Editor’s note: following is the agenda for the Polk County Board of Commissioner meeting on Tuesday, April 25. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the R. Jay Foster Hall of Justice, located on the second floor of the Womack building in Columbus.

Call to Order of the Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Revision to the Polk County Agricultural District & Enhanced Agricultural District Ordinance – Chairman Melton. The purpose of the public hearing is to take public comment on the proposed ordinance, an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Polk County, North Carolina, entitled “Polk County Voluntary Agricultural District & Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance.” The proposed revision is to consolidate the two existing ordinances into one document and clarify membership terms. Dawn Jordan, Agricultural Economic Development Director, will present the revision. The public hearing was properly advertised in the Tryon Daily Bulletin.  The information is included in the agenda packet under Agenda Item #16.    

Citizen Comments

Commissioner Comments

Adjournment – Motion to adjourn.

Call to Order of the Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Grant Application to the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund – Chairman Melton. The purpose of the public hearing is to take public comment on the submission of an application for funds available through the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. Jerry Stensland, Parks & Recreation Director, will present the information. The public hearing was properly advertised in the Tryon Daily Bulletin. The information is included in the agenda packet under Agenda Item #17.

Citizen Comments

Commissioner Comments

Adjournment – Motion to adjourn.

Call to Order of the Regular Meeting – Chairman Melton

Invocation – Commissioner Gasperson

Pledge of Allegiance – Commissioner Yoder

Approval of Agenda – Agenda items may be added and/or deleted at this time. Motion to approve.

Consent Agenda

A) April 3, 2017, regular meeting minutes.

B) Approval of Tax Department written refund requests totaling $2,397.56 .

C) Ratification of consensus appointment of Paula Powell as Chair of the Board of Equalization & Review.

D) Ratification of consensus to send letter of support for Vaya Health’s application for funding from the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) NC Serves.    

Motion to approve the consent agenda.    

Citizen Comments on Agenda Items

Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items

The Polk County Voluntary Agricultural District & Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance – To consider approval of the revised ordinance subsequent to the public hearing. Motion to Approve.

Polk County Grant Application to the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund – To consider approval of the grant application subsequent to the public hearing. Motion to Approve.

Mental Health Task Force Presentation – Becky Brodar, Community Outreach Coordinator St. Luke’s Hospital Center of Behavioral Medicine, and Dr. Belynda D. Veser, Chair of the Polk County Mental Health Advisory Board and Geriatric Psychiatrist at St. Luke’s Hospital, will give the presentation.

Set Public Hearing For An Amendment to the Polk County Zoning Ordinance/ Zoning Map to Rezone and Zone Certain Areas as the Equestrian Village District – Cathy Ruth, Planner, will present the request to schedule a public hearing on May 15, at 7:00 P.M. in the R. Jay Foster Hall of Justice, Womack Building, to take public comment on the proposed amendment to the Polk County zoning ordinance and zoning map.  Motion to approve.

Resolution for Property Tax Reform – Marche Pittman, County Manager, will present the resolution.  Motion to approve.

Manager’s Report – Polk County Law Enforcement Facility Construction Update – Paul Luzier, Mosely Architects will give the update.

Volunteer Boards for Vote – Planning Board – 2 Vacancies-

1 vacancy and 1 application for Green Creek Township

1 vacancy and 2 applications for Tryon Township

Volunteer Boards for Review – None

Commissioner Comments

1. Adjournment – Motion to adjourn.