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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