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October 16, 2023 Rockingham County Commissioners MeetingAGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN RICHARDSON2. INVOCATION -3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -4. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 16, 2023 AGENDA5. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A. Pat Galloway, Finance Director1. Approval - Increase Public Health budget $8.000 for the Wolfe Mini Grant that has been awarded to the department. The grant will be used to launch a Cribs for Kids safe sleep education program in order to reduce the County's infant mortality rate by preventing sleep-related deaths.2. Approval - Increase Public Health budget $58,226 for Region 5 ARPA Public Health Workforce Development grant funds awarded to the department from Guilford County. Funds will be used to offer training and professional development to staff members.3. Approval - Appropriate $254,201 of FY 22-23 Article 46 sales tax received in FY 24 (July 23, August 23, September 23 distributions) that will be remitted to Rockingham Community College in FY 23-24.4. Approval - Increase Emergency Management budget $10,000 for the FY 2022 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant award.5. Approval - Increase Technology Services (ITS) bUdget $40,000 for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) grant award. The grant will assist in the cost of developing and maintaining a comprehensive Cybersecurity preparedness posture program that meet the SLCGP objectives as identified in the Department of Homeland Security Notice of Funding Opportunity.B. Todd Hurst, Tax AdministratorApproval - Tax Collection and Reconciliation Reports for January including refunds for September 19, 2023 thru September 30, 2023.C. Trey Wright, Health Director1. Approval - Addition of new vaccines to the fee schedule:• RSV, Immune Globulin; 0.5 ml dosage (birth to 24 months) - $550.00• RSV, Immune Globulin; 1 ml dosage (birt34h to 24 months) - $550.00• Admin COVID - $45.00• Modema COVID-19 Vaccine (6 month to 11 yrs) - $155.00• Modema COVID-19 Vaccine (12 yrs old and up) - $155.002. Approval - Revised Public Health Fee, Eligibility Requirements and Billing policy.D. Derek Southern, Assistant County ManagerApproval - Appropriation of Fund Balance for FY 2022/2023 earned departmental shared savings, pursuant to the approved Performance Measurement Program Policy.E. Susan Washburn, Clerk to the BoardApproval - Regular meeting Board minutesF. Board of Commissioners1. Approval - Appointments of Diane P. Parnell and Maxine Dale Rosenburg Warren to the Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term from October 16, 2023 until October 15, 2026.2. Approval - Appointments of H. Keith Duncan and Benjamin "Bernie" Parnell to the Planning Board for a three-year term from October 16, 2023 until October 15, 20267. PUBLIC COMMENT8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:Hiram Marziano, Director of Community DevelopmentApproval - Case 2023-14 - Zoning Amendment: Rezoning from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Light Industrial-Conditional District (LI-CD); Applicant: Randy Bradford; Tax PIN: 7959-04-73-6679; Address: 6696 NC Highway 770 - Mayo Township.9. PRESENTATION - House Representative A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr.The State Budget Impact on Rockingham County10. PRESENTATION - David French, Museum and Archives of Rockingham CountyUpdate for the MARC and an announcement regarding the State allocation of funds.11. NEW BUSINESS12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS13. ADJOURN###

October 2, 2023 Rockingham County Commissioners MeetingAGENDAI. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN RICHARDSON2. INVOCATION - Pastor TJ Easter. Pioneer Church, Madison3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. RECOGNITION - COMMISSIONER MARK RICHARDSONKen Hanauer, Outstanding Volunteer. for dedication to the community and the citizens of Rockingham County.5. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 2,2023 AGENDA6. CONSENT AG ENDA (Consent items as follows will be (Adopted with a single motion. second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Pat Galloway, Finance DirectorApproval - Increase Soil & Water Conservation budget $2.500 for funds that weredonated for the summer camp.B) Todd Hurst, Tax AdministratorApproval - Tax refunds for September 6, 2023 thru September 18, 2023.C) Felissa Ferrell, Health and Human Services DirectorApproval- Budget revision request for the $83,246 CCU Medicaid Funds to be used for the Continuous Coverage Unwinding and in preparation for Medicaid Expansion during FY 23-24 for new staff in a new position. The $219,467 GAP Hold Harmless E&E funds are to be used to Offset County costs of current expenditures. This grand total funding is in the amount. Of $302,713.D) Lance Metzler, County ManagerApproval - Upon completion of Foster Care training and receiving a foster care license, Rockingham County will reimburse a Foster family that is a resident of Rockingham County licensed by any partnering agency qualified to license a resident, not to exceed the costs for the following expenses:• Initial Fire Inspection Fee: $50.00• In County Fingerprint Fee - $5.00• CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens/Medication Administration: $125.00Thereafter, Rockingham County will reimburse a licensed Foster family that is a resident of Rockingham County for the following expenses annually unless otherwise noted, not to exceed the cost of the service while they continue to maintain their Foster Care license:• Fire Reinspection Fee (required at minimum every 2 years): $25.00• CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens/Medication Administration Recertification: $125.00The initial request for $7,500.00 and would begin on November 1,2023.E) Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations SupervisorApproval- Rockingham County EMS requests the submitted financial statement for Board Approval of accounting reports of billing and collections activity for August 2023 and accounts uncollected that are to be written off. Lists of accounts are maintained and available for inspection in the EMS Office.F) Susan Washburn, Clerk to the CommissionersApproval- Regular minutes for September 5, 2023.G) Trey Wright, Health DirectorApproval - Appointment of Roberta Hawthorne to the Child Fatality Prevention Team. Her term will be from October 2,2023 until October 1,2026.H) Board of CommissionersApproval - Appointment Quint Haley to replace T. Matt Cardwell whose term has expired. The term will be from October 1,2023 and expires September 30, 2026.7. PUBLIC COMMENT8. Dr. Mark Kinlaw, President, Rockingham Community College and Dr. Tony Gunn, Associate Vice President for Facilities & External AffairsUpdate on the V. cent sales tax9. April Cox, Executive Director, Partnership for Children"Understanding Rockingham County's Child Care Crisis"10. NEW BUSINESS11. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS12. ADJOURN###

Martha Becton of Becton Trails / Chainsaws / The Trail Champion's Introduction to NEPA / Rockingham Community College / #118 Topics: North Carolina and 2023 The Year of the Trail Martha's Back Story A background in Nuclear Reactors in the Navy Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent Office Seeking opportunities to get outside and use tools with her daughter in the Washington D.C. region How Chainsaw Training led to learning that Trail Building is a legit profession Starting Becton Trails Learning what she didn't know at her first PTBA Conference about trail building Helping people be more effective through training Martha take on Chainsaws / Chainsaw Training, and the dangers of moving wood Forest Service Chainsaw Training Mindfulness Being Seen – Martha's take on this and the Importance of Being Seen How to make more people feel like they belong in the Trail World IMBA – The Trail Champions Introduction to NEPA The importance of NEPA Categorical Exclusions Using 3rd Party Contractors to help with the NEPA Process The importance of Planning and Design for Trails Martha's role at Rockingham Community College / Duke Energy Trails How Trail Training and Education is becoming more prevalent in Higher Education The professionalization of the Trail Industry Closing Comments   Links: Becton Trails: https://www.bectontrails.com/ Year of the Trail North Carolina '23: https://greattrailsnc.com/ The Trail Champion's Introduction to NEPA: https://www.imba.com/resource/trail-champions-introduction-nepa To sign up for skills workshops with RCC's Duke Energy TRAILS: https://www.rockinghamcc.edu/coned_cat/duke-energy-trails/ For more information on Duke Energy's Environmental Planning & Development degree program at RCC: https://www.rockinghamcc.edu/program/environmental-planning-and-development-a55350/ Duke Energy TRAILS on facebook and instagram: https://www.facebook.com/TRAILSatRCC https://www.instagram.com/TRAILSatRCC/ Duke Energy Environmental Planning & Development on facebook and instagram: https://www.facebook.com/EPDatRCC/ https://www.instagram.com/EPDatRCC/   Coulee Creative is the Title Sponsor for this episode. They design and build custom websites as well as help companies with branding, photography, and ecommerce. Coulee Creative was started in Wisconsin but is now based out of Bend Oregon. Jared, from Coulee Creative is a friend of mine, we've traveled together on multiple mountain bike trips and sometimes he sends it.  For more information about Coulee Creative head over to: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail EAffect Show Links: Trail Effect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Worldwide Cyclery Affiliate Link: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/?aff=559 Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/ Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.   This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

October 18, 2022 Eden City Council MeetingAGENDA1. Meeting called to order by: Neville Hall, Mayor2. Invocation: Pastor Johnny Cox, Summit Road Church of God3. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Chris White, Fire Chief4. Proclamations and Recognitions:a. Recognition: Dyer's, Inc., for 95 years in business5. Roll Call6. Set Meeting Agenda7. Public Hearings8. Requests and Petitions of Citizens9. Unfinished Business:a. Consideration of an appointment to the Community Appearance Commission.Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Directorb. Consideration of economic adjustments to employee compensation.Jon Mendenhall, City Manager; Erin Gilley, City Attorney10. New Business:a. Consideration to adopt an ordinance for the demolition of a structure at 2049 Mill Ave. under Article 9 of the Unified Development Ordinance.Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Directorb. Consideration to adopt an ordinance for the demolition of a structure at 204 N. Hamilton St. under Article 9 of the Unified Development Ordinance.Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Directorc. Consideration to adopt an ordinance for the demolition or repair of a structure at 246 TheBoulevard under Article 9 of the Unified Development Ordinance.Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director11. Reports from Staff:a. City Manager's Report. Jon Mendenhall, City Managerb. Report on advisory committee proceedings:(1) Strategic Planning Commission. Staff Advisor Cindy Adams(2) Planning Organization Boards. Staff Advisor Kelly Stultz(3) Parks Commission. Staff Advisor Terry Vernon12. Consent Agenda:a. Approval and adoption of the (1) September 20, 2022 and (2) October 3, 2022 Council meeting minutes. Deanna Hunt, City Clerkb. Approval and adoption of a plan to reorganize the Police and Fire Departments.Clint Simpson, Police Chief; Chris White, Fire Chiefc. Approval and adoption of a resolution to donate a decommissioned livescan fingerprint machine to Rockingham Community College. Clint Simpson, Police Chiefd. Approval and adoption of a resolution in support of the Rural Transformation Grant application.Kelly Stultz, Planning & Community Development Director13. Closed Session: To discuss economic development pursuant to NCGS 143.318.11(a)(4).14. Announcements:a. Report on external committees by Council liaisonsb. General comments15. Adjournment###

June 6, 2022 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the June 6, 2022 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NC.AGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN BERGER2. INVOCATIONPastor Jeremy Parker, New Vision Fellowship3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. RECOGNITION: Commissioner Mark RichardsonDavid "Roy" Stewart, Outstanding Volunteer5. RECOGNITION: Lance Metzler, County ManagerHarold Bass - Former County Commissioner6. RECOGNITION: Lance Metzler, County ManagerHospice of Rockingham County - National list of the top 150 organizations that have been designated as the "Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2022"7. APPROVAL OF June 6, 2022 AGENDA8. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Susan Washburn, Clerk to the BoardApproval - Appointment of Mickey Wilson to the Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees; term July 1, 2022-June 20, 2026B) Pat Galloway, Director of Financial Services1. Approval - Appropriate $5,000 of available Sheriff Department Federal Forfeiture funds to purchase 2 elliptical machines that will replace 2 broken machines that cannot be repaired.2. Approval- Increase appropriation to the county-wide broadband project for Rockingham Community College's $250,000 commitment to the project.3. Approval- Amend the Capital Project Ordinance and budget to transfer $75,000 of Capital Reserve Funds reserved for the Document imaging System to the ERP and Document Imaging Capital Project Fund that was established in fiscal year 2013, Funds will continue the Document Imaging portion of the project.4. Approval- Increase Sheriff Department budget $200 for donation received for the Sheriff's Office K9 Program.5. Approval - Request to transfer $143,650 of the funds included in the FY 2022 Non-Departmental budget for the one-third study that was implemented in September 2021. Funds are being transferred to only those county departments that do not have sufficient lapse salary budget to cover the cost of the one-third study through fiscal year end.6. Approval - Increase Library budget $6,000 for grant award from the Reidsville Area Foundation. Funds will be used for book purchases.C) Tara Muchini, Youth Services DirectorApproval- Recommendation for appointments and reappointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for the 2022-24 term.D) Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations SupervisorApproval- Rockingham County EMS requests the submitted financial statement for Board Approval of accounting reports of billing and collections activity for April 2022 and approve accounts uncollected that are to be written off.E) Lance Metzler, County ManagerApproval - Due to staffing levels, amend Personnel Policy 6: Leave of Absence, Section 1: Holidays to read: If the accrued Holiday leave is not taken by the end of the fiscal year in which it was earned, the time will remain in their Holiday bank.F) Captain Jennifer BrownApproval - Lieutenant Tim Newman is retiring from the Rockingham County Sheriffs Office effective July 1,2022 with over 25 years of service. He is requesting to purchase his duty weapon for $1.00 (gun permit attached)G) Mark McClintock, Tax AdministratorApproval- All Tax Refunds from May 4, 2022 thru May 24,2022H) Jason Byrd, Rockingham County Soil & Water ConservationApproval - Appointment of Mark Apple, Joe French and Bobby Baker to the Rockingham County Agriculture Advisory Board. The term of office will begin June 2022 and run through September 2025.I) John Morris, County AttorneyApproval - Consideration of Subordination Agreement between Rockingham County, North Carolina, HomeTrust Bank, and Help, Incorporation; Center Against Violence, a North Carolina Non-Profit Corporation.9. PUBLIC COMMENT10. PUBLIC HEARING - Lance Metzler, County ManagerFY 2022-2023 Budget11. NEW BUSINESS12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS13. ADJOURN# # #

May 16, 2022 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the May 16, 2022 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NC.AGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN BERGER2. INVOCATION3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE** RECOGNITION: Debra Crumpton - Baptist on MissionRecognition of Baptist on Mission organization, God's Pit Crew and Samaritan's Purse who assisted with storm damage for over 40 families andone church. Recognition as well to the businesses and individuals who donated meals and snacks for the workers4. RECOGNITION: Lance Metzler, County ManagerRecognition of Trey Wright, Public Health Director, and the Rockingham County Public Health Department for being awarded the 2021 North Carolina Public Health Association Dr. Sarah Taylor Morrow Health Department of the Year.5. RECOGNITION: Mark McClintock, Tax AdministratorRecognition of Ashley F. Perkins, Rockingham County Tax Administration, for obtaining the professional designation of Personal Property Specialist (PPS) from the International Association of Assessing Officers.6. APPROVAL OF MAY 16, 2022 AGENDA7. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Susan O. Washburn, Clerk to the Board Approval of Minutes - March 21,2022 and April 4, 2022 Regular Meeting MinutesB) Pat Galloway, Director of Financial Services1. Approval-Increase Public Health Department budget $1 ,000 for NCPHA Health Department of the Year award funds received from the NC Public Health Association.2. Approval- Increase Sheriff Department budget $14,268 for the BJA Bullet Proof Grant 2021 that has been awarded. The grant amount is $5,400 and requires matching funds of $5,400 which are being met with the appropriation of Federal Forfeiture Reserve funds in the General Fund. In addition, $3,468 of Federal Forfeiture Reserve funds are being requested to cover the cost of concealable carriers, special threat plates, external carrier, patches and shipping/handling costs that are not covered by the grant. 12 units will be purchased.3. Approval- Increase Fire Marshal budget $500.00 for donation received to purchase smoke detectors for community public education program.4. Approval- Appropriate $79,000 of available fund balance in the general fund for the following:• To cover increase in fuel costs in the Sheriffs and Animal Control Departments caused by rising fuel prices.• To cover increase in vehicle repair costs incurred in the Sheriff Department due to limitation on new vehicle availability that is require the department to keep older vehicles on the road.5. Approval - Designate and appropriate Unrestricted Fund Balance in the County Capital Reserve Fund for the Animal Shelter Generator Project. Due to increase in costs, additional funds need to be added to the originally approved project budget.6. Approval - Re-allocate a portion ($304,214) of the FY 21-22 distribution of Article 46 Sales Tax from going directly to Rockingham Community College in order to begin accumulating funds needed for the annual debt service payment on the Workforce Development Center (WDC). Beginning May 2022, the County will withhold one-twelfth of the annual WDC debt service payment from the monthly Article 46 Sales Tax Distribution and transfer these funds to the County Debt Service Fund. The amount being amended at this time is derived from withholding $152,107 from the upcoming May and June distributions.7. Approval - Increase Sheriff Department budget $300.00 for a donation received for the Sheriff's Office K9 Program.8. Approval - Increase the Animal Shelter budget $45,900 for a grant award from PETCO. The grant is comprised of $900 for 300 vaccines and $45,000 for improvements to the animal shelter including building repairs and adoption events.9. Approval - Adopt the Resolution Authorizing Increase in Micro-Purchase Threshold. In August 2020, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revised Uniform Guidance (2 C.F.R. Part 200) to allow for non-Federal entities to elect an increased micro-purchase threshold (level in which certain purchases with Federal funds can be made without informal quotes or formal bids). In order to raise the threshold for the County, the Board must formally adopt this new threshold and must self-certify this amount each fiscal year. This action will raise the micro-purchase threshold for certain purchases with Federal funds from $10,000 to $30,000 and to $50,000 for service contracts that are not subject to NC Laws.C) Mark McClintock, Tax Administrator1. Approval- Tax Collection and Reconciliation reports for April, including refunds for April 20, 2022 thru May 3, 2022.2. Approval - Consider denying the ODT Equipment, LLC request for refund.D) Anthony Crowder, Fire MarshalApproval- Appointment of Steve Fowler as Fire Commissioner for Bethany Fire Department.E) Lance Metzler, County ManagerApproval - Re-adoption for clarification from previous meeting - EMS Recruitment and Retention Bonus Policy was approved but not included in the Board's packet. Additionally, attached is a budget transfer for this program.F) Ben Curry, Rockingham County Code EnforcementApproval - Enter into an interlocal agreement contract for Code Enforcement services for the Town of Stoneville. This agreement would turn over code enforcement cases for the Town to the County Community Development Department Code Enforcement Division. Cases would be screened by the Town before sending to the County. Further, the Town will pay the County a sum per case. The Code Enforcement Division will ensure that their case load does not reach an unmanageable amount so as to not detract from their County responsibilities.G) Felissa Ferrell, Health and Human Services DirectorApproval- A onetime LIEAP supplement payment will be generated for the LIEAPand Pandemic LIEAP customers during FY 2021-2022. The total amount per the State report will be $878,150.00. In order to process these supplemental checks, it will require a budget revision of $475,000.00 to serve those households. This information was received April 26, 2022 and requires that all checks will need to be processed b May 31, 2022H) Meggan Odell, Senior Director of Transit ServicesApproval - The Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) members/appointees and the FY 2023 meeting scheduleI) Darren Poole, Workforce Board ChairApproval - Reappointment of Vernon Gammon and Orlando Poteat to the Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board. Mr. Gammon's term with the PTRWDB for Labor Organization will be 2022-2024 and Mr. Poteat's term with the PTRWDB for Business will be 2022-2024.J) Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public UtilitiesApproval - Waive landfill tipping fee for disposal of inert debris, construction and demolition debris generated by the EF-1 tornado impact on Rockingham County residents on May 6, 2022. The free disposal would last until Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 12:00 pm8. PUBLIC COMMENT9. PUBLIC HEARINGS:A) Case 2022-05-Zoning Amendment: Rezoning from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Light Industrial (LI)-South Rockingham Corporate Park, LLC-Tax PIN: 7921-01-39-5888 (two portions) and 7921-01-17-2668 (two portions)-Location: Sylvania Road and Boone Road-Huntsville TownshipB) Case 2022-04-Zoning Amendment: Rezoning from Residential Agricultural (RA), Residential Protected (RP) and Light Industrial (L1) to Residential Protected Conditional District (RP-CD)-Allied Development/FEI Engineering-Tax PIN: 7921-02-59-4942 (two portions) and 7922-03-41-6285 Location: Friddle Rd & US 220-Huntsville & New Bethel TownshipsC) Case 2202-06-Zoning Amendment: Rezoning from Residential Protected (RP) to Residential Agricultural (RA)-Robert Davila-Tax PIN: 7987-00-61-4622-Location: 144 Dee Dees Dr (Off Ashley Loop)-Wentworth Township10. PRESENTATION - FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 BUDGET - LANCE METZLER, COUNTY MANAGER11. NEW BUSINESS12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS13. CLOSED SESSIONPursuant to:N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) Approved Closed Session MinutesN.C.G.S 143-318.11 (a)(5) Instruct Negotiating Agents.14. RECESS FOR BUDGET WORK SESSION# # #

April 4, 2022 Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the April 4, 2022 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NC.AGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN BERGER2. INVOCATION3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. RECOGNITION: COMMENDATION FOR PROFESSIONAL EFFORTSRodney Cates, Emergency Services Director Shift Supervisor Jennifer Baughn, Senior Telecommunicator Angie Gourley, Telecommunicators April Poole, Tabitha Farmer, Keith Dunn and Frank Fix5. APPROVAL OF APRIL 4, 2022 AGENDA6. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Jennifer H. Woods, Former Clerk to the BoardApproval of Minutes – February 7, 2022 Annual Planning Retreat MinutesB) Pat Galloway, Director of Financial Services1. Approval- Increase Fire District budgets due to estimated collections over original budget and for requests from fire districts for their available fund balance to be remitted to them at this time: Oregon Hill-Fund Balance request $28,000North Stoneyview-Fund Balance request $ 7,000Drapcr-FY22 collections over budget $40,000Leaksville-FY22 collections over budget $30,0002. Approval- Appropriate $67,718 of available reserved fund balance from Public Health Escrow -Dental Clinic to replace dental chairs and hand pieces in Dental Clinic3. Approval- Increase Special Revenue Fund for Register of Deed (ROD) Fees $185,000. ROD Excise Stamps and Deed of Trust fees are estimated to exceed the original FY2022 adopted budget. A portion of fees collected are required to be remitted to other State Agencies; therefore, the budget needs to be increased to provide the authority for these fees to be remitted as required by NCGS.4. Approval- Appropriate $75,000 of available fund balance in the workers compensation fund to cover expenditures through fiscal year end 2022.5. Increase Article 46 Sales Tax Revenue and Rockingham Community College (RCC) Budget $1,000,000. Article 46 Sales Tax, dedicated to RCC Workforce Development initiatives, is exceeding original FY22 budget estimates and this amendment will ensure we have sufficient budget authorization to remit the amount collected to RCC through the remainder of the fiscal year.C) Mark McClintock, Tax AdministratorApproval- Tax Refunds thru March 22, 2022D) Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations SupervisorApproval- EMS Financial Statement for February 2022E) Jason Brooks, Emergency Management CoordinatorApproval- Adopt the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement. No funding is tied to this request and very little change has been made to the previously approved agreement.7. PUBLIC COMMENT8. PUBLIC HEARING- Regarding the County's intent to enter into an installment financing contract in the principal amount currently expected not to exceed $21,160,000 which will be used to finance a portion of the costs to construct and equip the new Center for Workforce Development at Rockingham Community College.• Adopt Resolution authorizing the filing of an application for approval of an installment financing contract authorized by NCGS 160A-20 and making certain findings required by NCGS 159-151.• Adopt Capital Project Ordinance and approve budget change request for the Rockingham Community College Workforce Development Center in the amount of $19,160,000. Budget is based on most recent project estimates and will be amended, if necessary, when construction bids are received and final costs can be determined.9. PRESENTATION- Rockingham County Shiloh Airport has been awarded a fully funded grant from the State of North Carolina for the sum of $7 million. Update and plan of action on this initiative. Greg Bray, Airport Authority Chair10. PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES, Lance Metzler, County Manager11. NEW BUSINESS12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS13. ADJOURN# # #

February 7, 2022 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the February 7, 2022 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners meeting. the meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NC.AGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN BERGER2. INVOCATION BY MINISTER KEVIN DUNOVANT, FIRST WESLEYAN CHURCH, EDEN3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. PROCLAMATION - PROCLAIM FEBRUARY 2022 AS NATIONAL CAREER ANDTECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (CTE) MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY5. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 7,2022 AGENDA6. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Jennifer Woods, Clerk to the BoardApproval of Minutes-December 22,2021 Special Called Meeting and January 10, 2022 Regular Meeting MinutesB) Pat Galloway, Director of Financial Services1. Approval- Appropriate $106,550 of available fund balance in the general fund to construct three (3) additional "rock" entry signs in the County per Board action on 12/6/212. Approval- Appropriate $93,320 of available fund balance in the general fund for the Belews Lake Park Phase 1 project approved by the Board on 1/10/223. Approval- Decrease budget $92,736 to close completed School Capital Project, RCHS Track, and release funding back to the School Capital Reserve Fund (Restricted Sales Tax) for future capital needsC) Mark McClintock, Tax AdministratorApproval- Tax Refunds thru January 23, 2022D) Captain Jennifer Brown, Sheriff's OfficeApproval- Sgt. Richard Johnson retired for the Rockingham County Sheriffs Office effective January 1, 2022 with over 20 years of service in law enforcement. He is requesting to purchase his duty weapon for $1E) Rodney Stewart, RCEMA Operations SupervisorApproval- EMS Financial Statement for December 2021F) Tara Muchini, Youth Services DirectorApproval- Appointment of Robin Byerly, System of Care Coordinator for Sandhills Center, to the Rockingham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council: term to expire June 30, 2022. This appointment is fulfilling the term of the MCO representative by the former representative from Cardinal InnovationsG) Trey Wright, Public Health Director1. Rockingham County Child Fatality Prevention Team reappointment of Tara Muchini as the representative for Youth Services and appointment of Melissa McClary as the representative for Help, Inc. Terms to expire August 31,20232. Approval- Revised fee for the Titer-Rubeola (Measles) - Flat Rate (OS Program) at $75.00. Previous fee was $70 This is due to an increase at our outside labH) John Morris, County Attorney1. Consider adoption of Interlocal Agreement for Accounting Services between Rockingham County Airport Authority and Rockingham County2. Consider reconveyance of Science Building Parcel to Rockingham Community College being consistent with the financing arrangement established when the Science Building was constructed and is needed to allow a new parcel to be mapped for the Center for Workforce Development projectI) Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering & Public UtilitiesApproval- USDA Lease Amendment #4- $29,467.72 per year; terms January 1, 2022 to December 31, 20247. PUBLIC COMMENT8. DR. MARK KINLAW, PRESIDENT OF ROCKINGHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE QUARTER CENT SALES TAX / WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER UPDATE9. NEW BUSINESS10. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS11. CLOSED SESSIONPursuant to:N.C.G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(1) Approve Closed Session MinutesN.C.G.S.143-318.11 (a)(6) Discuss Personnel12. ADJOURN# # #

(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the April 19, 2021 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NCAGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN HALL2. INVOCATION -CHRIS BURNS, DRAPER PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. APPROVAL OF APRIL 19, 2021 AGENDA5. RESOLUTION HONORING RON FARRIS6. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Jennifer Woods, Clerk to the Board1. Approval of Minutes- April 5, 2021 Regular Meeting2. Approval- Declare antique cabinet in Commissioners Chambers as surplus to donate to the MARC.B) Pat Galloway, Director of Financial Services1. Approval- FY 2020-2021 Contract to Audit Accounts with Elliott Davis, PLLC for a contract amount of $54,560 for the County audit and $2,650 for the Tourism Development Authority.2. Approval- To appropriate $2 million CDBG Building Reuse Grant awarded to serve Nestle Purina's new manufacturing expansion in Rockingham County. The Board of Commissioner's approved this grant application at their April 5, 2021 meeting.3. Approval- Increase Public Health budget $728,907 for additional State Funding allocated to prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19.4. Approval- To appropriate $5,000 of Library Memorial Reserved Fund Balance to cover year end memorial expenditures.5. Approval- To appropriate $13,100 of Health Escrow from fund balance, transfer $10,650 of Public Health COVID-19 funding and transfer $1,091 of other budgeted funds to upgrade laptops and workstations in accordance with the IT replacement plan.6. Approval- To appropriate insurance proceeds of $131 ,615 and General Fund Contingency of $31,117 to cover the cost of replacing the EMS Unit that was totaled in a non-EMS fault accident on 12/31/2020. Total cost of new ambulance including taxes, tags and radio equipment is $162,732.7. Approval- Transfer Airport Project # 36237.6.16.12 from the Capital Project Fund (Fund 350) to the new Airport Special Revenue Fund (Fund 290) that was established at the March 15th meeting. The total amount to transfer is $29,343.C) Mark McClintock, Tax AdministratorApproval- Tax Collection and Reconciliation Report - March 2021D) Robin Yount, Tourism Development Authority1. Reappointment for a second term to the Tourism Development Authority; second term to expire 06/30/2024:Daniel JoyceLee Mitchell2. Appointment to replace outgoing TDA Board Member; first term to expire 06/30/2024:Dave Peters, OwnerHell on Horse Creek Brewery, MadisonE) Crystal Norman, PTRC Aging Program PlannerApproval of reappointment 1appointment to the Rockingham County Planning Committee for Services to the Elderly; terms to expire April 30, 2022:Hazel Puckett, ReappointmentGretta Maxey, ReappointmentLinda Gourley, ReappointmentAngela Staab, ReappointmentJanice Wilkinson, ReappointmentShannon H. art, AppointmentF) Tonya Welch, PTRC Workforce Development Program Reappointment to the Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board; term to expire June 30, 2024:Dr. Mark O. KinlawPresident, Rockingham Community CollegeG) Dr. Mark Kinlaw, President of Rockingham Community CollegeApproval- Appointment to the Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees;term to expire July 1, 2025: Mr. Charles K. RakestrawH) Jason Byrd, Soil & Water Conservation DirectorConsider approval- Voluntary Agricultural District ProgramI) Ben Curtis, Register of DeedsApproval- Resolution Authorizing the Rockingham County Register of Deeds to Temporarily Transfer Records to an Off-Site or Out-of-County location for Reproduction, Repair or Preservation.J) Trey Wright, Health Director1. Approval- Revisions on fee schedule made in response to the State recommendation advising an increase of COVID-19 vaccination administration fees across the board to $45 due to higher reimbursement.2. Approval- Rockingham County Child Fatality Prevention Team Annual Report submitted to the Board of County Commissioners in compliance with N.C.G.S. 7B-1406.7. PUBLIC COMMENT8. RURAL READY SITE PROJECTGlynn Fleming with WithersRavenel9. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER QUARTER CENT SALES TAX UPDATEDr. Mark Kinlaw, President Rockingham Community College and Dr. Tony Gunn, Associate Vice President for Facilities & External Affairs10. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS TRANSFER OF FUNDS REQUEST OF $380,500 FOR MAINTENANCE VEHICLE PURCHASESDr. Sonja Parks, Assistant Superintendent Rockingham County Schools11. NEW BUSINESS12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS14. ADJOURN# # #

CBI025 - Female Brewing Ambitions & Collecting Recipes from the Women of Craft Beer with Anita Riley   Anita Riley is a Board Member of the Pink Boots Society, an organization that supports the progression of women in the beer industry through education. In addition to being a Certified Beer Server Cicerone, Anita is a Cellar Operator at the Mystery Brewing Company. Anita studies Brewing, Distillation, and Fermentation at the Rockingham Community College and is passionate about the written word. She contributes monthly to the WNC Woman Magazine where she writes about women and the brewing industry. A native to North Carolina, she further mixed this passion for writing with her love of brewing to author her book, Brewing Ambition: Recipes & Stories from the Women of North Carolina Craft Beer.   Anita joins me today to discuss writing about women in the craft beer industry. She illustrates her experiences with getting educated in beer brewing. She shares how her love of writing took her from working at the Mystery Brewing Company, to blogging about women in craft beer, and to writing her own book. She explains why she didn’t initially pursue a career in writing despite her love for it. She also highlights the importance of showcasing women in a male-dominated industry and underscores the power of network and support systems for women.       This week on Consuming the Craft:   How Anita moved from writing blogs about women and beer to writing her book, Brewing Ambition Why Anita didn’t initially pursue writing as a career Anita’s experiences in trying to get into ABTech’s male-dominated brewing program Why Anita wanted to showcase the roles of women in the brewing industry through her writing How Brewing Ambition supports women in the brewing industry through the Pink Boots Society Booze Clues: a shoulder-dislocating scotch The importance of networking opportunities and support systems for women in craft beer Changes in the brewing industry and how public regulations take consumers away from craft beer     Connect with Anita Riley:   Anita Riley on Facebook Anita Riley on Twitter Email: anita.riley@pinkbootssociety.org     This episode is brought to you by…   McConnell Farms - Taste the Way You Remember. Enjoy homemade ciders and ice cream made from only the best produce on the market. Visit the McConnell Farms website to learn more about our seasonal inventory and delicious creations you can make with our homegrown produce.     Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of Consuming the Craft. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Don’t forget to leave us a review to help us reach even more craft beverage enthusiasts!    

This episode is part two of our interview with craft beer brewer and friend of the podcast Justin. Justin went to Rockingham Community College for their brewing, distillation, and fermentation program. Since then he has worked at various craft beer breweries in the North Carolina area. Luke joins in for this episode and the conversation centers around more beer questions as well as how the craft of beer relates to other craft worlds like music and coffee. Sorry no Joe again this week, we promise he’ll be back for next episode. Check out our new website and blog at: www.thunktankpodcast.com Although we don’t have a specific blog post for this episode, much of the conversation centered around the world of craft, which I wrote about in a previous blog post. Check it out here. Support us: If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating and reviewing wherever you listen to podcasts. We would also love for you to share it with someone who might enjoy us. And of course if you really want to support us consider subscribing on Patreon for as little as one dollar per episode! This Episode’s Brews: Barrier Brewing Company- “Suite IPA” Oceanside, NY Follow Us: Our Website/Blog Twitter: @thunktankers Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com Facebook

In this episode of the podcast, Johnny sits down with craft beer brewer Justin to pick his brain about the world of craft beer. Justin went to Rockingham Community College for their brewing, distillation, and fermentation program. Since then he has worked at various craft beer breweries in the North Carolina area. This episode was recorded in two parts. Part one is Johnny genie and Justin, and in part two Luke joins in via Skype to ask some of his own questions. Sorry no Joe this week, supposedly he was busy grading end of the semester papers. Check out our new website and blog at: www.thunktankpodcast.com Support us: If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating and reviewing wherever you listen to podcasts. We would also love for you to share it with someone who might enjoy us. And of course if you really want to support us consider subscribing on Patreon for as little as one dollar per episode! This Episode’s Brews: White Elephant Beer Company- “Creamsicle Soft Serve Milkshake IPA” Mt. Airy, NC Follow Us: Our Website/Blog Twitter: @thunktankers Email: thunktankpodcast@gmail.com Facebook Intro music by Antti Luode

We continue our series of profiles of the NC Community College System campuses with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Catawba Valley Community College, Rockingham Community College and Beaufort Community College.

We continue our series of profiles of the NC Community College System campuses with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Catawba Valley Community College, Rockingham Community College and Beaufort Community College.

We mark American Graduate Day with a look at some of the challenges faced - & solutions created - by teachers in our state's classrooms. US Rep. GK Butterfield talks about education legislation. Former Gov. Jim Hunt speaks on the importance of investing in education in NC. And we visit an inclusive hotel catering to man's best friend.

We continue our series on North Carolina's Community Colleges with a visit to Rockingham Community College.

We continue our series on North Carolina's Community Colleges with a visit to Rockingham Community College.

We continue our series on NC 's community colleges with Rockingham Community College. Dr. Nido Qubein talks about the programs & projects underway at High Point University. And New Bern residents & US Rep. GK Butterfield reflect on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.