May 4, 2015
There were 4 or 5 people who made comments about the paving of River Road. All were in favor. Thought the meeting the week before many more were not in favor but that was never mentioned. Basically, these folks said they wanted the 600 feet paid because they either had breathing problems or were upset when they had their car detailed and had a little dust on it. Funny, was the road paved or graveled when the moved there? How about putting street lights up? I lived on a gravel road in Indiana and Missouri and it was never as nice and much more dusty than what they have to live with. Renee McDermott sent an email in favor and said she has never received a more hateful letter like she had received from a horse person. Again, have a car speed by you on horseback and it will change your outlook. Lots of horse owners in the county and we spend a lot of money here and should have a say. I don't think people have any idea of what we spend on our animals. Like I said, it was always a gravel road and they knew that. And yes from two previous experiences, traffic will go faster. Just my two cents.
Federal Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Consortium Agreement for dislocated workers, low income adults and disadvantaged youth for on the job training - approved.
Juvenile Crime Prevention Funding Allocation requiring 11,959 - approved.
Rumblestrips and Brighter Marking for Hwy 9 - state cost of $245,000 approved. Safety issue.
Moseley Architects Detention Center Feasibility Study Agreement - Ray had concerns that maybe two firms should have been interviewed for this. Concerned about property tax increase. Proposed to amend that Polk county not raise property taxes and notify Moseley. Commissioners approved, Ray opposed.
Ray opposed 1st budget amendment, rest approved - detention center feasibility study. Library, recreation and tourism budget amendments were unilaterally approved.
Consent agenda - approved.
Manager's Report - On target with Sunny View, progress on Lake Adger. Motion made to cancel May 18 meeting. Ray opposed. Rest approved. There was a refinancing of loans at a cost of $6500 for savings of $300,000 - 3 loans total. This would be an extention of the time period. Approved.
Volunteer Boards - approved.
This was it in a nutshell.