Mickey Edwards

The meeting included a public hearing to gather public comment on entering into an installment financing contract for the purchase of the Carolina Classical School, intended for use as a Senior Recreation Center. The board also discussed and considered awarding bids for the Senior Recreation Center's kitchen and renovations, as well as for the Jail Roof. Updates were provided on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and proposed changes to Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances were presented. The board reviewed the county's financial status, discussed water-related issues, including a water line contract addendum, stimulus package water line proposals, a water line extension policy, and a draft of an interlocal agreement for sharing water resources. Additionally, the board addressed vacancies on various boards, including the Recreation Advisory Board, Board of Equalization and Review Board, and Mental Health Advisory Board.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners held a meeting that included the election of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, with Chairperson Walker being re-elected and Commissioner Gasperson elected as Vice-Chairperson. The agenda was approved with additions, including a resolution regarding the Town of Columbus' building inspections and a management agreement for the Adult Day Care program. Updates were provided on the audit report, St. Luke's Hospital finances, the Comprehensive Plan, and Watershed III Classification. A public hearing was scheduled for the Subdivision Ordinance and the Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Board also discussed a Non-Binding Letter of Intent, Tax Collection, Adult Day Health Care Paving Proposals, and Board Vacancies. Budget Amendments were approved, and the meeting concluded with Commissioners' comments and a closed session regarding pending litigation and personnel matters.

The meeting addressed the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) County Plan for FY 2019/20, the World Equestrian Games (WEG) Grant Close Out Report, and the Polk County Health Department (PCHD) Fee Schedule. The board approved the JCPC annual plan and funding, closed out the WEG grant by allocating the remaining funds to NCDOT, and approved the PCHD fee schedule. Additionally, they scheduled a public hearing to discuss a 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Neighborhood Revitalization (NR) application and appointed members to the Board of Adjustment and the Economic and Tourism Development Commission.

The meeting included a public hearing to discuss new Polk County road names and receive citizen input. Commissioners considered an agreement for emergency medical billing services and proposed new road names. An update on Polk County Schools was provided. The presentation of the FY 2019/20 balanced budget and discussion of the budget work session agenda were on the agenda. The board reviewed volunteer applications and went into closed session for attorney client privilege and property acquisition.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners convened to discuss various topics, including an update from Blue Ridge Health on their services in Polk County, approval of a Little White Oak Mountain Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant, and submission of a Community Development Block Grant application. They also approved a shared school social worker position and scheduled public hearings for FY 2020 NCDOT Community Transportation Grants and proposed road names. The board received a preliminary budget report for the World Equestrian Games grant and discussed the final payment for the Polk County Law Enforcement Center, as well as current fiscal planning including funding a new program called Lynda.com.