Tonight's mtg is an important one as commissioners are requesting comment on modifying the zoning plan in a variety of districts including MU (Multi-use)
* 1. Proposed Partial Paving of River Rd. – Vice-Chair Holbert asked that this item be placed on the agenda to consider approval of a North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposal to pave a portion of River Rd. between Morgan Chapel Rd. and Golden Rd. Steve Cannon, NCDOT Division Engineer, will present the proposal. Motion to approve. Pages 8-11.
* 2. Accessory Dwelling Units; Providing a Definition; Amending the Polk County Zoning Ordinance to Authorize Accessory Dwelling Units in Zoning Districts – To consider approving the changes subsequent to the public hearing. Motion to approve. Pages 12-15.
5. City of Saluda Tax Collection Agreement – Ms. Bowlin will present the agreement. Motion to approve. Pages 19-20.
7. Economic Development 1st Quarter 2015 Report – Mr. Williamson will present the report. Pages 26-28.
8. 5th Annual Farm to Fork Dinner – Patrick McLendon, Mill Spring Ag Center Director, will give a report on the event which was held on April 11, 2015.
9. Polk County Community Foundation (PCCF) Beekeeping Education Grant Award – Alex Rike, Agricultural Economic Development AmeriCorps Outreach Coordinator, will present the information. Pages 29-33.
10. Community Child Fatality Prevention & Protection Team End of Year Report – Lou Parton, DSS Director, will present the report. Pages 34-38.
11. Proposed New Polk County Flag – Robert Williamson, Economic Development Director, and former Commissioner Ted Owens will present a status report.
12. Application for Release of Lottery Funds to the Board of Education – To consider approval of an application requesting the release of $95,705 in State lottery funds to pay the QZAB payment for Tryon Elementary. Motion to approve. Pages 39-40.
Resolution Requesting Restoration of Lottery Funds Designated to Polk County for School Capital Needs – To consider approval of a resolution regarding the restoration of State lottery funds. Motion to approve. Pages 41-42.
17. Manager’s Report – 2) Recreation baseball & softball update. 3) Handmade America/Discover Columbus art sculpture initiative update.
18. Work Sessions for the Proposed Draft Water Agreement with Inman-Campobello Water District (ICWD) – Chair Pack asked that this item be placed on the agenda to discuss scheduling work sessions on the agreement. Pages 64-67.
19. Procedure for Additions to the Agenda – Commissioner Gasperson asked that this item be placed on the agenda for discussion. Page 68.
20. Volunteer Boards for Vote – Adult Care/Nursing Home Advisory Board – 1 application, 1 vacancy; Council on Aging – 1 application, 2 vacancies; Planning Board – 2 applications, 1 vacancy; Sunny View Fire District Tax Commission – 3 applications, 3 vacancies. Motion to approve. Pages 69-77.
21. Volunteer Boards For Review – Agricultural Advisory Board – 4 applications, 4 vacancies; Economic & Tourism Development Commission – 4 applications, 2 vacancies; Library Board of Trustees – 2 applications, 2 vacancies. Pages 78-92.
22. Commissioner Comments
23. Closed Session – Motion to go into closed session for the purpose of attorney-client privilege, G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3), and acquisition of property, G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5).
24. Return to Open Session – Motion to return to open session.
25. Adjournment – Motion to adjourn.
* 1. Proposed Partial Paving of River Rd. – Vice-Chair Holbert asked that this item be placed on the agenda to consider approval of a North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposal to pave a portion of River Rd. between Morgan Chapel Rd. and Golden Rd. Steve Cannon, NCDOT Division Engineer, will present the proposal. Motion to approve. Pages 8-11.
* 2. Accessory Dwelling Units; Providing a Definition; Amending the Polk County Zoning Ordinance to Authorize Accessory Dwelling Units in Zoning Districts – To consider approving the changes subsequent to the public hearing. Motion to approve. Pages 12-15.
5. City of Saluda Tax Collection Agreement – Ms. Bowlin will present the agreement. Motion to approve. Pages 19-20.
7. Economic Development 1st Quarter 2015 Report – Mr. Williamson will present the report. Pages 26-28.
8. 5th Annual Farm to Fork Dinner – Patrick McLendon, Mill Spring Ag Center Director, will give a report on the event which was held on April 11, 2015.
9. Polk County Community Foundation (PCCF) Beekeeping Education Grant Award – Alex Rike, Agricultural Economic Development AmeriCorps Outreach Coordinator, will present the information. Pages 29-33.
10. Community Child Fatality Prevention & Protection Team End of Year Report – Lou Parton, DSS Director, will present the report. Pages 34-38.
11. Proposed New Polk County Flag – Robert Williamson, Economic Development Director, and former Commissioner Ted Owens will present a status report.
12. Application for Release of Lottery Funds to the Board of Education – To consider approval of an application requesting the release of $95,705 in State lottery funds to pay the QZAB payment for Tryon Elementary. Motion to approve. Pages 39-40.
Resolution Requesting Restoration of Lottery Funds Designated to Polk County for School Capital Needs – To consider approval of a resolution regarding the restoration of State lottery funds. Motion to approve. Pages 41-42.
17. Manager’s Report – 2) Recreation baseball & softball update. 3) Handmade America/Discover Columbus art sculpture initiative update.
18. Work Sessions for the Proposed Draft Water Agreement with Inman-Campobello Water District (ICWD) – Chair Pack asked that this item be placed on the agenda to discuss scheduling work sessions on the agreement. Pages 64-67.
19. Procedure for Additions to the Agenda – Commissioner Gasperson asked that this item be placed on the agenda for discussion. Page 68.
20. Volunteer Boards for Vote – Adult Care/Nursing Home Advisory Board – 1 application, 1 vacancy; Council on Aging – 1 application, 2 vacancies; Planning Board – 2 applications, 1 vacancy; Sunny View Fire District Tax Commission – 3 applications, 3 vacancies. Motion to approve. Pages 69-77.
21. Volunteer Boards For Review – Agricultural Advisory Board – 4 applications, 4 vacancies; Economic & Tourism Development Commission – 4 applications, 2 vacancies; Library Board of Trustees – 2 applications, 2 vacancies. Pages 78-92.
22. Commissioner Comments
23. Closed Session – Motion to go into closed session for the purpose of attorney-client privilege, G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3), and acquisition of property, G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5).
24. Return to Open Session – Motion to return to open session.
25. Adjournment – Motion to adjourn.