As published in the Courier-Tribune on December 31, 2011
By Hugh Martin
TROY — The final piece fell into place for the Montgomery County Comprehensive Transportation Plan when Montgomery County Commissioners granted their approval following a public hearing during the regular meeting on Dec. 20.
Hannah Cockburn of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council of Governments and Andy Bailey of North Carolina Department of Transportation presented the plan, which addresses the potential needs of transportation in Montgomery County through the year 2040. The plan had previously been approved by all five municipalities in the county.
In other business, Commissioners Jim Matheny, Edgar Morris, Jackie Morris, Anthony Copeland and Dolon Corbett:
* Reappointed Jackie Morris as board chairman and Corbett as vice chairman.
* Reappointed Michelle Richardson as clerk to the board and Russell Hollers as county attorney.
* Approved the bonds of the sheriff, medical examiner/coroner, register of deeds and the county finance officer.
* Heard an update from Esther Fowler of Brutonville concerning the ongoing attempt to improve conditions of streets in the area.
* Granted a variance for a six-foot setback to allow Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Kirk to construct a bedroom onto their residence in the Shamrock Valley development.
* Approved the appointment of Randy Browning as an extra-territorial jurisdiction member of the Mt. Gilead Planning & Zoning Board.
* Delayed the appointment of a member of the Montgomery County Aging Services Planning Committee until Adrian Calhoun of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council makes a recommendation. The new member will replace Ellie Wiles, who resigned from the committee.
* Heard a finance report from Lisa Roland, finance officer. Commissioner Matheny praised the employees of the county for staying within budget, which has allowed the county to continue to build the county’s fund balance.
* Were advised of ongoing projects of the water system from Matthew Woodard, interim county manager. Construction of new lines in the southeastern area of the county is set to begin in January.
* Were updated on the ongoing renovations at the Montgomery County Airport. The $1.6 million project will require no county funds.
* Heard a report on possible violations of the game room permit at the Uwharrie Sportsman. A public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 23 to address any violations that may be found by the Montgomery County Zoning Board, which oversees the conditional-use permitting of game rooms.
* Approved a request from Russell Strong for a contribution of $4,500 from the county recreation budget for host fees for three Dixie Youth State Softball Tournaments to be held in Troy in April. Over 2,000 patrons are expected to be attending from throughout North Carolina.
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