The latest Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting, which convened on Monday, unfolded with a series of approvals and proclamations, marking new appointments and acknowledging the importance of public health and safety in the community. As reported by Catawba County's official website, Commissioner Abernethy put forward Garrett Osborne for a first term on the K-64 Education Board, an appointment that the BOC has given the green light, while also recommending several members to the Nursing & Rest Home Community Advisory Committee, with the BOC affirming these choices as well.
Further on in the meeting, Commissioner Beatty brought forth Carmen Isenhower for a second stint on the Library Board of Trustees—a decision that the BOC has gone ahead to also ratify. In an effort to recognize and to actively combat child abuse, Commissioner Beatty presented a proclamation to declare April 2025 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month,” with the BOC backing this declaration. Vice-chair Allran followed suit, dedicating the same month for public health awareness in tandem with National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, set for Sunday to April 19, as presented by Commissioner Abernethy.
The consent agendas were a quartet of matters swiftly approved by the BOC. Agenda items ranged from calling for a sizeable appropriation of $1,415,000 for mobile classrooms, to authorizing the county's participation in state investment pools. Infrastructure was also on the docket, with the committee giving a nod to the Langdon Ridge Subdivision Road Improvement Project.
Changes to the roster of Map Review Officers saw the BOC confirm updates, including Blake Wright being added for the Town of Maiden, and Lisa Johnson's removal in a resolution that the BOC did not hesitate to pass. The commissioner's approval of the amended list results in a lineup that includes personnel from Catawba County to various towns within the area, ensuring continued oversight on mapping and planning processes throughout the region.
The meeting drew to a close promptly at 7:26 p.m., but not before the BOC took care of some housekeeping on behalf of Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC). The termination of a ground lease for CVMC's medical office building added a final note of order to the evening's proceedings, wrapping up the session with full BOC support, as per their standard practice.
