Kenneth W Snipes

County Commission Regular Meeting

The meeting commenced with the pledge of allegiance and an invocation, followed by the recognition of Clifton D. Holt for receiving the Air Medal with Valor Device for service during Operation Desert Storm. Public comments included a citizen's complaint regarding the previous Board of Elections meeting and a request for county-wide sidewalk ordinances due to ongoing subdivision development, prompting the County Manager to prepare a report on sidewalk status. The board commended staff for roadside litter cleanup efforts. Agenda items included the approval of the Consent Agenda. The commission then adopted the recommended Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2027 to 2033. Approval was granted for a contract with Benisek for professional services, including design and engineering, for Kfir Shriner Park Phase 2, which covers approximately 6 acres and will include a picnic shelter, playground, and restroom facilities. The board also considered and approved applying for North Carolina Housing Finance Agency's urgent repair program funds, which requires a $1,000 match. Finally, the commission considered and approved a request to submit a letter of commitment for the Hornet Area Rural Transit Systems microtransit application to the Golden Leaf community based grants initiative, aiming to provide an Uber-type service costing $7 per trip, initially focused on employment and training transportation needs.