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Swain County commissioners approve library amendment, Blue Ridge Rising support and procedural changes; minutes accepted
Summary
Commissioners unanimously approved a 30‑day wait on a Fontana Regional Library agreement amendment, adopted a Blue Ridge Rising support resolution (no county funds required), approved rules and procedures updates for public comment/town halls, and accepted meeting minutes.
Several agenda items were approved with little prolonged debate on issues unrelated to the animal ordinance.
Fontana Regional Library amendment: Commissioners agreed to begin the 30‑day waiting period for three changes to the interlocal agreement, including adding one commissioner seat on the Fontana board (previously community members) and restoring a separate executive director role; the motion carried unanimously.
Blue Ridge Rising resolution: Paul Wolf, a Swain County resident and volunteer ambassador for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, described Blue Ridge Rising and said two EDA grants totaling $5,130,000 support five pillars including marketing, visitor experience and workforce education. He emphasized that signing the resolution required no county financial commitment; the board voted unanimously to adopt the non‑financial resolution of support.
Rules and procedures policy: Staff presented edits to formalize regular‑session public comment and to allow optional work‑session public forums (advance written questions encouraged so staff can prepare answers). After discussion the board adopted the changes and agreed to keep regular public comment while offering periodic forums.
Minutes and adjournment: The board approved November meeting minutes as moved and seconded, and later adjourned the regular session by motion.
