March 15, 2022 Eden City Council Meeting

(Eden, NC) - Audio of the March 15, 2022 meeting of the Eden City Council. The meeting was held at Eden City Hall with some council participation via Zoom video conferencing.

AGENDA

1. Meeting called to order by: Neville Hall, Mayor

2. Invocation: Pastors Richard and Andrea Henderson, Real Love Ministries

3. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Todd Harden, Fire Chief

4. Proclamations and Presentations

5. Roll Call

6. Set Meeting Agenda

7. Public Hearings

8. Requests and Petitions of Citizens

9. Unfinished Business

10. New Business:

a. Consideration to adopt a resolution to approve an asset management plan for the wastewater treatment plant. Paul Dishmon, Director of Public Works; Melinda Ward, Utilities Manager

b. Consideration to adopt a resolution outlining General Fund Capital Improvement, PAYGO Policy, Early Retirement of Debt and Related Procedures.
Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance and Personnel

c. Consideration of an authorization to explore recycling as an additional service for solid waste customers. Paul Dishmon, Director of Public Works

11. Reports from Staff:

a. City Manager’s Report. Jon Mendenhall, City Manager

b. 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 Vernon

c. Informational update on the north basin of the wastewater treatment plant.
Paul Dishmon, Director of Public Works

12. Consent Agenda:

a. Approval and adoption of the (1) January 19, 2022 budget retreat and (2) February 15, 2022

b. Approval and adoption of the General Records Schedule and Program Records Schedule: Local Government Agencies. Erin Gilley, City Attorney

c. Approval of FY 2021-22 Street Resurfacing Contract No. 2.
Kevin London, Division of Design and Construction Project Coordinator

d. Approval of proposed water main extension by Dan River Water, Inc. to serve Guerrant Springs Road. Bev O’Dell, Division of Design and Construction Manager

e. Approval to authorize the sale of the disused water tank located at 101 North Byrd Street as surplus. Paul Dishmon, Director of Public Works

f. Adoption of an agreement with K.A.M.C.P., LLC., for a 0.542-acre parcel lease on Bridge Street. Erin Gilley, City Attorney

g. Approval and adoption of Budget Amendment #4.
Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance and Personnel

h. Approval and adoption of Budget Amendment #5.
Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance and Personnel

14. Announcements

15. Closed Session:
To discuss economic development, property and personnel pursuant to NCGS 143.318.11(a)(4), (5) and (6).

16. Adjournment

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March 14, 2022 Rockingham County Board Of Education Meeting

(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the March 14, 2022 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Education. The meeting was held 'On-The-Road' in the Rockingham County High School Auditorium.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

1.01 Roll Call

2. Announcements

2.01 There is a work session scheduled at 12:00 noon, Monday, March 28, 2021 at Monroeton Elementary School Media Center, 8081 US Highway 158, Reidsville, NC.

2.02 The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Central Administrative Offices at 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC.

2.03 The Public Hearing for the Proposed Draft Request Budget for 2022-2023 will be held this evening during the regular board meeting public comments. The sign-up sheet will be provided for Public Comments for the Public Hearing prior to the 6:00 p.m. start of the meeting.

3. Moment of Prayer

3.01 Pastoral Prayer - Reverend Ralph Clayton - Covington Wesleyan Church, Reidsville, NC

4. Pledge of Allegiance

4.01 Pledge of Allegiance

4.02 Approval of Agenda

4.03 Rockingham County High School Student Ms. Kaylie Ratcliffe - Placed Second in the VFW Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Scholarship. Ms. Ratcliffe is a student at RCHS. She will read her essay at the board meeting.

4.04 High School Cheerleading Squads Program

5. Public Comments for Public Hearing on the RCS 2022-2023 Request Budget/ Public Comments / Board Comments

5.01 Public Hearing on 2022-2023 Request Budget with Public Comments - Ms. Annie Ellis

5.02 Public Comments - At this time the board will hear public comments

5.03 Board Comments

6. Consent Agenda

6.01 Consent Approval - Personnel Consent Items: Bus Drivers, Bus Monitors, SACC, Child Nutrition, Teacher Substitute Lists and Head Start Substitute List for 2021-2022

6.02 Consent Approval - Gifts, Grants and Donations - Ms. Annie Ellis

6.03 Consent Approval - Head Start Program Monthly Budget Update - Ms. Annie Ellis

6.04 Consent Approval - Review Face Masks Policy per Session Law Requirement - Dr. Stephanie Ellis

6.05 Consent Approval - Adoption of Board Policies - Dr. Cindy Corcoran

6.06 Consent Approval - Regular Meeting Minutes for Board Approval - Open Session Board Minutes February 14 and February 28, 2022 as presented

7. Action Items

7.01 Approval - Summer School 2022 Retesting Plan - Dr. Charles Perkins

7.02 Approval - Budget Amendments - Ms. Annie Ellis

7.03 Approval - RCS Early Learning Head Start Program 2022-2023 Budget Narrative and Budget Justification - Dr. Cindy Corcoran

7.04 Approval - RCC Board of Trustees Recommendation of Mr. Jim Burnett as New Appointee - Dr. Shotwell

7.05 Approval - Part-time Office Assistant for School Locations - Dr. Ken Scott

7.06 Approval - ESSER Funded Substitute Teacher for School Locations - Dr. Ken Scott

7.07 Approval - Substitute Bus Driver Incentive Pay Plan - Dr. Ken Scott

7.08 Approval - Holmes Middle School Bleacher Replacement Bid Tabulation - Dr. Sonja Parks

7.09 Approval - Transportation Wrecker Replacement - Dr. Sonja Parks

8. Reports / Discussion Items

8.01 Proposed 2022-2023 Draft Request Budget Discussion - Ms. Annie Ellis

8.02 Board Chair Announcements - Ms. Kimberly McMichael

9. Closed Session

10. Open Session

10.01 Personnel Report - Approval of Personnel Actions

11. Adjournment

11.01 Motion to adjourn

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March 8, 2022 Reidsville City Council Meeting

(Reidsville, NC) - Audio of the March 8, 2022 meeting of the Reidsville City Council. The meeting was held at Reidsville City Hall with staff and council member participation via Zoom Videoconferencing.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation by Councilman William Hairston, Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, 111 Regent Trail, Reidsville.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Proclamations & Recognitions: None

5. Approval of Consent Agenda.

(A) Approval of February 3-4, 2022 Annual Retreat Minutes.

(B) Approval of February 8, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes.

6. Public Hearings:

(A) Consideration of a Rezoning Request for Property located off of Liberty Road, specifically Parcel No. 181647Z1, that was voluntarily annexed (Z 2022-01). (Enclosure #1) - Haywood Cloud Jr., Assistant City Manager of Community Services

(B) Consideration of a Text Amendment adding Medical Waste to Hazardous Waste Facilities (T2022-01). (Enclosure #2) - Haywood Cloud Jr., Assistant City Manager of Community Services

(C) Consideration of a Second Amended and Restated Performance Agreement between Local Governments and Farmina Pet Food USA, LLC. (Enclosure #3) - Jeff Garstka, Economic Development Director

7. Updates:

(A) Presentation on Water and Sewer AIA Projects. (Enclosure #4) - Damon Dequenne, WithersRavenel

(B) Consideration of Changes to Proposed Splash Pad Project. (Enclosure #5) - Summer Woodard, City Manager, and Damon Dequenne, WithersRavenel

(C) Consideration of All-Inclusive Park (Enclosure #6) - Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration

(D) Consideration of Employee Recruitment Efforts. (Enclosure #7) - Leigh Anne Bassinger,
Human Resources Director

8. Condemnations:

(A) Consideration of Demolition Ordinance for 815 Brick Street. (Enclosure #8) - Neil
McKinney, Lead Codes Inspector

9. Public Comments.

10. City Manager's Report:
(A) Month of March. (Enclosure #9)

11. Council Members' Reports.

12. Miscellaneous:
(A) For Information Only.

13. Adjourn

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March 7, 2022 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting

(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the March 7, 2022 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NC.

AGENDA

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN BERGER

2. INVOCATION

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. APPROVAL OF MARCH 7, 2022 AGENDA

5. 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 Director
1. Approval: Grant Project ordinance and budget change request for the $7,000,000 State Capital & Infrastructure fund grant (Session Law 2021-180) awarded RC Airport Authority- Shiloh Airport; No County Dollars

2. Approval: Increase Public Health-WIC budget $7,141 for additional State grant funds allocated to the program; No County Dollars

3. Approval: Increase Public Health Dental Clinic $5,000 for the Give Kids a Smile grant awarded by Delta Dental Foundation; No County Dollars

4. Approval: Increase Public Health-Environmental Health budget $38,930 for Year 1 of
a three-year grant awarded by the National Environmental Health Association-US Food and Drug Administration Retail Flexible Funding Model (RFFM) Grant; No County Dollars

B) Felissa Ferrell, DHHS Director
Approval: Increase Social Service Funds in the amount of $24,578.00 from ARPA funds for Adult Protective Services; No County Dollars

C) Mark McClintock, Tax Administrator
Approval: Tax Refunds for thru February 22, 2022

D) Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations Supervisor
Approval: EMS Financial Statement for January 2022

E) Community Development
Approval: Amendments to the Planning Board Bylaws

F) Board of Elections
Approval: MOU between the Board of Elections and the County to use the County’s Personnel Policy, as well as receive assistance from the Human Resource Department

G) Paul Murray, Assistant County Manager
Approval: Appropriate Fund Balance for FY 2020/21 earned Departmental Shared Savings, pursuant to the approved Performance Measurement Program Policy.

H) Trey Wright, Public Health Director
Approval: Reappointment both William Ore as the representative for Guardian ad Litem and Katrina White as a representative of Public Health.

I) Trey Wright, Public Health Director
Approval: Appointment of Robin Byerly as the representative for Mental Health Professional (Sandhills Center)

J) Trey Wright, Public Health Director
Approval: Appointment of Liz Sedgwick as the representative for Rockingham County Partnership for Children and Graham Staley, as the representative for Law Enforcement.

K) India Simpson, PTRC Area Agency on Aging
Appointment Linda McCollum to the Rockingham County Planning Committee for Older Adults: term to expire January 1, 2025

6. PUBLIC HEARING:
LEIGH COCKRAM, DIRECTOR TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SMALL BUSINESS
AND TOURISM
Public Hearing to consider approval of an appropriation from its general fund in an amount not to exceed $1,067,855.75 which will be distributed to Farmina Pet Food USA, LLC following the project parameters which have been amended and restated to reflect new investment and job goals

7. RONNIE TATE, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC UTILITIES
Approval to set April 4th – 9th, 2022 as “Free Cleanup Week” for the Landfill

8. DR. RODNEY SHOTWELL, SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT & ANNIE ELLIS, CFO
Consideration to transfer $208,000 from the System’s Other Restricted Funds to the Capital Outlay Fund for the purchase of Activity Buses.

9. NEW BUSINESS

10. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

11. CLOSED...

March 3, 2022 Eden City Council Special Meeting

(Eden, NC) - Audio of the March 3, 2022 Special Called meeting of the Eden City Council. The meeting was held at Eden City Hall with some council members participating remotely via Zoom Videoconferencing.

AGENDA

1. Meeting called to order by: Neville Hall, Mayor

2. Consideration to award EPA Remediation Contract. Terry Shelton, Projects Manager

3. Consideration of refurbishing automated leaf machine currently out of service. Paul
Dishman, Director of Public Works

4. Consideration of a deposit for above-ground storage tanks to be a capital project in the upcoming fiscal year. Paul Dishman, Director of Public Works

5. Closed Session: To discuss economic development pursuant to NCGS 143.318.11(a)(4).

6. Return to Open Session.

7. Adjournment

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March 1, 2022 Wentworth Town Council Meeting

(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the March 1, 2022 meeting of the Wentworth Town Council. The meeting was held at the Wentworth Town Hall.

AGENDA

Article I. CALL TO ORDER

Article II. INVOCATION

Article III. APPROVAL OF TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA

A. Requests and Petitions of Citizens

B. Approve/ Amend Agenda

Article IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Town Council Meeting – February 1, 2022

Article V. OLD BUSINESS

Article VI. NEW BUSINESS

A. Funding Requests for FY 2022 – 2023

1. Rockingham United - $5,000.00 for Wentworth Mobile Market

2. ReDirections - $8,000.00 for Conflict Resolution Training

3. Museum & Archives of Rockingham Co. - $12,000.00 for MARC Capital & Core
Mission Support

4. Friends of Chinqua Penn Walking Trail - $3,892.00 to replace wooden picnic tables
and $974.00 for restorative maintenance on boardwalk at Lake Betsy

B. Consideration of Appointment to Wentworth Planning Board & Board of Adjustment

1. Erselle Young (recommended by Councilmember Daryl Crowder)

C. Consideration of Budget Amendment No 2 for FY 2021 - 2022
- Yvonne Russell, Town Clerk & Finance Officer

D. Discussion of Waterway Crossing Signs on Highways in the Town of Wentworth
- Barbara Cooke, Chair of Wentworth Historic Preservation Committee

E. Discussion of SCIF Grant Scope of Work & Performance Measures
- Yvonne Russell, Town Clerk & Finance Officer

Article VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Article VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS

• The next regular meeting of the Wentworth Planning Board is scheduled for Tuesday,
March 15, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Wentworth Town Hall.

• The next regular meeting of the Wentworth Town Council is scheduled for Tuesday, April
5, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Wentworth Town Hall.

• Daylight Savings Time begins March 13, 2022. Remember to set your clocks forward
one hour.

Article IX. BUDGET WORK SESSION FOR FY 2022 – 2023
- Yvonne Russell, Town Clerk & Finance Officer

Article X. ADJOURN

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February 28, 2022 Rockingham County Board Of Education Meeting

(Eden, NC) - Audio of the February 28, 2022 work session of the Rockingham County Board of Education. The meeting was held in the media center at Leaksville Spray Elementary School in Eden, N.C.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

1.01 Roll Call

2. Announcements

2.01 The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Rockingham County High School Auditorium, located at 180 High School Road, Reidsville, NC.

2.02 The Public Hearing for the Proposed Draft Budget for 2022-2023 will be held during the regular board meeting Monday, March 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting location is Rockingham County High School Auditorium located at 180 High School Road, Reidsville, NC.

2.03 The next work session is scheduled for Monday, March 28, 2022 beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Monroeton Elementary School Media Center located at 8081 US Highway 158, Reidsville, NC.

3. Approval of Agenda

3.01 Approval of Agenda

4. Reports / Discussion Items

4.01 Substitute Blitz Report - Teacher Recruitment - Ms. Angela Martin

4.02 Summer School 2022 / Retesting Plan - Dr. Charles Perkins

4.03 Strategic Plan Update - Dr. Charles Perkins

4.04 Rockingham County High School Rain and Pollinator Garden - Dr. Sonja Parks

4.05 Student Assignment Timeline - Dr. Cindy Corcoran

4.06 Part-Time Office Assistant Report - Dr. Ken Scott

4.07 ESSER Funded Substitute Teachers Update - Dr. Ken Scott

4.08 Substitute Bus Driver Incentive Pay Update - Dr. Ken Scott

5. Action Item

5.01 Approval - Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund Grant Applications - Dr. Sonja Parks

6. Closed Session

7. Open Session

7.01 Personnel Report - Approval of Personnel Actions

8. Adjournment

8.01 Motion to adjourn

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February 21, 2022 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting

(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the February 21, 2022 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NC.

AGENDA

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN BERGER

2. INVOCATION BY PASTOR CHRIS BURNS, DRAPER PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, EDEN

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 7, 2022 AGENDA

5. 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 Board
Approval of Minutes—January 18, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

B) Pat Galloway, Director of Financial Services

1. Approval- Increase Sheriff budget $24,500 for the 2021 Byrne Memorial Justice Grant awarded to the department. Grant funds have been awarded for the purchase of 10 FLIR Systems Thermal Imagers with accessories and cases. This is 100% grant funded, no local matching funds are required.

2. Approval- Increase Fire District Special Revenue Fund budget $2,475. Motor Vehicle Tax
Revenue is trending higher than anticipated in the original FY2022 budget which leads to higher fees from NCDOR. This budget amendment is necessary to keep expenses from exceeding budget for FY 2022.

3. Approval- Amend the budget to agree with the adopted budget ordinance’s allocation of the tax rate to the Capital Reserve Fund.

C) Mark McClintock, Tax Administrator
Approval- Tax Collection & Reconciliation Reports for January 2022, including refunds thru February 8, 2022

D) Captain Jennifer Brown, Sheriff’s Office
Approval- Deputy Tyler Wiseman retired from the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office effective September 30, 2021 after 3 years/11.5 months of service with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office and 4 years of service with the Greensboro Police Department. Deputy Wiseman's retirement was the result of being shot in the line of duty while employed with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office. The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office is requesting to allow Tyler to purchase his duty weapon for $1.00.

E) Felissa Ferrell, Director DHHS and Cathy Murray, Program Manager
Proclaim March as Social Worker Appreciation Month

F) Lindsay Pegg, Tourism Manager
Request/Recommendation for TDA Board appointment to fulfill the remaining second term for Daniel Joyce. Term will expire June 2024: Leslie Wyatt, The Hive, Eden, NC

G) Anthony Crowder, Fire Marshal

1. Approval- Fire District Commissioners for 2022; terms to expire December 31, 2022

2. Approval- Local Fire Fighter’s Relief Fund for 2022; terms to expire December 31, 2022

H) Kelly Stultz, City of Eden Director of Planning & Community Development

I) Amy Roberts, Town of Madison, Planning & Zoning Admin. Officer
Approval- Appointment to the Town of Madison’s Board of Adjustment as out-of-town
members; term to expire February 21, 2025:
Susan Archer, 246 Dolly Road, Madison, NC
Eugenia McCollum, 3795 NC Hwy 704, Madison, NC

J) Rhonda Hooker, Interim Library Director

1. Reappointment of Joan Strutton to the Rockingham County Library Board of Trustees; term to expire June 30, 2025.

2. Amend terms for newly appointed Michael Roche to the Library Board of Trustees to expire June 30, 2025. It was previously approved for term to expire June 30, 2024, but term limits are three years.

K) Linda Ledbetter, Accounting Specialist Health & Human Services
Approval- Acceptance of a Federal Addendum AA620 ARPA Covid-19 School $138,273. No Match required. Two contract employees will be hired to work with schools on this program.

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February 15, 2022 Eden City Council Meeting

(Eden, NC) - Audio of the February 15, 2022 meeting of the Eden City Council. The meeting was held at Eden City Hall.

AGENDA

1. Meeting called to order by: Neville Hall, Mayor

2. Invocation: Pastor Douglas Diamond, First Church of the Brethren

3. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Todd Harden, Fire Chief

4. Proclamations and Presentations

5. Special Projects:

a. Consideration of Strategic Planning Commission funding for Morehead High School’s mural project. Staff Advisor Cindy Adams

6. Roll Call

7. Set Meeting Agenda

8. Public Hearings:

a. (1) Consideration of a zoning map amendment request and adoption of an ordinance to rezone property at 303 W. Meadow Road from Business General to Residential 20. Zoning Case Z-21-18 (2) Consideration of a resolution adopting a statement of consistency regarding the proposed map amendment to rezone the property located at 303 W. Meadow Road. Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning & Community Development

9. Requests and Petitions of Citizens

10. Unfinished Business:

a. Consideration of a request to proceed with Uptown Eden improvements. Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning & Community Development; Paul Dishmon, Director of Public Works; and Tammy Amos, Director of Transportation Engineering

11. New Business:

a. Consideration to adopt a contract with Retail Strategies for commercial and restaurant recruitment. Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning & Community Development

b. Consideration to adopt a resolution to commit financial resources to the north basin of the wastewater treatment plant. Paul Dishmon, Director of Public Works, and Melinda Ward, Utilities Manager

c. Consideration to approve Environmental Protection Agency Remediation Plan Contracts 2a and 3. Terry Shelton, Special Projects Manager

12. Reports from Staff:

a. City Manager’s Report. Jon Mendenhall, City Manager

b. 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 Vernon

13. Consent Agenda:

a. Approval and adoption of the January 18, 2022 regular meeting minutes. Deanna Hunt, City Clerk

b. Approval to declare items surplus. Paul Dishmon, Director of Public Works

c. Approval to award the FY 2022-2023 Audit Contract to Rouse, Rouse, Rouse, and Gardner, LLP.
Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance and Personnel

d. Approval of Invoice Cloud Agreement, third party provider with Southern Software.
Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance and Personnel


e. Approval and adoption of Budget Amendment #2.
Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance and Personnel

f. Approval and adoption of Budget Amendment #3.
Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance and Personnel

14. Announcements

15. Adjournment

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February 15, 2022 Rockingham County Board Of Elections Meeting

(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the February 15, 2022 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Elections. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NC.

AGENDA

1. Welcome / Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation – Pastor Nathan DeFalco
New Life Baptist Church - Madison

4. Approval of Agenda

5. Approval of Board Minutes

a. January 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

6. Public Comments

7. 2022 Primary One-Stop Implementation Plan

8. MOU between the Board of Elections of Rockingham County and the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners

9. Director’s Update

a. 2022 Primary Election Update

b. 2022 Spring State Board of Elections Virtual Conference – Monday, March 14, 2022 and Tuesday, March 15, 2022

c. Board of Elections Meeting Date Change for March 15, 2022

d. FY 2022-2023 Board of Elections Budget

10. Adjournment

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