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all commercial permits. The County will be required to collect these fees and remit to the State quarterly. The new inspection fee schedule will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Upon motion of Vice-Chairman Harris, seconded by Commissioner Hiatt, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the new state building inspection fee schedule.

In General County Business, Commissioner Hiatt addressed the need to appoint a member to the Mountain Valley Hospice Board, a seat in which Chairman Goins will vacate at the end of his term.

Upon motion of Chairman Goins, seconded by Commissioner Tucker, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Vice-Chairman Harris to membership on the Mountain Valley Hospice Board.

Commissioner Hiatt invited the public to attend a ribbon cutting at the Willow Tree, a new child advocacy center located in Dobson.

Commissioner Tucker thanked everyone in attendance. Commissioner Tucker also thanked DSS staff for their presentation and asked for additional data related to foster care participants, comparing Surry with other counties.

Wendy Harmon, DSS Foster Care Supervisor, responded to Commissioner Tucker's questions and discussed the adoption process, specifically how Surry County places eligible participants.

Commissioner Marion discussed attending a successful fundraiser for Hospice of Surry County.

Vice-Chairman Harris thanked both Senator Eddie Settle and Representative Dan Kiger for their financial support to Surry County. Vice-Chairman Harris stated that Senator Settle obtained $500,000 for 20 different local non-profit sub-recipients, and Representative Kiger also provided $450,000 for equipment for the Surry County Sheriff's Office.

Chairman Goins thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

Upon motion of Commissioner Marion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Harris, 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. 143-318.11(a)(5) real estate, and pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) personnel.

The Board returned from closed session.

Upon motion of Chairman Goins, seconded by Vice-Chairman Harris, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Commissioner Hiatt as Chairperson and Secretary, and Vice-Chairman Harris as Vice-Chairman and Treasurer of the Mountain Valley Hospice Board.