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Henderson County Board adopts mental health resolution, approves ARP report, awards child-care contract and OKs lease and appointments
Summary
The Henderson County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a mental health awareness resolution, approved an SLFRF compliance report, awarded a $193,000 child-care subsidy administration contract, approved a lease for parking at 420 N. Pine Street and confirmed multiple committee appointments on May 20.
Hendersonville — During its May 20 meeting the Henderson County Board of Commissioners approved several formal items and appointments.
The Board unanimously adopted a resolution designating May as National Mental Health Awareness Month after a request from the Department of Public Health. The Board also approved the American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance Report as of March 31, 2026, for submission to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
On procurement matters the Board approved the selection and award of a $193,000 contract to Southwestern Child Development Commission, Inc., to administer Child Care Subsidy services; the County noted the program is funded through NCDHHS and that FY2027 funding for the Subsidized Child Care Program was listed at $115,955 in materials. The Board also approved a proposed lease with Youngblood Oil Company, Inc., for property at 420 N. Pine Street to provide additional parking supporting the Courthouse and Detention Center renovation projects and authorized the County Manager to execute the lease.
The Board nominated and confirmed multiple appointments across advisory committees and boards: Taylor Fox (Cemetery Advisory Committee, Seat #2); Gene Harrell and Abby Gutch (EMS Peer Review Committee, Seats #11 and #16); several reappointments to the Farmland Preservation Task Force; Dr. Craig Poole (Board of Health, Seat #3); Marilyn Gordon (Hospital Corporation Board of Directors, Seat #2); and others as recorded in the minutes. All recorded motions carried and votes were recorded as unanimous.
The Board recessed into closed session on property acquisition and attorney–client matters and reconvened later in the afternoon. Chairman William Lapsley moved to adjourn at the conclusion of business.
