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Key items described by Interim County Manager Wayne Raisch and approved as part of the consent agenda included: a state NC cash‑flow loan option to assist with Hurricane Helene mitigation at 0% interest for up to five years and up to $1 million; a budget revision to purchase replacement computers for the 9‑1‑1 communications center (about $25,000 total, with roughly $23,000 eligible from the 9‑1‑1 fund); and a budget revision to begin design work for storm repairs to the Wilson’s Creek Visitor Center, a FEMA‑approved project for which reimbursements are pending.

Other consent items approved or authorized: a FirstWatch software purchase for EMS to support operations and tracking; a $2,500 general‑fund appropriation to support the sheriff’s office youth camp; rollover of a veteran service office grant into the new budget year; authorization for the county’s economic development staff to apply for a Golden Leaf site development grant for the Evergreen site in Sawmills; amendment of the Board of Elections fee schedule to add filing fees omitted from a prior package; and conveyance of a surplus 2019 Ford Explorer from the sheriff’s office by private sale.

Appointments and minutes: The board reappointed Bruce Roberts to the Foothill Regional Airport Authority and appointed Chris Bumgarner to the Board of Social Services. For the Railroad Commission the board reappointed Mike Labrosse and Jeff Branch and appointed Wayne Cable (Harmony Timber Works). Library board appointments made by ballot were Jennifer Baker, Hannah Brown, Lauren Greer and Christy Money; the clerk tallied votes before the motion to adopt the consent agenda concluded. The board also approved meeting minutes for April 28, May 9, May 30 and June 9 (as listed in the packet).

Opioid settlement funding: The packet included a resolution authorizing opioid settlement funding for fiscal year 2025; the resolution was part of the consent agenda and was approved as presented.

Work session and EMS follow‑up: Commissioners indicated they will schedule a work session in the coming week to discuss EMS matters; the chair proposed July 22 as a tentative date following a noon swearing‑in at the Board of Elections. The chair asked EMS staff in the audience to meet with him after the meeting to discuss recommendations developed in recent internal meetings.

How the board voted: The consent agenda was adopted by motion and voice vote with no recorded opposition at the July 14 meeting. No separate votes were taken on the individual consent items during the meeting; the clerk recorded approvals per the bundled consent action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Caldwell County Commissioner's Meeting 7/14/25","oneSentenceSummary","Caldwell County commissioners adopted a consent agenda on July 14 that bundled routine and substantive actions, including disaster‑related financing, FEMA‑approved repair work, grant applications, technology purchases and appointments to county boards.","taxTitle","Caldwell County, North Carolina","taxId",52182,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6170385,"County accepts $1.15 million in 2024 tax settlements and authorizes 2025 tax collection",81,2415000,2496000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5397925-37f328d0cedc0b54ccbdd62f2b11eed6&start=2415&end=2496","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5397925-37f328d0cedc0b54ccbdd62f2b11eed6/thumbnail_2415000.jpg","/articles/6170385/Caldwell-County/North-Carolina/County-accepts-115-million-in-2024-tax-settlements-and-authorizes-2025-tax-collection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170385-5aebf2d9ec053b29f200998dc54c9efd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775735237&Signature=loRYNLuGm72PQulk3VgPFZCQm0Jt2ST8wtOJWFZDVQovMUNiLRLtKIzt4ZrTJI9DpE3-qi5JRvc38OvjtKtqkNb54qJ7JakopRJHnW3zrhUzYramyz~TXoLLC4SHmxijlmbBM5ntWOmJ1PzLtkyLuejgbLEzFZeg0FftgOKlvI4iv3~5GS3DRAwOyzywZ8Z-fFxOObbO4ZwoeX0b-Y2zYKop6bH81-yv92uHaFfAOfMsjJPoibnVq0YmcC7ukwyDymn8rYmTIBiJpAScQCv97320tumrNe5IpHwGakA0jO1IiLMIc3C4gTFVlY5gZQZ~T~5wPafOCVKs7e5M4yTOSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Caldwell County commissioners on July 14 accepted a settlement of $1,149,849.68 in outstanding 2024 real and personal property taxes and authorized the tax collector to collect the 2025 taxes, citing state law that makes such taxes a first lien on real property.

Tax administrator Josh Angle presented the settlement and legal basis, saying, \"In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 105‑373(a), the total settlement for outstanding 2024 real and personal property taxes is $1,149,849.68.\" Angle also requested authorization under state law to collect 2025 taxes, noting the statutes he cited to the board.

Why it matters: Acceptance of the settlement closes the county’s formal accounting for 2024 delinquencies and gives the tax office authority to proceed with standard collection activities for the 2025 levy. County officials said the motion to accept the settlement and reauthorize collection was routine and carried unanimously.

Board action: The board voted to accept the settlement amount and to empower the tax collector to collect 2025 taxes consistent with North Carolina law. The meeting record shows the motion carried with no opposition.

Implementation: Tax office staff will record the accepted settlement, recharge remaining 2024 balances to the tax collector as prescribed by statute, and proceed with collection activities for 2025. Commissioners did not amend collection policy or set new rates at the meeting.","The board accepted a $1,149,849.68 settlement of outstanding 2024 real and personal property taxes and authorized the tax collector to collect 2025 taxes under cited North Carolina statutes.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6170390,"Commissioners approve $648,012 Home and Community Care Block Grant for senior services",164,2225000,2389000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5397925-37f328d0cedc0b54ccbdd62f2b11eed6&start=2225&end=2389","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5397925-37f328d0cedc0b54ccbdd62f2b11eed6/thumbnail_2225000.jpg","/articles/6170390/Caldwell-County/North-Carolina/Commissioners-approve-648012-Home-and-Community-Care-Block-Grant-for-senior-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170390-4096227074d135a9778def2608618dc2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775735237&Signature=cCMmHKsKmU4Zsc6YkFyGCtc7evQlOQtsT509HyUrbxveHIfIuPuzxtnG4WmojKysizD9uy065Y-vLsVnLZQYnePl99dPngQIjBWSx3t-mWOSjiyy9tSsrIbUH5hQHxPc6SCc7nTcLrgxltWjilWa04pdylBKrDlbx5q1BS-0Tk2FAF-5KZyhbOmliLb7nzlczPPbX-dl8ZJikqHhTJ37SOCtMQAmJ-rhjBfmd57sdNxHNVaglzAd~NXIfgK8phi1TZ82U74pNqp4dN1tzQFquh~5Z9gdEpkGXgcnLkB6woBYqprywxrcJ3~ipGfDzIyLtY3sCLIkMixe0bBg~ZaXtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners on July 14 unanimously approved the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) application and a contract with the Western Piedmont Council of Governments to administer the grant for state fiscal year 2025–26.

Tina Miller, area agency on aging director with the Western Piedmont Council of Governments, told commissioners the HCCBG is authorized under the Older Americans Act and provides supportive services for residents age 60 and over. \"For Caldwell County, that's things like our senior center, home delivered meals or meals on wheels, general medical transportation services, housing and home improvement, adult daycare, in‑home aid support services,\" Miller said.

Why it matters: The grant funds services meant to help older adults remain in their homes and communities and to delay or prevent nursing‑home placement. Miller said federal and state allocations for Caldwell County total $583,211 for fiscal 2025–26 and that local providers must provide a 10 percent match, producing a combined budget of $648,012.

Board action and implementation: Commissioners voted to approve the grant application and authorized an agreement with the Western Piedmont Council of Governments to administer contracts with local service providers and to reimburse providers monthly for eligible expenses. The board did not alter the allocations recommended by the Caldwell County Council on Aging; Miller said the council serves as the local planning committee and the council of governments is the lead planning agency.

Financial details and constraints: Miller told the board that providers must supply a 10 percent local match and that the grant funding is targeted specifically to services listed under the HCCBG. The board’s approval authorizes county acceptance of the funds and execution of the administration contract; no changes to county matching policy were proposed at the meeting.

Next steps: Western Piedmont Council of Governments will manage contracts and monthly reimbursements for providers; the county will post the grant in its accounts and monitor expenditures through the normal budget process.","The board approved the area agency on aging’s grant application and contract with the Western Piedmont Council of Governments for state fiscal year 2025–26; federal and state funds total $583,211 and local provider matches bring the total to $648,012.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6170395,"Communities in Schools reports improved attendance, behavior and post‑secondary placement for Caldwell students",668,1541000,2209000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5397925-37f328d0cedc0b54ccbdd62f2b11eed6&start=1541&end=2209","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5397925-37f328d0cedc0b54ccbdd62f2b11eed6/thumbnail_1541000.jpg","/articles/6170395/Caldwell-County/North-Carolina/Communities-in-Schools-reports-improved-attendance-behavior-and-postsecondary-placement-for-Caldwell-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170395-b30977bb50ed02489ae840f070a7b44d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775735237&Signature=FWqS4ldEAZIEycOs73bbtmLusMK80OM5snIULGcBCF8VbmRTeWSlsyIeR~0vMm5nhlkL9lsydbmkeT2QRSuD34MUdsDTMgSSU1s8YFrGSnEkhdIINWbF-vwhDC1Fegjn3WujK1746VFyC8gd2UtYm-P2QzOAh1enCZOTo2Xw~RBZC5x7qlWR9SasIe59RZ0v4lvZaYYS43hicJX7bPFjJIEY-wHpK-cCZ26FotFVqklFMte~sReF~N7NwxIWqgjSd24T-puBI~3-P~ltVUcvFAgjNcVVg7pFVVv2LJVe6X0t4LKhOzDvBCiTLUkPME3E1zVEAFCFu7jIBWaeS~ALCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Communities in Schools of Caldwell County told the Board of Commissioners on July 14 that its school‑based services reached hundreds of students and produced measurable improvements in attendance, behavior and graduation rates. The presentation described services, community partnerships and budget details and closed with a request for continued local funding support.

The program “serve[s] 451 students” directly and provided “whole‑school services” to 4,641 students across the district, presenter Keith Hyman said. Hyman added that among seniors who participated in the program, the graduation rate was 100 percent. \"We're very proud to say that out of our seniors, we had a hundred percent graduation rate,\" Hyman said.

Why it matters: County funding supports counseling, mentoring, emergency assistance and career‑readiness activities that the presenters said reduce short‑term barriers to staying in school and help connect students to vocational and college pathways.

Program details and outcomes presented to the board led by Hyman and two social workers, Sharman Frizzell and Eddie Peebles, included: 451 students served directly, 4,641 students receiving whole‑school services, a 100 percent senior graduation rate for students in the program, 99 percent of students remained enrolled in high school, 97 percent improved behavior (unless removed for suspension), and 80 percent of students improved or maintained attendance. Presenters said 25 program seniors are enrolled at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute; four students joined the military; 11 will attend four‑year universities; and 17 entered the workforce.

The presenters outlined program activities: classroom‑based “real skills” lessons (communication, critical thinking and accountability), mentor matching (96 mentors across seven schools this year), community service projects (food drives and animal‑shelter work), and career and college tours coordinated with Caldwell Community College and other partners. The program also hosts a mentor recognition banquet and partners with local employers — presenters noted Bernhardt Furniture employees provided about a third of volunteer mentors and were permitted to participate on company time.

Financial and emergency support: Hyman told the commissioners that Communities in Schools spent more than $8,000 this year on emergency services for students and families, covering food, clothing, rent and utility assistance. Presenters said those expenditures were made possible through grants and county support; they thanked the board for being “one of our largest providers.”

What commissioners asked and decided: Board members thanked the presenters and reaffirmed their support; no formal budget action was taken at the meeting. The presentation concluded with commissioners noting the program’s role in preparing students for post‑secondary education and careers and emphasizing continued county funding as part of broader youth services.

The county manager and commissioners did not raise objections during the presentation and acknowledged the program’s metrics and partnerships as beneficial for the school system and local employers.","Presenters told the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners that the Communities in Schools program served 451 students this year, produced a 100% graduation rate among seniors in the program, and spent more than $8,000 on emergency services; commissioners heard program outcomes and thanked staff for county funding.","actionData","errors"]

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