POLK COUNTY
			7:00 PM BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ REGULAR MEETING
					July 21, 2008
				R. Jay Foster Hall of Justice
					Womack Building
					Columbus, N.C.

                                           AGENDA 

1.	Call to Order – Chairman Melton

2.	Invocation – Rev. Warren Elliott, Southern Baptist Evangelist

3.	Pledge of Allegiance 
 
4.	Public Hearing – Chairman Melton will open the hearing to hear public comments on the Rural 
	Operating Assistance Program application.  After public comment, Chairman Melton will close 
	the hearing. Jewel Carswell will be present to answer any questions.

5.	Approval of Proposed ROAP application - You have just held the public hearing.

6.	Approval of Regular Board of Commissioner minutes for July 7, 2008.

7.	Approval of Agenda – If you would like to add/delete an item from the agenda, you may do so 
	at this time.

8.	Schedule Public Hearing – You need to schedule the public hearing for August 4, 2008. This 
	is to hear public comment on the Flood Plain Ordinance flood maps. There is a resolution 
	in your packet with the Town of Saluda for review.

9.	Polk County CTP - Sara Smith from the North Carolina Department of Transportation will be 
	present. Information is in your packet. 

10.	 Polk County Schools 21st Century Community Learning program – Emily Bartlett will make 
	the presentation. Commissioner Owens requested this item be placed on the agenda.

11.	 Signage for Laughter Pond – Patty Aldred will be present to provide information.

12.	 Legislative Update – Commissioner Owens will give an update.

13.	 Proposed Comprehensive Plan RFP for Review, and Citizen Oversight Committee  
       Formation – Cathy Ruth will be present to answer questions. Draft Volunteer 
       Application in packet. Information from Commissioner Owens also in packet.

      Citizen Comments.
 
14.	 Resolution – In support of a Resolution Calling a Non-Binding Advisory Referendum  
      to Levy a Land Transfer Tax (up to .4%) is hereby called to be held on November 4, 
      2008, general election shall be held at which there shall be submitted to the 
      qualified voters of the county the question stated in the notice of special referendum 
      set forth in Section 3 of this resolution. A copy of the resolution is in your packet.
     
      Citizen Comments.

 15. Revised NC Rural Center Supplemental Grant Application – The authorization 
       resolution you approved on November 19, 2007, for the NC Rural Center Clean 
       Water Partners’ Infrastructure Program needs to be revised to Include Lake 
       Adger. 

16. Columbus Square Improvements - Tim Holloman, Columbus Town Manager, will make the presentation. 

       Citizen Comments.

17.  2007 Settlement of Taxes and 2008 Billing of Taxes - Melissa Bowlin, Polk County 
      Tax Collector, will be present. Information is in your packet. 
           
18.  Chain Businesses – Commissioner Owens requested this item be placed on the 
       agenda.  
19.  Board Vacancies For a Vote - Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee, 2 reappointments - 
	Lynn Montgomery and Hayden Britton; Library Board, 1 vacancy and 1 application - Judy Lanier
	; Harmon Field Board of Supervisors, 1 Polk County 
	Vacancy, 2 applications - Karen Killough and Jim Entwistle; Polk County 
	Transportation, 1 vacancy, 1 application -  Rochelle Tyson; Mental Health Advisory Board, 
	1 vacancy, 1 application, Stan Bayne. All applications are in your packet. 

20. Citizens Comments on Non-Agenda items.

21.  Commissioners Comments.

22.  Closed Session – Attorney-client privilege, G.S. 143-318.11; Acquisition of Property, G.S. 143-318.3

23. Return to Open Session.

24. Adjourn.