The commission agenda includes public hearings regarding Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds for multi-family construction and the proposed 2027 schedule of values for property tax revaluation. Items for discussion include departmental statistics, a proclamation for Operation Green Light for veterans, and findings from community engagement regarding the future reuse of the Warrensville Middle School property. Business items include votes on a memorandum of understanding for New River Trace, multiple on-call professional services contract agreements, an EMS base design contract amendment, and a roof change order for Warrensville Middle School.
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The board approved a budget amendment for Emergency Management and received a presentation on the 2027 Schedule of Values for property revaluation. Discussion occurred regarding the Emergency Homeless Fund and upcoming energy assistance programs. Human Resources policy updates were ratified, including changes to the shared leave program, employee reinstatement, and the implementation of paid parental leave. The board authorized land transfers for FEMA buyouts, accepted a state grant for community center repairs, and approved a memorandum of agreement and land lease for the Ashe Developmental Day School. Additionally, concepts for a new EMS base were finalized, and a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week was adopted.
Sep 21, 2026·Board meeting
Ashe County Board Of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The County Commission meeting covered various agenda items, including updates from the Department of Social Services on statistics and disaster management, an update on volunteer initiatives, and public health reports regarding communicable diseases. The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding for a VFW land transfer and established on-call professional service agreements with three firms to facilitate grant-funded projects. Additionally, the commission reviewed conceptual designs for a new EMS base, approved a 10-year lease renewal for the Ashe Food Pantry, received an update on the county's horticulture and Christmas tree production, and authorized funding for Town of Lansing park and sewer infrastructure improvements.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
Ashe County Board Of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board addressed public concerns regarding AI data centers and EMS infrastructure site selection. Presentations included the urgent need for roof repairs at the Riverview Community Center following hurricane damage and the approval of a contract for courtroom and meeting room audio-visual system upgrades. An announcement was made regarding a community input session for the future reuse of the local middle school property.
