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Catawba County BOC reappoints member, approves tax releases and moves to closed session

Catawba County Board of Commissioners · December 15, 2025
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Summary

The board reappointed Steve Killian to the Agriculture Advisory Board, approved November releases and refunds, recognized Justin Merritt’s move to Shelby, and voted to enter closed session under statutory personnel authority before adjourning at 9:29 p.m.

At its Dec. 15 meeting the Catawba County Board of Commissioners approved several routine items under the consent agenda, made a board appointment and voted to enter closed session.

The board reappointed Steve Killian to the Agriculture Advisory Board for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2028 (motion carried unanimously). Under the consent agenda the Tax Office’s November items were approved: 82 releases totaling $31,257.75, four refunds totaling $27,305.62 and 51 motor-vehicle bill adjustments/refunds totaling $4,176.89. County Manager Mary Furtado recognized Assistant County Manager Justin Merritt, who will become City Manager of Shelby, N.C.

County Attorney Jodi Stewart requested the board move into closed session under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-318.11(a)(6) to discuss the qualifications and performance of an individual public officer or employee; Commissioner Barbara G. Beatty moved to enter closed session and the motion carried unanimously. The board adjourned at 9:29 p.m.