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.
Aug 17, 2026·Board meeting
Ashe County Board Of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board conducted a business session that included public hearings for four grant application resolutions through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program, aimed at constructing a new social services and health department building, a public safety building, an animal control facility, and property acquisition to reduce blight. The board reviewed and approved the tax collector settlement for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and the tax collector charge for 2026-2027. Additionally, the board approved a five-year memorandum of understanding for the Ashe County Beekeepers Association, authorized the acceptance of a federal grant for a siren voice alerting system, and received facility programming updates for a new EMS base and animal shelter.
Jul 6, 2026·Board meeting
Ashe County Board Of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board addressed several financial and policy matters. Key topics included the approval of a budget amendment for Riverview project improvements and a sponsorship resolution for a grant application regarding river access. The commissioners provided a letter of support for a land dedication near the Blue Ridge Parkway and issued a proclamation declaring a local trails month. Additionally, the board passed resolutions concerning the expenditure of Opioid Settlement funds, covering both a technical amendment and a new long-term funding cycle. Finally, the board denied a late tax exclusion application and held an executive session to discuss property matters.
