Cary Garner

The meeting agenda included the invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the agenda itself. Key decisions involved the approval of the County Attorney appointment and consideration of the Consent Agenda items. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of draft minutes from the previous meeting, approval of tax releases and refunds for November 2025, and approval of a budget amendment for software maintenance within the Health Department. The County Manager provided a monthly report covering recent county activities, including project updates on the Amazon Project, facility hour changes, and upcoming community events. The Open Forum allowed for public comments on topics such as a non-profit pipeline and stray dog issues.

The meeting included an invocation, pledge of allegiance, and approval of the agenda. The board discussed and made decisions on various topics, including extending the annual tax listing period for the tax year 2026, and orders for demolition and removal for properties on Fifth Street and Luther Street in Rockingham. The board also discussed the Richmond County Child Fatality Prevention Team/Community Protection Team structure, Adoption Awareness Month, a presentation from the CAC team, a proclamation for Veterans Day 2025, a proclamation for Farm City Week, and an appointment to the Lumber River Regional Aging Advisory Committee. Additionally, there was a monthly report by the County Manager and an open forum for public comments.

The meeting included an invocation and pledge of allegiance, followed by the election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The board discussed and made decisions on various items, including the approval of the agenda and consent agenda. The consent agenda covered draft minutes, tax releases and refunds, a vehicle tax system refund report, a foster care kinship budget amendment, an environmental health food and lodging budget amendment, a building improvements budget amendment, and the 2026 holiday schedule. The County Manager presented a monthly report, and there was an open forum for public comments. The board also discussed updates from Richmond County Schools, extended the annual tax listing period, and approved orders for demolition and removal of properties. Proclamations were approved for Adoption Awareness Month, Adoption Awareness Day, Veterans Day 2025, and Farm City Week. An appointment was made to the Lumber River Regional Aging Advisory Committee.

The meeting included an invocation and pledge of allegiance, approval of the agenda, and a consent agenda. The board considered an appointment to the Jury Commission and received a monthly report from the County Manager. An open forum was held for public comments. The board also discussed and approved a resolution for an Installment Financing Contract with PNC Bank, accepted the NCACP Performance and Wellness Grant, and discussed the Governor's Highway Safety Program. Additionally, they addressed Aging Services Grants and a Cooperative Extension Grant for a Sandhill Native Plant Garden.

The Richmond County Board of Commissioners meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics such as the appointment of a new county attorney, an update from the Richmond County Partnership for Children, and a public hearing and approval for naming a new road as James Lynn Way. Also discussed were an economic development incentive agreement with Project CIT, a resolution to apply for a Cordova Wastewater AIA grant, and financing options for vehicle purchases. The board also approved a proclamation recognizing Constitution Week in Richmond County.