POLK COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ REGULAR MEETING
February 19, 2018 – 7:00 P.M.
R. Jay Foster Hall of Justice - Womack Building
Columbus, NC
AGENDA
1. Call to Order – Chairman Johnson
2. Invocation – Commissioner Gasperson
3. Pledge of Allegiance – Commissioner Melton
4. Approval of Agenda – Agenda items may be added and/or deleted at this time. Motion to approve.
5. Consent Agenda
A) February 5, 2018, regular meeting minute approval. Pages 1-3
B) FY 18/19 Budget Calendar approval. Page 4
C) Drug and Alcohol Policy Addendum approval. Pages 5-7
D) Transportation Title VI Program Plan review. Pages 8-44
Motion to approve consent agenda.
6. Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
7. Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items
8. Foothills Housing Partnership Community Update – Vice-Chairman Yoder requested this item be added to the Agenda. David Graham, Executive Director will present the information.
9. Polk County Law Enforcement Facility Construction Update - Paul Luzier, Moseley Architects will present the information.
10. Business Development Update – Brian Griffin, Business Development Director will be present.
11. Recreation Advisory Board Bylaws – To consider approval of the Recreation Advisory Board revised bylaws. Jerry Stensland, Recreation Director, will be present. Motion to approve. Pages 45-47
12. Manager’s Report – 1) Speed Limit change request update from North Carolina Department of Transportation. 2) Saluda Library Teen Space Grand Opening, February 22, 2018, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm (ribbon cutting at 4:30 pm).
13. Volunteer Boards for Vote - Polk County Planning Board 4 applications, 2 vacancies. Pages 49-52
14. Volunteer Boards for Review – Economic and Tourism Development Commission 1 applicant, 1 vacancy. Page 53
15. Commissioner Comments
16. Closed Session – Motion to go into closed session for Economic Development.
17. Return to Open Session- Motion to return to open session.
18. Adjournment – Motion to adjourn.
Indicates information is included in the agenda packet.
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