Polk County Board of Commissioners’ agenda for Aug. 8
Published 10:00 pm Friday, August 5, 2016
Call to Order – Chair Gage
Invocation – Pastor Thomas Olson, Trinity Lutheran Church
Pledge of Allegiance – Commissioner Bradley
Approval of Agenda – Agenda items may be added and/or deleted at this time. Motion to approve.
Consent Agenda
Approval of the July 18, 2016, regular meeting minutes.
Project Budget Ordinance, Detention & Sheriff Facility – To increase Architectural Fees $566,668 to full contract amount, and increase Professional Fees $25,000 for financial advisor fees to be funded with loan proceeds. Pages 1-6.
Motion to approve the consent agenda.
Citizen Comments
Recognition of IT Director Bruce Yelton – To recognize Mr. Yelton for completing the 2015-2016 Certified Government Chief Information Officers Program through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Government. Pages 6-7.
Backup Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) – Interim 911 Communications Director James McGuinn will present the information regarding the location of a backup call center in the Green Creek fire station. Page 9.
Health District Board Appointment – Chair Gage asked that this item be placed on the agenda for discussion.
Additional Pavers for Historic Courthouse Sidewalk – Jay Harden of Jay’s Lawn Service will present the information. Page 10.
Project Budget Ordinance Amendment – Finance Director Sandra Hughes will present the project budget ordinance amendment to increase the project in the amount of $3,515 from contingency for additional bricks. Motion to approve. Pages 11-12.
Manager’s Report – Smoky Mountain LME/MCO 4th quarter finance report for fiscal year 2015/2016. Pages 13-14.
Volunteer Boards for Vote – Appearance Commission – 2 applications, 3 vacancies. JCPC – 2 applications, 2 vacancies. Motion to approve. Pages 15-19.
Volunteer Boards for Review – Animal Cruelty Investigators – 5 applications, 9 vacancies. Pages 20-25.
Commissioner Comments
Adjournment – Motion to adjourn.