Rutherford County  
Meeting Agenda  
Board of Commissioners  
Monday, October 7, 2024  
6:00 PM  
289 N. Main St. Rutherfordton NC 28139  
Commission Chambers  
I. Call to Order  
A. Pledge of Allegiance  
B. Agenda Approval  
II. Public Hearings  
Public Hearing - Project Cedar  
Attachments:  
Public Hearing -5310 Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities  
Grant  
Attachments:  
Public Hearing - 5311 Grant for Transportation Services  
Attachments:  
III. Public Comments  
Citizens who wish to speak must register with the Human Resources Director who will be located in the  
Board Meeting Room. Comments should be limited to three (3) minutes. Written comments submitted prior  
to the Board meeting will be copied and distributed to the County Commissioners.  
Public comments are a time for any citizen, guest or business to express an opinion or view on County  
Government to the County Commissioners. Clapping, cheering, booing or catcalls following one speaker's  
comments may inhibit another person with an opposing view from speaking now or later. The  
Commissioners ask that audience members show respect for other people and refrain from any noise  
during public comments.  
IV. Consent Agenda  
The Consent Agenda contains non-controversial and routine items. The Consent Agenda is acted upon by  
one motion and vote of the Board. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the  
Regular Agenda at the request of a Board member.  
Minutes of September 3, 2024  
Attachments:  
Minutes of September 23, 2024 Special Meeting  
Attachments:  
Minutes of September 26, 2024 Special Meeting  
Attachments:  
Tax Refunds and Releases - October, 2024  
Attachments:  
Department of Social Services Annual Report  
Attachments:  
V. Commissioners/Appointments  
Certificate of Recognition from American Red Cross  
Human Resources Recognition for Safety Award  
VI. New Business  
Budget Amendments - October, 2024  
Attachments:  
FEMA Public Assistance  
Attachments:  
Waiver of Fees for Electrical Permits Related to Repairs Due to Hurricane  
Helene  
Attachments:  
Payment for Overtime for Exempt Employees  
Meeting Dates for Rutherford County Board of Commissioners for 2025  
Attachments:  
Resolution Awarding Corporal Roy Todd Laughter’s Side Arm and Badge  
Attachments:  
VII. Closed Session  
A.  
Closed Session - ATTORNEY CLIENT NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3)  
Tax Collector’s Report - October, 2024  
ID 24-3930  
VIII. Information  
Attachments:  
IX. Adjournment  
RUTHERFORD COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH  
DISABILITIES ACT STANDARDS. TRANSLATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE OR ACCOMMODATION  
REQUESTS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE TO BE REQUESTED NOT LESS THAN 3  
WORKING DAYS BEFORE THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PLEASE CALL (828) 287-6045.