The Avery County Board of Commissioners will hold a Board Workshop on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1 :00 p.m. at the Avery Community Center, 661 Vale Rd., Newland, NC. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and take any action necessary regarding the following items: 1. Contracts and Budget Requests • Radio contract with Landair • Emergency Watershed Protection - Request for Qualifications • Court Bailiff Position 2. Grant Related Items • NCDEQ grant • HMPG program (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program) 2. Infrastructure & Capital Projects • Radio communication towers • Administration Building and Senior Center (Update) 3. Parks & Recreation Items • Green Valley Park project (Update) • Hodge-Turbyfill Little League Fields Project • Schultz Park Project (Update) • Swimming Pool Fee Schedule 4. Public Services & Facilities • Animal Services (Update) • Avery County Schools Budget Amendment 5. Other Items • Discussion regarding expending funds for architectural services • Property Tax Resolution and Related Discussion • EDC/TDA Discussion • Domestic Violence Home