Jeffrey Berry

The agenda for the meeting included consideration of the agenda, consideration of minutes from previous meetings (specifically excluding approvals from the summary), and a public hearing regarding the Hyde County FY2014-2015 Budget. Key items for consideration involved multiple ordinances, including the FY2014-2015 Budget Ordinance, a project ordinance for the Public Safety Center Roof Repair Project, wording changes for the Flood Ordinance, an amended budget ordinance for the Hurricane Irene Recovery Project, and an ordinance modification for Animal Control. The agenda also listed resolutions concerning the reconciliation of department budgets and opposition to an EPA proposed rule for Waters of the United States. Furthermore, there were items regarding appointments to various boards (Workforce Development, Pungo District Hospital New Advisory Board, Ocracoke Occupancy Tax Board, and Hyde County ABC Board), an HMGP Elevation Contractor Award, reports from the Engelhard Sanitary District and ABC Board, updates on various projects (GC, PSC, ECB Building, Airport Trapping, Lifeguard Contract, On-line Bill Pay, Solid Waste Award Letter), discussion on a Wireless Telecommunications Facility, responses to budget workshop questions, and an appropriation to Ocracoke Day Care. Budget matters included discussions on 4-H fees, Sales and Use Tax, Fiscal Year End Entries, and updates related to Health, Home Health, and JCPC. The meeting concluded with management reports, budget updates, and a scheduled Closed Session.

The meeting agenda included an opening segment, consideration of the agenda itself, and presentations covering Oregon Inlet history and rising concerns, an update on the Mattamuskeet Lodge Project, a Friend of the County recognition, and tax collections for January 2023. Key items for consideration involved several appointments to boards such as the Mainland Occupancy Tax Board and the Hyde County Board of Health. Other consideration items included approving contracts for Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. and a consulting contract with WolfeStein, LLC, approving the IRS Per Diem rate for 2023, reviewing a minor subdivision plat for Swan Acre Farms, Inc., and discussing tax foreclosure and upset bids for a property on US Hwy 264. Budget matters for the Health Department and Soil and Water were also reviewed. Management reports touched upon community events and concerns regarding water control systems and the AWAS system at the airport. The board entered a closed session to consult with the attorney regarding a draft resolution to settle a dispute with the Hyde Board of Education.

The meeting agenda included several key items for consideration. Presentations covered the 2021 Passenger Ferry Season Report, an update on Engelhard Airport, and the September 2021 Tax Collections Report. Items for consideration included appointments to the Board of Health and Hyde County Transit Board of Directors, review of Local Health Department fee schedules (Environmental Health and Clinical), approval of a UAS Loaner Program Drone Loan Agreement with NCDOT, approval of the Charles Williams Plat (pending agency review), selection of Fearnbach History Services, Inc. for the Davis Ventures Historic Preservation Consultant Award, and the Albemarle-Tideland Mental Health Retiree Agreement. Budget matters involved approving blanket budget revisions for the Sheriff's Department, Health Department, and Cooperative Extension. Management reports included updates on various county projects and citizen comments regarding fund distribution.

The documents relate to meetings held by the Hyde County Board of Commissioners on December 7, 2020, and the minutes from the November 12, 2020, Regular Meeting. Key discussions and actions included the consideration and approval of the December 7, 2020 Organizational Meeting Agenda, the election of the Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman, and the appointment of the County Attorney, Board Clerk, and Deputy Clerks. The Board also addressed the resolution establishing regular 2021 meeting dates. During the November 12, 2020 meeting, discussions covered tax collection reports for November 2020 (compared to November 2019) and Year to Date 2020 (compared to 2019), public comment regarding infrastructure needs and vessel removal costs, approval of the Public Transportation Program Resolution FY2022, appointments to the Hyde Transit Board, Ocracoke Occupancy Tax Board, and Ocracoke Waterways Commission, approval of the Local Health Department Fee Schedule, approval of the DHHS/DSS Amended MOU, and review of the response letter to the Local Government Commission regarding the 2019 audit concerns. Furthermore, approvals were sought for the CDBG CV RFP process, a revised Ocracoke Tram Operations Agreement, and the NC Tourism Recovery Grant. Budget revisions for the Sheriff's Department and Health Department, including COVID-19 support and detection funding, were also approved.

The main meeting documented is the Regular Meeting on July 6, 2020, which included an opening call to order, consideration of the agenda, and consideration of minutes from previous meetings (June 1, June 9, June 15, June 29, and July 1, 2020 meetings/hearings). Key agenda items for discussion and action included a Public Hearing on Ocracoke Development Ordinance Changes (amending height standards), presentations on Tax Collections for June 2020, the 2020 Census Update highlighting a low response rate, a COVID-19 update, and an appointment to the ABC Board. Consideration items involved adopting a Resolution to Adopt the Northeastern NC Hazard Mitigation Plan, a Resolution to Amend the Fire Protection Contract with SQVFD for a new sub-station funding assurance, approval of Project Budget Ordinances for Stream Debris funding from Hurricane relief, approval of the 2020-21 Hyde County Youth Athletics Service Contract, and approval of various MOAs and Contracts. The board also announced the Employee/Volunteer/Friend of the Month for July 2020 and held a session for Public Comments and a Closed Session.