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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

12/10/2024

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 ###

29 min
12/04/2024

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 ###

24 min
12/03/2024

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...

45 min
11/21/2024

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 ###

58 min
11/20/2024

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 ###

50 min
11/19/2024

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...

1h 29m
11/14/2024

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.

50 min
11/13/2024

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 ###

1h 4m

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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