Derek Burress

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several key items. A business investment grant agreement with Judco Manufacturing was approved, aimed at creating jobs and capital investment in Green County. A building reuse program grant agreement between the state of North Carolina, Green County, and Jooko Manufacturing was also approved. An AMI update was presented, focusing on upgrading technology and replacing transmitters within the advanced metering infrastructure system. The board also discussed a chlorine conversion improvements project to transition well sites from gas chlorine to liquid chlorine. Lastly, there was a discussion regarding the potential purchase of a new ambulance to replace the oldest unit in the fleet.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several topics. A proposal for a farmfest was presented, seeking support for the event to be held at the junior high and baseball field, with the aim of funding scholarships and promoting the farming community. Concerns were raised regarding the sale of alcohol on county property and the need for liability insurance, which were addressed. A budget amendment for the transportation department was approved to cover insurance costs for new vans. The school board's request to transfer funds from their capital outlay to their current expense fund was also approved. Additionally, there was discussion regarding a salary study process and the organizations to be compared with for salary benchmarking.

The meeting addressed several key topics, including updates on one-stop voting, which is outpacing the 2018 primary totals, and positive feedback on the ease of access at the Snow Hill Fire Department location. The request deadline for mail-in ballots was announced, and poll worker training was scheduled with a change of venue to the operation center due to weather conditions. A safety assessment of election operations was planned with the Department of Homeland Security and North Carolina Emergency Management. The agenda included the approval of a democratic member for the multi-partisan assistance team and the approval of absentee ballots.

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as the HMGP bid tabulations, the award of business, and attorney-client privilege under closed session of personnel. Public comments were heard regarding concerns about law enforcement harassment. The board also discussed the monthly collection report, the annual settlement for the fiscal year 2021-2022, and the collection order for 2022-23. They also considered awarding construction contracts for elevation projects, endorsing a permanent four-way stop, reappointing a member to the ECC executive committee, and amending the position classification plan to include a deputy sheriff cadet trainee.

The agenda included a public hearing for the transportation department regarding the 5311 admin and capital grant, followed by a resolution honoring Robert P. Ain Jr. The board discussed and approved the use of 3+1 software to assist in cash management. They also addressed a notification of funding offer for a stream snag removal grant and a board appointment for the Green County Board of Public Health. Additionally, a budget amendment for the Social Services Department was discussed and approved. The meeting also involved discussions and approval of a proposed Mass Gathering ordinance and a proposed noise ordinance amendment. Finally, the board discussed a budget ordinance amendment regarding a fee schedule addition in the health department for migrant labor camp septic inspections.