2024

V. Review of Procedures for Public Hearings

a. Zoning Map Amendment 2024-25: a zoning map amendment has been requested for the property denoted by Rockingham County Tax PIN 7901-00-94-2175 located at 3066 Gideon Grove Church Rd in the Huntsville Township. The request is to rezone the property from Residential Agricultural (RA) and Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Residential Agricultural (RA).

b. Zoning Map Amendment 2024-26: a zoning map amendment has been requested for the property denoted by Rockingham County Tax PIN 7927-03-30-3026 located at 247 Dan Valley Rd in the Mayo Township. The request is to rezone the property from Residential Agricultural (RA) and Highway Commercial (HC) to Highway Commercial (HC).

VII. Other Business

a. New Business: Swear in of new board member Dwayne Rakestraw

b. Old Business: Board Order Approval for SUP Case #2024-24

VIII. Adjourn



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11 months ago
29 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
December 3, 2024 Wentworth Town Council Meeting
December 3, 2024 Wentworth Town Council Meeting

AGENDA

Article I. CALL TO ORDER

Article II. INVOCATION

Article III. APPROVAL OF TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA

A. Requests and Petitions of Citizens

B. Approve/ Amend Agenda

Article IV. OLD BUSINESS

Article V. NEW BUSINESS

A. Adoption of Meeting Schedules for 2025

1. Town Council

2. Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

B. Adoption of Town of Wentworth Holiday Schedule for 2025

Article VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Article VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS

• The next regular meeting of the Wentworth Planning Board is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Wentworth Town Hall.

• The next regular meeting of the Wentworth Town Council is scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm at the Wentworth Town Hall.

• The 4th Annual Wentworth Christmas in the Park will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm (rain date is Dec 13).

• The Town Hall will be closed Tues-Thurs, December 24-26, 2024 for the Christmas holiday.

• The Town Hall will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observance of New Year’s Day.

Article VIII. ADJOURN


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11 months ago
23 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
December 2, 2024 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting
December 2, 2024 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting

AGENDA


1.    Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Hall


2.    Invocation - Dave Compton, Truth Network of Reidsville


3.    Pledge of Allegiance - Sidda Kingston, age 10, Community Baptist School, Reidsville

4.    Recognition - Lance Metzler, County Manager
      1. Consider approval of a Resolution honoring Rush Collins, Jr., congratulating him for his 100th Birthday and thanking him for his service to Rockingham County.

      2. Consider approval of a Resolution honoring John Norwood as the recipient of the 2024 NC Young Farmer of the Year Award.
        

5.    Swearing in of Newly Elected Rockingham County Commissioners
      Kevin Berger by the honorable Justice Phil Berger, Jr.
      Mark Richardson by the honorable Judge Erica Brandon
      Jeffrey K. Kallam by the honorable Judge John Morris


6.    Swearing in of Newly Elected Register of Deeds
      Benjamin J. Curtis by the honorable Justice Phil Berger, Jr.

7.    Brief Recess

8.    Organizational Meeting - Rockingham County Board of Commissioners
      Lance L. Metzler, County Manager - Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman - Year 2025

9.    Approval of the December 2, 2024 Agenda

10.   Consent Agenda
      Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner

A. Will Strader, County Extension Director
   1. Consider approval of Resolution establishing criteria for Design-Build delivery method for construction contract.

   2. Consider approval of Resolution authorizing the use of design-build delivery method for the Rockingham County Livestock Marketing and Education Complex project.

B. Susan Washburn, Clerk to the Board
   1. Consider approval of the amendment to the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners 2025 Meeting Schedule changing the current meeting of July 14, 2025 to July 21, 2025.

   2. Approval of Regular Commissioner Board minutes.

C. Lance Metzler, County Manager
   Consider approval of the Final Rockingham County Comprehensive Transportation Plan Socio-Economic Data Forecasting Methodology.

D. Todd Hurst, Tax Administrator
   Request the approval of all refunds for November 5, 2024 thru November 19, 2024.

E. Mandy McGhee, Finance Director
   1. Consider appropriation of $85,000 of the Bethany Fire District fund balance. Bethany Fire Department requested remaining fund balance to increase full time staffing and provide a better response to the community.

   2. Request approval of increase to the Sheriff Department's budget in the amount of $17,485 for the Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) grant has been awarded on September 26, 2024. The BVP grant award is $5,719 for the purchase of the body armor and the grant requires $5,719 in matching funds which will be met with an appropriation of available Federal Forfeiture funds. An additional $6,047 appropriation of Federal Forfeiture funds is being requested to cover the cost of concealable carriers, special threat plates, outer carrier, and shipping/handling costs of the vests. A total of 13 vests will be purchased.

   3. Consider appropriation of $72,483 in additional COVID-19 revenues that were received over budget in FY 2024. Rollover appropriated COVID-19 that were unspent at end of FY 24.

   4. Request approval of budget amendment authorizing use of Public Safety's 911 Fund Balance to replace computers beyond life cycle.

F.   Hiram Marziano, Community Development Director
     Request approval for the interlocal agreement for the Rockingham County Community Development...
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45 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
November 20, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Education Meeting
November 20, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Education Meeting


AGENDA

1. Call to Order

1.1 Roll Call

2. Announcements

2.1 There is no work session scheduled in November.

2.2 The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 09, 2024. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. at Central Administrative Offices located at 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC. A Swearing-In Ceremony for new and re-elected Board members will take place during this meeting.

2.3 Access the latest agendas from the Rockingham County Board of Education by following these steps: Go to go.boarddocs.com/nc/rock/Board.nsf/Public Click on "Meetings." Select the date of the meeting you're interested in. Choose "View the Agenda."

3. Moment of Prayer

3.1 Pastor Tommy Albertson from Providence Baptist Church, Stoneville, NC

4. Pledge of Allegiance / Agenda Approval / Recognitions

4.1 Pledge of Allegiance

4.2 Approval of Agenda

4.3 Recognition - RCS Board of Education - Dr. Stover

5. Public Comments / Board Comments

5.1 Public Comments - At this time the board will hear public comments

5.2 Board Comments

6. Consent Agenda

6.1 Consent Approval - Gifts, Grants and Donations - Ms. Annie Ellis

6.2 Consent Approval - Head Start Program Monthly Budget Update - Ms. Annie Ellis

6.3 Consent Approval - Board Policies - Dr. Cindy Corcoran

6.4 Consent Approval - Recommendation of First National Bank for district banking services January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029 - Ms. Annie Ellis

6.5 Consent Approval – Meeting Minutes for Board Approval Approval of the Open Session Board Minutes from the regular board meeting on October 14, 2024; Work Session Minutes from October 28, 2024; and Special Called Closed Session Minutes from November 8, 2024, as presented.

7. Action Items

7.1 Approval - Board Policies for Approval: Regulation Code: 5030-R Community Use of School Facilities, RCS Facilities Fee Schedule and Facility Use Application - Dr. Cindy Corcoran

7.2 Approval - School Improvement Plan (SIP) for Non Low-Performing Schools - Dr. Charles Perkins

8. Reports/Discussion Items

8.1 Operations - HVAC Service Agreement Report - Ms. Erselle Young

8.2 Kid's Companion - Before/After School Child Care Update - Dr. Cindy Corcoran and Ms. Leah Ward

8.3 Committee Reports

8.4 Superintendent's Report - Dr. Stover

9. Closed Session

10. Open Session

10.1 Personnel Report - Approval of Personnel Actions

11. Adjournment

11.1 Motion to adjourn



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12 months ago
58 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
November 19, 2024 Eden City Council Meeting
November 19, 2024 Eden City Council Meeting


AGENDA

1. Meeting called to order by: Neville Hall, Mayor

2. Invocation: Pastor Jackie Valentine, Ambassadors for Christ Ministries

3. Pledge of Allegiance: Daniel Greig, U.S. Navy Veteran and Commander of American Legion Post 254

4. Recognitions:

a. 2024 Special Event Sponsors, Volunteers & Staff. Cindy Adams, Marketing & Special Events Manager

5. Roll Call

6. Set Meeting Agenda

7. Public Hearings:

a. (1) Consideration of a zoning map amendment and adoption of an ordinance to rezone 0.42 acres at 403 Morgan Road from Residential 12 to Neighborhood Mixed Use - Zoning Case Z-24-05. Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director

(2) Consideration of a resolution adopting a statement of consistency regarding the proposed map amendment in Z-24-05. Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director

b. Consideration to adopt an ordinance annexing the property located at 773 Summit Loop (continued from the 10-15-24 regular meeting). Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director

8. Requests and Petitions of Citizens

9. Unfinished Business

10. New Business:

a. Consideration to appoint a replacement of a Firefighters’ Relief Fund member. Chris White, Fire Chief

11. Reports from Staff:

a. City Manager’s Report. Jon Mendenhall, City Manager

b. Boards & Commissions Appointments. Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director

12. Consent Agenda:

a. Approval and adoption of the October 15 regular meeting minutes. Deanna Hunt, City Clerk

b. Approval and adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 15 (Utilities), Article II of the Code of Ordinances. Melinda Ward, Utilities Manager

c. Approval and adoption of a Third Amendment to the Waste Management Agreement. Dusty Curry, Operations Superintendent; Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance & Personnel

d. Approval to purchase 10.22 acres in the Bear Slide area for sewer maintenance purposes, storm drainage access, siphon access and greenway extension. Erin Gilley, City Attorney; Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director

e. Approval and adoption of Policies, Plans, Resolutions and Ordinances for the Leaksville CDBG – Neighborhood Revitalization project. Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director

f. Approval and adoption to renew an agreement with the Eden ABC Board for law enforcement in the City of Eden. Erin Gilley, City Attorney; Paul Moore, Police Chief

13. Announcements

14. Adjournment



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12 months ago
49 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
November 18, 2024 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting
November 18, 2024 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting


AGENDA

1.   Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Hall

2.   Invocation

3.   Pledge of Allegiance - Sam Millikan, age 4, attends Apples Chapel Daycare

4.   Recognition

A. Lance Metzler, County Manager
Request consideration of approval for a Resolution recognizing and honoring the Rockingham County Sheriff's Team that was deployed to Buncombe County (Asheville area) on October 6, 2024, to provide law enforcement assistance, search, rescue and recovery, support efforts delivering supplies, damage documentation and neighborhood welfare checks after the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene.
                   

B. Commissioner Mark Richardson
Presentation of Resolution honoring Rush Collins, Jr. congratulating him for his 100th birthday and thanking him for his service to Rockingham County.
                   

C. Lance Metzler, County Manager
Request consideration of approval for a Resolution honoring Donald "Don" T. Powell for his service on the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners and to Rockingham County.
                   

5.   Approval of the November 18, 2024 Agenda

6.   Consent Agenda
Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner

A. Dr. Mark Kinlaw, President, Rockingham Community College
Consider approval of the 2024-2025 Rockingham Community College Quarter Cent Sales Tax Budget along with a revision to increase the original estimate of $200,000 to install phase one of the security cameras project on campus to $342,543 for the complete installation, saving approximately $25,000.


B. Trey Wright, Public Health Director
Request approval to increase fees on the Master Fee Schedule. Medicaid is allowing this increase. The current fee is $14.00.
8305 Urine Drug Screen/Test $33.00


C. Derek Southern, Assistant County Manager/Interim HHS Director
Confirm designation of Child Fatality Prevention Team/Community Child Protection Team (CFPT/CCPT), Future Local Team, as a single County team.


D. Todd Hurst, Tax Administrator
Request the approval of Tax Collection and Reconciliation reports for October including refunds for October 23, 2024 thru November 4, 2024.


E. Lance Metzler, County Manager
1. Request approval to add an additional Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator position.

2. Consider adoption of a Resolution of concurrence for abandonment of 0.2 miles of SR 2339 (Friddle Road) New Bethel Township.

3. Consider approval of the appointments to the Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority for Mark Collins, Grayson Whitt and Scott Barham. Terms: Mark Collins - 11/18/2024 ending 11/17/2030; Grayson Whitt 11/18/2024 ending 11/17/2030; Scott Barham 11/18/2024 ending 11/17/2028; Barry Dodson 11/18/2024 ending 11/17/2028; Gary Gibson 11/18/2024 ending 11/17/2026; and Kathy Hale 11/18/2024 ending 11/17/2026.


F.   Justin Thacker, Deputy Finance Director
1. Request approval to amend the Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) budget for $34,290 due to less grant dollars awarded to the ROAP program in the Final Disbursement formula. The reduction in expenses will be factored in ADTS for monthly expense requests in the following areas:
     EDTAP: $15,100
     RGP: $15,110
     Work-first Grant: $4,080
     Total: $34,290

2. Request consideration to appropriate $90 of available fund balance in the General Funds as a transfer to the E-911 Special Revenue Fund. After the NC 911 Board staff review of the FY 24 E-911 report, $90 of costs incurred have been deemed ineligible for E-911 funding and both the NC911...
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1 hour 28 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
November 12, 2024 Reidsville City Council Meeting
November 12, 2024 Reidsville City Council Meeting


AGENDA


1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation by Minister Rosetta Badgett, a Police Department Chaplain and Pastor of
Jerusalem United Holy Church, 633 Prince-Williams Street, Reidsville.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Approval of Consent Agenda.

(A) Approval of the October 8, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.

(B) Approval of the October 22, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes.

(C) Approval of Closure of Senior Center Capital Project (Capital Project Ordinance
Amendment) and Residual Transfer to Parks & Recreation (Budget Ordinance Amendment).

(D) Approval of 2024-2025 Employee Bonuses.

- End of Consent Agenda -

5. Public Hearings:

(A) Consideration of Amendment to Chapter 9, Health and Sanitation, Article II, Nuisances,
Section 9-20 and 9-22, of the City's Code of Ordinances. (Enclosure #1) - Jason
Hardin, Planning and Community Development Director

- End of Public Hearings -

6. Parks & Recreation:

(A) Consideration of Additional Improvements at Lake Reidsville. (Enclosure #2) - Chris
Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance Director, and Josh Beck,
Public Works Director

7. Other Items:

(A) Consideration of Adoption of State Holiday Schedule for 2025. (Enclosure #3) - Summer
Moore, City Manager


8. Boards & Commissions:

(A) November Appointments. (Enclosure #4)

9. Public Comments.

10. City Manager’s Report:

(A) Month of November. (Enclosure #5)

11. Council Members' Reports.

12. Announcement of Board & Commission Appointments.

13. Miscellaneous:

(A) For Information Only.

14. Move to the First-Floor Conference Room for a closed session to discuss land acquisition pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5).

15. Adjourn.
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1 year ago
50 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
November 12, 2024 Rockingham County Planning Board Meeting
November 12, 2024 Rockingham County Planning Board Meeting


AGENDA


I. Call to Order

II. Invocation

III. Adoption of the Agenda

IV. Approval of Minutes

a. October 14, 2024

V. Review of Procedures for Evidentiary Hearings

a. Special Use Permit 2024-24: WB Rockingham LLC, in cooperation with Rockingham County, has requested a special use permit to expand landfill operations for renewable natural gas plant on the property denoted by Rockingham County Tax PIN 7955-04-63-5786 located on the parcel of 633 Roberts Farm Rd in the Wentworth Township.

VI. Other Business

a. New Business: Swear in John Roberts as full member of Planning Board

b. Old Business: Board Order Approval for SUP Case #2024-22

VII. Adjourn


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1 year ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
November 7, 2024 Wentworth Town Council Meeting
November 7, 2024 Wentworth Town Council Meeting

AGENDA


Article I. CALL TO ORDER

Article II. INVOCATION

Article III. APPROVAL OF TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA

A. Requests and Petitions of Citizens

B. Approve/ Amend Agenda

Article IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Town Council Meeting – October 1, 2024

Article V. OLD BUSINESS

Article VI. NEW BUSINESS

A. Consideration to Providing Funding to Wentworth PTA Ball Program for the Utilities Cost of the Ballfield Lights - $2,000

B. Consideration of Welcome to Wentworth Signs

C. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the General Fund Budget for FY 2024-2025

Article VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Article VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS

• The next regular meeting of the Wentworth Planning Board is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Wentworth Town Hall.

• The next regular meeting of the Wentworth Town Council is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 7:00 pm at the Wentworth Town Hall.

• The Town Hall will be closed Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day.

• The Town Hall will be closed Thurs-Fri, November 28-29, 2024 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

• The 4th Annual Wentworth Christmas in the Park will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm (rain date is Dec 13).

Article IX. ADJOURN


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1 year ago
13 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
November 4, 2024 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting
November 4, 2024 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting

AGENDA

1. Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Hall

2. Invocation

3. Pastor Tom Clymer, retired Presbyterian Minister

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Recognition - Lance Metzler
Consider approval of Recognition honoring employees that served Western North Carolina during their time of need through Disaster Relief. Those individuals are:

Rodney Cates - Emergency Services

Melissa Joyce - Fire Marshal's Office

Robert Dillon - Public Works

Jay Brooks - Emergency Management

Jon Ellington - 9-1-1 Communications

Mark Langel - Inspections

Brennen Furstenburg - Inspections

Heather Conner - Public Health

Jennifer Money - Public Health

6. Consent Agenda
Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner

A. Susan Washburn, Clerk to the Board
Request approval of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners 2025 Meeting Schedule.

B. Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations Supervisor
Request approval for the financial statement of accounting reports of billing and collections activity for September 2024 and approve accounts uncollected that are to be written off.  Lists of accounts are maintained and available for inspection in the EMS Office.

C. Todd Hurst, Tax Administrator
Request the approval of all refunds for October 9, 2024 thru October 22, 2024.

D. Mandy McGhee, Finance Director
Request increase to Soil and Conservation budget by $101,020 for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDACS) Division of Soil and Water Conservation grant awarded for the StreamFlow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP).

6. Public Comment

7. Presentation

A. Lisa Ellington, Local Public Health Administrator
Request that the Board review the newest RFA utilizing Opioid Settlement Funding for up to $2 million (-$500,000 per Awardee or any Combination not to exceed $2 million) to be awarded over the next 3 years for any of the following Strategies found in Exhibit A of the NC MOA.  This will be 100% Opioid Settlement Funds.

Strategy 2 - Evidenced-Based Addiction Treatment
Strategy 3 - Recovery Support Services
Strategy 4 - Recovery Housing Support
Strategy 5 - Employment-Related Services
Strategy 6 - Early Intervention
Strategy 10 - Criminal Justice Diversion
Strategy 12 - Re-Entry Programs
 

8. New Business

9. Commissioner Comments

10. Adjourn




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1 year ago
31 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
October 28, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Education Meeting
October 28, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Education Meeting

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

1.01 Roll Call

2. Announcements

2.01 The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. at Central Administrative Offices located at 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC.

2.02 There is no work session in November.

2.03 Access the latest agendas from the Rockingham County Board of Education by following these steps: Go to go.boarddocs.com/nc/rock/Board.nsf/Public Click on "Meetings." Select the date of the meeting you're interested in. Choose "View the Agenda."

3. Approval of Agenda

3.01 Approval of agenda

4. Consent Agenda

4.01 Consent Approval - NCSBA Application For Member Training Credit - Dr. Stover

4.02 Consent Approval - Revision of the Beginning Teacher Support Plan 2024-2025 - Ms. Moriah Dollarhite

5. Action Items

5.01 Approval - Low Performing School Improvement Plans- Dr. Charles Perkins

5.02 Approval - Head Start Extended Day Fee Increase Request - Dr. Cindy Corcoran and Ms. Rhonda Jumper

6. Reports / Discussion Items

6.01 Digital Accessibility Presentation (ADA Compliance) - Ms. Elizabeth Covell

6.02 2025 Board of Education Meeting Schedule - Draft for Review - Dr. Stover

6.03 Head Start Performance Standards Training Report - Dr. Cindy Corcoran and Ms. Rhonda Jumper

6.04 Supporting Our School Leaders Regarding Chronic Absenteeism: A Strategic Priority - Dr. Cindy Corcoran

6.05 2024-2025 RCS Organizational Charts - Mr. Lowell Rogers

6.06 Committee Reports

7. Closed Session

8. Open Session

8.01 Personnel Report - Approval of Personnel Actions

8.02 2024-2025 Annual Budget Resolution - Approval of Annual Budget Resolution

9. Adjournment

9.01 Motion to adjourn


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1 year ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
October 22, 2024 Reidsville City Council Special Called Meeting - UDO WORK SESSION
(Reidsville, NC) - Video of the October 22, 2024 Special Called Meeting of the Reidsville City Council. The purpose of the special called meeting was to hold a Work Session on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) with the Consultant and City Staff

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1 year ago
2 hours 27 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
October 21, 2024 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting
October 21, 2024 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting


AGENDA


1. Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Hall

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Recognition

A. Commissioner Kevin Berger
Recognition of $900,000 grant for the 2024 BJA FY 24 Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program

B. Rodney Cates, Emergency Services Director
Consider approval of a Resolution recognizing and honoring the Rockingham County Swift Water Rescue Team that was deployed to Spruce Pine on September 26, 2024, to assist in search and rescue, after the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene.

5. Approval of October 21, 2024 Agenda

6. Consent Agenda
Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner

A. Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public Utilities
1.   Consider resolution authorizing sale of real property (Old Jail across from the Old Courthouse) owned by Rockingham County, located at 1101 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth, NC (Parcel# 135434), pursuant to NCGS 160A-268 - Sealed Bid Process.

2.   Requested approval of a lease renewal for USDA located in the AG Extension building for January 1, 2025 thru December 31, 2029 for $2455.64 per month.

B. Amanda Crumpler, Purchasing Agent
Consider adoption of resolution declaring the 2014 Chevorlet Impala as surplus and reallocated to Rockingham County Schools, 511 Harrington Hwy, Eden, NC 27288

C. Hiram Marziano, Community Development Director
1.   Consideration of Resolution to appoint Melody Shuler as Plat Review Officer for the Town of Mayodan.

2.   Please appoint Mr. John Roberts of Reidsville to a three-year term as a full member of the Rockingham County Planning Board & Board of Adjustment.   Mr. Roberts is a current alternate member of the Planning Board and has attended and contributed regularly as needed.

D. Trey Wright, Public Health Director
Request to increase fees on the following Vaccines and IUD's to the Master Fee Schedule:
91321 Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (6 months - 11 yrs) $165.00
91322 Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (12 years & up) $165.00
J7300 Paragard IUD $1,124.00
J7301 Skyla IUD $1,092.00
J7307 Nexplanon Implant $1,254.00
J7298 Mirena IUD $1,198.00
J7296 Kyleena IUD $1,212.00

E. Derek Southern, Assistant County Manager
Consider appropriation of Fund Balance for FY 2023/24 earned departmental shared savings, pursuant to the approved Performance Measurement Program Policy.   See attached backup documentation for departmental performance achievement and shared savings calculations.

F. Todd Hurst, Tax Administrator
Request the approval of Tax Collection and Reconciliation Reports for September including, refunds for September 18, 2024 thru October 8, 2024.

G. Mandy McGhee, Finance Director
1.   Increase Economic Development budget by $10,000 due to additional State grant funds.

2.   Appropriate Public Health Escrow of $150,393 to fund the FY24/FY25 Medicaid Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) of funds to the Division of Health Benefits.   Due to the Medicaid Transformation, Rockingham County now receives the gross amount of Medicaid revenue and must remit to the State Division of Health Benefits their portion.   Prior to the Medicaid Transformation, Rockingham County received only the net amount due to the County.

H. Justin Thacker, Deputy Finance Director
1.   Amend the American Rescue Plan Grant Project Ordinance to appropriate $6,846 of interest earnings to be transferred to the general fund as allowed by ARPA standards.
 
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1 year ago
1 hour 37 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
October 15, 2024 Eden City Council Meeting
October 15, 2024 Eden City Council Meeting


AGENDA

1. Meeting called to order by: Neville Hall, Mayor

2. Invocation: Pastor Joel Clark, New Saint Paul Baptist Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Parker Woodall, sixth grader at Holmes Middle School, and Norah Woodall, third grader at Stoneville Elementary School

4. Proclamations, Recognitions and Resolutions:

a. Recognition: The Hair Company for 50 years in business

b. Recognition: Eden First Responders contribution to Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts

c. Proclamation: Indigenous Peoples’ Day

d. Resolution: Imagine A Day Without Water

5. Roll Call

6. Set Meeting Agenda

7. Public Hearings:

a. Consideration to adopt an ordinance annexing the property located at 773 Summit Loop (continued from the 9/17/24 regular meeting). Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director

b. Consideration of an amendment to the CDBG-CV project to seek additional funding to repair and renovate Draper Elementary School. Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director

8. Requests and Petitions of Citizens

9. Unfinished Business:

a. Consideration of commission appointments. Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director

10. New Business

11. Reports from Staff:

a. City Manager’s Report. Jon Mendenhall, City Manager

12. Consent Agenda:

a. Approval and adoption of the September 17 regular meeting minutes. Deanna Hunt, City Clerk

b. Approval and adoption of a Grant Project Ordinance, Record Retention Policy Addendum, Resolution for Allowable Costs and Cost Principles for Expenditure, and Resolution for Eligibility Determination Policy needed to finalize the use of the City’s ARPA funds. Tammie McMichael, Finance & Personnel Director

13. Announcements

14. Adjournment



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Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
October 15, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Elections Meeting
October 15, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Elections Meeting


AGENDA

1. Welcome / Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation – Reverend Marcus Fairley
Zion Baptist Church, Reidsville

4. Approval of Agenda

5. Approval of Board Minutes

a. September 25, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

b. October 1, 2024 Absentee Meeting Minutes

c. October 8, 2024 Absentee Meeting Minutes

d. September 25, 2024 Closed Session Meeting Minutes

6. Public Comments

7. Buffer Zones & Electioneering Areas Update

8. Letter to the NC State Board of Elections

9. Director’s Updates

a. 2024 General Election Information

10. Adjournment


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Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
October 14, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Education Meeting
October 14, 2024 Rockingham County Board Of Education Meeting


AGENDA

1. Call to Order

1.01 Roll Call

2. Announcements

2.01 A work session is scheduled for Monday, October 28, 2024, beginning at 12:00 noon. Pending Board approval tonight, the session will be held at the Central Office rather than at Rockingham County Middle School, as the 28th is a teacher workday.

2.02 The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. at Central Administrative Offices located at 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC.

2.03 Access the latest agendas from the Rockingham County Board of Education by following these steps: Go to go.boarddocs.com/nc/rock/Board.nsf/Public Click on "Meetings." Select the date of the meeting you're interested in. Choose "View the Agenda."

2.04 It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of one of our students, Micah Styles, a student at McMichael High School, who passed away on October 4th. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to Micah's family, friends, and the entire school community during this difficult time. - Ms. Vicky Alston

3. Moment of Prayer

3.01 Pastor James Tharrington from Evangel Fellowship Reidsville Church of God in Christ, Reidsville, NC

4. Pledge of Allegiance / Agenda Approval

4.01 Pledge of Allegiance

4.02 Approval of Agenda

5. Public Comments / Board Comments

5.01 Public Comments - At this time the board will hear public comments

5.02 Board Comments

6. Consent Agenda

6.01 Consent Approval - Gifts, Grants and Donations - Ms. Annie Ellis

6.02 Consent Approval - Head Start Program Monthly Budget Update - Ms. Annie Ellis

6.03 Consent Approval - Board Policies for Approval - Dr. Cindy Corcoran

6.04 Consent Approval - Revision #2 - RCS Board of Education 2024 Meeting Schedule - Dr. Stover

6.05 Consent Approval - Allocation of $100,000 from Safety Grant for Portable Radios - Mr. Sean Gladieux

6.06 Consent Approval - Meeting Minutes for Board Approval - Open Session Board Minutes from September 9, 2024, and the Open Session Work Session Minutes from September 23, 2024, as presented. Additionally, approval of the Board Retreat Day 1 Minutes from September 17, 2024, and Board Retreat Day 2 Minutes from September 18, 2024.

7. Reports

7.01 2024-2025 Annual Budget Resolution - Ms. Annie Ellis

7.02 Emergency Response Plans and Initiatives - Mr. Sean Gladieux

7.03 Superintendent's Report - Dr. John Stover

8. Closed Session

9. Open Session

9.01 Personnel Report - Approval of Personnel Actions

9.02 RCS Out of County Releases - Approval of Releases

10. Adjournment

10.01 Motion to adjourn


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Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
October 14, 2024 Rockingham County Planning Board Meeting
October 14, 2024 Rockingham County Planning Board Meeting

AGENDA

I. Call to Order

II. Invocation

III. Adoption of the Agenda

IV. Approval of Minutes

a. September 9, 2024

V. Review of Procedures for Evidentiary Hearings

a. Special Use Permit 2024-22: HDR on behalf of Dominion Energy has requested a special use permit to install a Public Utility, Major – Gas Compressor Station on the property denoted by Rockingham County Tax PIN 8948-00-55-1726 located on the parcel of 595 Old US 29 HWY in the Ruffin Township.

VI. Review of Procedures for Public Hearings

a. Zoning Map Amendment 2024-23: a zoning map amendment has been requested for the property denoted by Rockingham County Tax PIN 7926-01-28-8455 located at 114 Will Rd (corner of Dan Valley Rd) in the Mayo Township. The request is to rezone the property from Residential Protected (RP) to Highway Commercial (HC).

VII. Other Business

a. New Business: Review and Adoption of 2025 Planning Board Meeting Schedule

b. Old Business: None

VIII. Adjourn


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1 hour 39 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
October 8, 2024 Reidsville City Council Meeting
October 8, 2024 Reidsville City Council Meeting

AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation by the Reverend Ryan Burris, Pastor of Baptist Temple Church, 729 Wentworth Street, Reidsville.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Proclamations & Recognitions:

(A) Recognition of Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, 2024.

(B) Recognition of October as Community Planning Month.

5. Approval of Consent Agenda.

(A) Approval of September 10, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.

(B) Approval of Easement Acquisition for Parcel #1 for the Redundant Water Line Project.

(C) Approval of Easement Acquisition for Parcel #22 for the Redundant Water Line Project.

(D) Approval of Termination of Economic Incentive Agreement and Loan Agreement and Release Between the City of Reidsville and Lucky City Brewing Company, Inc.

(E) Approval of Resolution by the City Council to Seek Funding for the Lead Service Line Inventory Project.

(F) Approval of Resolution by the City Council to Seek Funding for the Emerging Contaminants Study.

- End of Consent Agenda -


6. Public Hearings:
(A) Consideration of Text Amendment Amending Article V, Section 2, "Notes to the Table of Permitted Use" Revising Standards for Crematories" in the City's Zoning Ordinance. (T2024-02) (Enclosure #1) - Drew Bigelow, City Planner 1

- End of Public Hearings -

7. Budget-Related
(A) Consideration of Improvements to Lake Reidsville and Related Budget
Ordinance Amendment and Capital Project Ordinance Amendment. (Enclosure #2) - Josh Beck, Public Works Director

8. Personnel Policy:
(A) Consideration of Revision to Retiree Health Insurance Benefits. (Enclosure #3) - Leigh
Anne Bassinger, Human Resources Director

9. Agreements:
(A) Consideration of Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement. (Enclosure #3A) – Josh Farmer, Fire Chief

10. Public Comments.

11. City Manager’s Report.
(A) Month of October. (Enclosure #4)

12. Council Members' Reports.

13. Miscellaneous:
(A) For Information Only.

14. Adjourn.


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1 hour 32 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
October 7, 2024 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting
October 7, 2024 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting


AGENDA


1. Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Hall

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Recognition

5. Approval of October 7, 2024 Agenda

6. Consent Agenda
Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless request for removal from the Agenda is heard Commissioner 

A. Rodney Stewart, RCEMS, Operations Supervisor
Rockingham County EMS requests the submitted financial statement for Board approval of accounting reports billing and collections activity August 2024 approve accounts uncollected that are to be written off. Lists of accounts are maintained and available for inspection in the EMS Office.

B. Trey Wright, Public Health Director
Request approval to add new items the fee schedule:
Buprenorphine/Naloxone, oral<10 mg $ Acquisition Costs J0574
Clonidine, oral .1 mg $ Acquisition Costs J8499
RSV Admin $25.00 96381

C. Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public Utilities
Request Board approval of a water rate change for the Hwy 158 system. The existing rate of $11.78 per 1000 gallons used plus 19.00 fixed monthly fee. The new would change to $12.92 per 1000 gallons used plus a $19.00 fixed monthly fee. This rate change would go into effect on the November bills. This rate increase would be applied to Total Water Bill and Irrigation Meter Fees. This rate increase is due to the City of Reidsville raising water rates to the County 64.77% in October.

D. Todd Hurst, Tax Administrator
Request the approval of all refunds for September 4, 2024 thru 17, 2024.

E. Mandy McGhee, Finance Director
1) Increase Youth Services budget by $1,130 due to additional miscellaneous grant funds.

2) Increase Public Health Department budget by $32,554 due to additional federal grant funds allocated the WIC Program.

3) Transfer $3,742 from Landfill Enterprise Fund to the General Department for replacement of thermocouple at landfill.

4) Transfer funds from Landfill Enterprise Fund to the General Fund Balance Appropriation for Landfill Gas Remediation.

F. Susan Washburn, Clerk to the Board
Request approval of regular minutes.

G. Lance Metzler, County Manager
1. Edit County Pay Plan to reflect the reclassification for Director of Consolidated Health & Human Services to move from pay grade 38 to pay grade 36.

2. Revise Personnel Policy 12: Social Media and Information Technology Use, Section 2: System Network Information Technology Use, Sysytem and Network Activities. This addition is now required in order to be compliance with state law. Added section in red.

7. Public Comment

8. Presentation

A. Erselle Young, Assistant Superintendent
Requesting approval to reallocate Restricted Sales Tax funding in the amount of $125,000.00 from the Outside Lighting project at Holmes Middle and $125,000 from the Outside Lightning project at Morehead High School. This will create $250,000.00 in funding for the Holmes Middle Staircase project. Rockingham County Schools Board of Education approved the replacement of Holmes Middle School's exterior concrete staircases on September 18, 2024. This request is necessary due to the unsafe condition of the current stairs. After the design is completed the replacement will include demolition of both sets of stairs including the landings and construction new safe staircases.

B. Lindsay Pegg, Tourism Manager
Update the Board on the Outdoor Recreation Master Plan and approval of the Resolution In Support of the Pathways Trails Master Plan for Rockingham County.

9. New Business

10. New Business

11. Commissioner Comments

12. Adjourn


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Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
October 1, 2024 Wentworth Town Council Meeting
October 1, 2024 Wentworth Town Council Meeting


AGENDA

Article I. CALL TO ORDER

Article II. INVOCATION

Article III. APPROVAL OF TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA

A. Requests and Petitions of Citizens

B. Approve/ Amend Agenda

Article IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Town Council Meeting – September 3, 2024

Article V. OLD BUSINESS

Article VI. NEW BUSINESS

A. Consideration of Wentworth Historic Committee Rockingham County Playground Sign Project - $1,412.40 -Presented by: Nick Harmon, Chairman

B. Wentworth Consolidated School Repairs Quotes

1. Stonewall Construction – Project 6 (Front Entrance at Gym & Double Doors) $29,445.53

2. Clint Yokley - Gym Floor Refinishing, $12,500
- Presented by: Mayor Paschal

C. Consideration of Amendment No. 6 to the Grant Project Ordinance for the Construction and Installation of the SCIF Grant Project
- Presented by: Yvonne Russell, Town Clerk & Finance Officer

Article VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Article VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS


• The next regular meeting of the Wentworth Planning Board is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Wentworth Town Hall.

• The next regular meeting of the Wentworth Town Council is scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 7:00 pm at the Wentworth Town Hall.

• Daylight Saving Time ends November 3, 2024. Don’t forget to set your clocks back 1 hour!

• Election Day is November 5, 2024. Early voting begins October 17, 2024 and ends November 2, 2024.

Article IX. ADJOURN



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28 minutes

Politics/News - Rockingham County, NC
Audio files of recent Municipal Meetings across Rockingham County as covered by RockinghamUpdate.com

Meetings include (but not limited to):

• Rockingham County Government - Commissioners & Planning Board

• Rockingham County Board of Education

• Wentworth Town Council

• Reidsville City Council

• Eden City Council

• Madison Board of Aldermen

• Stoneville Town Council

• Mayodan Town Council