William F. Mitchell

The Board received a presentation of the FY 2025 Audit results from a representative of Thompson, Price, Scott, Adamas & Co., P.A. and reviewed the financial report provided by the Finance Director.

The agenda for the meeting included several key discussion points. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of the previous week's minutes and tax releases for January 2026. The Tax Collector's Office agenda involved reporting unpaid 2025 real property tax liens and seeking approval to advertise after March 10, 2026. The Hertford County Office of Aging requested approval to enter into contracts with the NC Department of Insurance and the US Department of Health and Human Services to receive Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) Grant Funds and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Grant Funds. Further items included a request for approval of an amendment to the FY 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance (Budget Amendment #BA17) and the approval of the budget development schedule for FY26-27. The Board was also set to consider the 2026 Hertford County Commissioners' Scholarship Process and the 2026 Hertford County Government Internship Program. Other discussions involved presentation and potential adoption of the Mid-East Region Digital Inclusion Plan, Black History Recognitions, County Manager's Report, and a Closed Session to consult with the County Attorney.

The agenda for the meeting included several key items. Discussion points involved requesting approval for the January 20, 2026 minutes, and seeking consideration for a resolution regarding the appointment of Hertford County Plan Review Officers. The Board was scheduled to address approval for the Interlocal Building Inspection Services Agreement with the Town of Ahoskie and consideration for recommendations to the Hertford County Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Other items included approval to receive and appropriate funds from the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) 2025 SEID Grant Award, approval for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Hertford County Budget Ordinance, and setting a public hearing for a rezoning request by the Amanda S. Cherry Community Center. Department updates were anticipated from the Tax Collector and Public Works, along with a report from the County Manager. The agenda also included a motion to recess the February 16, 2025 meeting to February 26, and setting a public hearing for Project Green Lantern's Economic Development and Community Reinvestment Agreements. Recognition for Black History Month through an essay presentation and a poem was also planned.

The agenda for the meeting included several key items for consideration and discussion. The consent agenda featured requests for the approval of minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting and NCVTS refunds for several individuals and one entity. Other significant items included a request for approval of Budget Amendment #BA15 to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance, consideration for the recommendation to the Voluntary Agricultural District Advisory Board, recognition of Hertford County Law Enforcement, a public comment period, the County Manager's Report, and reports from the Board Chair and Clerk, concluding with a Closed Session to consult with the County Attorney.

The meeting included discussions on tax releases and refunds, personnel matters such as approving the salary for the Information Technology Director, and appointments/reappointments to various boards including the Albemarle Regional Library Board, Murfreesboro Planning Board ETJ, Parks & Recreation Advisor Commission, Voluntary Agricultural District Advisory Board, Veterans Advisory Council, Choanoke Public Transportation Authority, Hertford County ABC Board, Hertford County Library Board, Hertford County Public Health Authority Board, Jury Commission, Medical Services Transportation Advisory Council, R-CCC Board of Trustees, and Tri-County Airport Authority. Budget amendments were approved for DSS programs and the JCPC program. Public comments were heard regarding property taxes and support for the Special Olympics. Upcoming events at RCCC were shared. The Board also discussed future recreational and cultural projects and went into a closed session to consult with the County Attorney and discuss personnel matters.