POLK COUNTY March 16, 2009 7:00 PM BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ REGULAR MEETING R. Jay Foster Hall of Justice Womack Building Columbus, N.C. 1. Call to Order – Cindy Walker, Chairperson. 2. Invocation – Rev. Ralph Kuether, Chaplain, Tryon Estates. 3. Pledge of Allegiance – Garry Fisher has resided in Tryon for 34 years with his wife, Carolyn. They have two children, Jeanette and Jason. Mr. Fisher served in the United States Army for four years and was wounded in combat twice in Vietnam. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star and the Silver Star. He has been the Commander of Tryon VFW Post 4505 for eight years and Commander of NC District 16 for two years. We welcome Mr. Fisher. 4. Public Hearing – Call to Order – Chairperson Walker. To hear public comments on the proposed 09/10 Community Transportation Program Application. Jewell Carswell, Director, will be present to answer any questions. After hearing public comments, hearing will be adjourned. 5. Approval of Regular Board of Commissioner minutes for March 2, 2009. 6. Approval of Agenda – You may add/delete an item from the agenda at this time. 7. Community Transportation Program Resolution – You have just held the public hearing. You may vote to approve the resolution at this time. Jewell Carswell, Director of Transportation, will be present to answer questions. 8. Ellen Harris, Harris Architects, will recommend awarding the bid for the Senior Recreation Center project. Project information is in your packet. Citizen Comments. 9. Polk County Board of Education – Bill Miller, Superintendent, will present the school system’s budget request FY 09/10 and discuss the request for PSBCF (Public School Building Capital Fund) money to make September QZAB loan repayment. The request is in your packet. Citizen Comments. 10. Holland Consulting – Dale Holland will present the monthly update of the Comprehensive Plan. The update is in your packet. Citizen Comments. 11. Commission on Aging – Presentation of check by the Commissioner on Aging for the Senior Recreation Facility. Citizen Comments. 12. Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor, Aquifer Protection Section of the NC Division of Water Quality, will make a presentation on the well study with a PowerPoint presentation. Citizen Comments. 13. Foothills Chamber of Commerce, Dave Herbert, will present their Buy Local Campaign. Additional information is in your packet. Citizen Comments. 14. Criminal Justice Partnership Program Grant (CJPP) FY 09/10 (Budget and Budget Summary attached). Cheryl Modlin, NC Department of Corrections, Judicial District Manager, will be present to explain this year’s proposal. Citizen Comments. 15. Isothermal Regional Human Service Transportation Coordination Plan for approval - This plan was approved by the Transportation Advisory Board and needs to be approved by the Board in order to apply for grants in the future. Jewell Carswell, Director of Transportation, and Josh King, Isothermal Planning and Development Commission. Citizen Comments. 16. Tax Refund Request – Melissa Bowlin, Tax Collector, will make the February Refund requests. Citizen Comments. 17. Budget Amendments – (1) BA #15 Polk County Schools $59,445 to increase revenue and expense for Lottery proceeds appropriated for the purpose of replacing the boiler at Polk Central School. (2) Amended Project Budget Ordinance County-Wide Water Engineering Study/Intake Project. (3) Monthly Financial Report - Sandra Hughes, Finance Officer will be present to make the report and answer questions. Citizen Comments. 18. County Manager’s Report – (1) Maintenance of Effort funds request for $991.00 by Families Together, Inc of the Western Highlands Network. (2) Lease Agreement – Polk County Courthouse Annex A – This lease has been reviewed by Attorney Hix. (3) Western Highlands Network’s Fiscal Monitoring Report for the 2009 fiscal year 2nd quarter ending December 31, 2008. State Law (H2077) requires this report be provided to the Board of Commissioners. (4) First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for Lake Adger. This agreement has been reviewed by Attorney Clarke. Additional information is in your packet. Citizen Comments. 19. Board Vacancies – (Vote)Tryon Planning & Zoning Board (BOC has one appointment) – 1 vacancy, 1 application, Litchfield Carpenter; Transportation Advisory Board – 2 vacancies, 2 applications, Matthew Pohsweg, Jr., and Kipp McIntyre. Applications and bylaws are in your packet. 20. Citizens for Non-Agenda Items. 21. Commissioner Comments. 22. Closed Session – Attorney-Client privilege. G.S.143. 318. (a)(2). Woodland Mills water line easement. 23. Return to Open Session. 24. Adjourn.