May 4, 2026 Rockingham County Board Of Commissioners Meeting

May 4, 2026 Rockingham County Board of Commissioners MeetingAGENDA1.   Meeting Called to Order2.   Invocation3.   Pledge of Allegiance4.   Recognition        A. Lindsay Pegg, Tourism Manager           Recognition of the top three students in Rockingham County for the America 250 Flag Challenge.        B. Lance Metzler, County Manager           Recognition of Dionte Neal, a senior at Reidsville High School, who has achieved excellence in academics, basketball, football and has been recognized for numerous State and National honors in sports.5.   Request approval of the May 4, 2026 Agenda.6.   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. Captain Jennifer Brown           Request approval to purchase body armor with BJA Grant funds previously awarded in the amount of $3,686.00 with matching funds provided by Reserve Other Controlled Substance Funds (43,686.00) to purchase 8 sets of body armor. The remaining amount ($6,772.00) will be funded with Reserve Other Controlled Substance Funds to purchase concealable carriers, special threat plate, outer carriers, shipping/handling for each vest purchased. Total kits to be purchased = 8.        B. Lance Metzler, County Commissioner           1. Request approval of the Interlocal Agreement for the Provision of Water Supply Services by Henry County, Virginia to Rockingham County, North Carolina.           2. Request approval of the budget amendment for the previously approved salary adjustments pertaining to Phase II of the Class and Compensation Study. This money was appropriated in the FY 26 budget. This amendment is just to allocate the money to each department. Remaining unused funds will be moved to the fund balance at the end of the year.            C. Justin Thacker, Deputy Finance Director   1. Request consideration to approve the updated Landfill Expansion Phase 5 Capital Project Ordinance and the associated amendment to the amount of $7,639,320. $639,320 is being appropriated from the Landfill Enterprise Fund to cover the purchase of the Leachate Storage Tank. $6,800,000 is being appropriated from contributions from Liberty Waste Solutions to pay the balance remaining on the contract of the Cell 5 construction after the cell expansion reserves have been expended. Additionally, $200,000 in interest earnings from the cell expansion reserves have been fully expended. Additionally, $200,000 in interest earnings from the cell expansion reserves is being appropriated to cover the engineering costs associated with the project.   2. Request approval to appropriate North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA) grant funds in the amount of $15,200 awarded for the purpose of increasing outreach to provide services to veterans in the community. Grant funds will be used to distribute more printed information to inform and connect veterans and families to resources and address transportation challenges and barriers to obtain necessary services.D. Mandy McGhee, Finance Director   1. Request approval to increase Public Health's budget by $1,000 for donation from United Healthcare. Funds will be used to purchase supplies for Health Educations Maternal & Child Health Expo Spring events.   2. Request approval to increase Youth Services budget by $1,580 from NC Department of Public Safety's Juvenile Program. These funds will be used to train one trainer for the Alive at 25 Program. Alive at 25 program is required for the Traffic Teen Court. The curriculum was updated and Rockingham County Youth Services is required to attend the updated training in order to continue offering the class.   3. Request consideration to appropriate $62,000 from Water & Sewer Fund Balance to purchase 18 water taps for Eagle Point Subdivision.   4. Request approval of the Audit Contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, and Co. P.A. for the required independent financial audit of Rockingham County and Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority (TDA), as discreetly presented component of Rockingham County, for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026.         Contract Amount by unit:         Rockingham County Audit - $68,000         TDA Audit - $3,500             E. Clyde Albright, County Attorney          Request approval for Resolution in support of the proposed construction by the NC Department of Transportation of a reduced conflict median island on US Highway 220 at SR 1120 (Simpson Road) to enhance safety of the traveling public. This island will be used to restrict left turns out of Simpson Road onto US Highway 220 due to the number of accidents at this location.        F.   Meggan Odell, Transit Director, ADTS            Request approval of Resolution giving the Aging, Disability and Transit Services the ability to continue to apply for transportation funding from the Federal Government for the next five years.       G. Todd Hurst, Tax Administrator          Request approval of all refunds for April 8, 2026 through April 21, 2026.       H. Trey Wright, Public Health Director          Request approval of the 2026 Rockingham County Local Child Fatality Prevention Team Report.       I.   Susan Washburn, Clerk to the Board Request approval of Regular Commissioner Board meeting minutes for March 16, 2026.       J.   Melissa Joyce, Fire Marshal            Request approval of appointment for Nelita C. Hatley as Fire Commissioner for Madison Mayodan Fire District to replace Mike Hatley who has passed and his position has remained vacant awaiting the outcome of the proposed district split which has been placed on hold for the time being.        K. Ben Curtis, Register Of Deeds.           Request approval of the County Register of Deeds Records Retention and Disposition Schedule.7.   Public Comment8.   Presentation       A. Caleb Tilley, Director of Engineering and Public Utilities Request consideration of Resolution authorizing sale of real property owned by Rockingham County, located at 164 Tyre Dodson Road, Wentworth, NC (Parcel #135378), pursuant to N.C.G.S. 160A-267 - Private Sale.9.    New Business10.   Commissioner Comments11.   Adjourn