===== PAGE 1 ===== # Surry County Board of Commissioners Meeting of October 5, 2026 The Surry County Board of Commissioners met at 6:00 p.m., October 5, 2026. The meeting was held in the Board Room, Historic Courthouse, Dobson, N.C. Board members present in-person for the meeting were: Chairman Bill Goins, Vice-Chairman Eddie Harris, Commissioner Melissa Hiatt, Commissioner Mark Marion, and Commissioner Van Tucker. Others present in-person for the meeting, at various times, included: Chris Knopf, County Manager Sandy Snow, Assistant County Manager Amber Armbruster, Deputy County Manager Howard Jones, County Attorney Andrew Wright, Administrative Officer Shanta Wells, SCOSAR - Community Outreach Coordinator Charlotte Reeves, SCOSAR - Prevention and Administrative Services Manager Byron Isaacs, Emergency Management Coordinator Brandi McMillian, Interim Finance Officer Denise Brown, Grants, Special Projects, and Legal Manager Marty Needham, Facility Management Director Randy Moore, Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education Chairman Goins called the meeting to order. Vice-Chairman Harris delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Goins requested the Board review and approve the October 5, 2026 agenda. Upon motion of Commissioner Hiatt, seconded by Commissioner Marion, the Board voted unanimously to approve the October 5, 2026 agenda. Chairman Goins requested the Board review and approve the September 21, 2026 meeting minutes. Upon motion of Commissioner Tucker, seconded by Vice-Chairman Harris, the Board voted unanimously to approve the September 21, 2026 meeting minutes. Chairman Goins requested the Board consider the consent agenda. Chris Knopf, County Manager, reviewed the consent agenda. Upon motion of Commissioner Marion, seconded by Chairman Goins, the Board voted to unanimously approve the consent agenda: Requests from the County Manager: • Adopt the 2026 Red Ribbon Proclamation: Surry County Government Proclamation for RED RIBBON WEEK October 23 to October 31, 2026: ===== PAGE 2 ===== WHEREAS, Alcohol and other drug abuse in this Country, this County, and this town has reached epidemic stages; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by community members be launched to eliminate the demand for drugs; and WHEREAS, The National Family Partnership is sponsoring the NATIONAL RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN offering citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles (no use of illegal drugs, no illegal use of legal drugs); and WHEREAS, The NATIONAL RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN will be celebrated in our community and in America during RED RIBBON WEEK, October 23 to October 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, business, government, parents, law enforcement, media, medical, religious organizations, schools, senior citizens, service organizations and youth will demonstrate their commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles by wearing and displaying Red Ribbons during this weeklong campaign; and WHEREAS, The County of Surry further commits its resources to ensure the success of the RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THE COUNTY OF SURRY DOES HEREBY PROCLAIM OCTOBER 23 TO OCTOBER 31, 2026, AS RED RIBBON WEEK AND encourages its citizens to participate in drug prevention education activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug-free County. • Approve to allocate $51,336.68 of Commissioner Tucker's Invest in Surry discretionary funds for a pickleball court project in Shoals, along with re-allocation of the necessary portion of the remaining Public Recreation River funds to complete the project, up to $23,280.12. • Approve Bylaws for the Northern Surry Foundation for Better Health, Inc. d/b/a Northern Hospital Foundation. • Approve three Board of Directors appointments for the Northern Surry Foundation for Better Health, Inc.: Bill Goins (1-Year Term), Ann Vaughn (2-Year Term), and Robin Hodgin (3-Year Term). - Approve a request from EMS for a proactive replacement schedule for future ambulance purchases. Requests from the Assistant County Manager: - Approve the renewal of the State Employees Credit Union ATM Contract at the Service Center for a five-year period, at a monthly rate of $200. - Approve a request from Parks and Recreation to reclassify position #612032 from permanent part-time to permanent full-time. ===== PAGE 3 ===== Requests from the Interim Finance Officer: - Approve Budget Amendment #4 for FY27:
The Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the FY 2026-2027 Budget
Ordinance at their meeting on October 5, 2026.
FY27 CURRENTINCREASEFY27 REVISED
DESCRIPTIONBUDGET(DECREASE)BUDGET
GENERAL FUND (10)
DEPARTMENT: PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES
REVENUE
104511842370Family Planning41,23059541,825
104511843310State Grant8,3338329,165
EXPENDITURES
105511852010Supplies & Materials17,05071817,768
105511852020Medical Supplies61,206961,215
105511854010Travel/Training12,60025012,850
105511854400Advertising8,4944508,944
DEPARTMENT: MATERNAL HEALTH PROGRAM
REVENUE
104516243301Maternal Health Care45,1244,01149,135
EXPENDITURES
105516251720Contracted Services45,1244,01149,135
Shanta Wells, Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery, spoke about the history, importance, and efforts of SCOSAR during Red Ribbon Week to educate youth and the community about drug and alcohol use and misuse. Chairman Goins declared the meeting to be an open forum and invited members of the audience to address any matters of civic concern. Seeing no speakers, Chairman Goins closed the open forum. Commissioner Tucker thanked everyone in attendance for their engagement during the meeting. Commissioner Marion discussed attending the dedication of "Don Bean Field" at Surry Central High School's baseball field. Commissioner Hiatt discussed the fall festival season and the many events taking place across the County, which positively impact the local economy. Commissioner Hiatt also commended the SCOSAR staff for the work within Red Ribbon Week and their meaningful work throughout the year. Vice-Chairman Harris discussed Surry County's Legislative Goals, including issues to address such as online gambling, drug use and abuse, and other illegal activity that harms our youth and occupies local, County, and State resources. Chairman Goins thanked everyone for attending the meeting. Upon motion of Commissioner Hiatt, seconded by Commissioner Tucker, the Board voted unanimously to enter closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(3) legal, pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) economic development, pursuant to G.S. 143- ===== PAGE 4 ===== 318.11(a)(5) real estate, and pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) personnel. The Board returned from closed session. Upon motion of Commissioner Hiatt, seconded by Commissioner Marion, the Board adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. All leases, contracts, agreements, resolutions, ordinances, amendments, and documents referenced in the minutes are kept in the Clerk's Office or in the department office in which they are associated. Bill Goins, Chairman Board of Commissioners