8:30

   1     

Call Regular Meeting to Order

   2     

Approval of Minutes:

January 16, 2018, Regular Meeting

January 16, 2018, Closed Session

1

   3     

Approval of the February 6, 2018, Agenda

9

8:35

   4     

Cooperative Extension Update

Ms. Paige Patterson

11

8:40

   5     

Watauga County Public Library Annual Report

Ms. Monica Caruso

13

8:45

   6     

Proposed Appointment of Home & Community Care Block Grant (H&CCBG) Advisory Committee and Lead Agency

Ms. Angie Boitnotte

25

8:50

   7     

Economic Development Commission’s Recommendation on Appalachian Theatre’s Request for Funds

Mr. Joe Furman

29

8:55

   8     

Budget Amendments

Ms. Margaret Pierce

31

9:00

   9     

Miscellaneous Administrative Matters

A.    Resolution Ordering The Referendum For A Quarter-Cent Local Option Sales Tax With The Proceeds To Be Utilized For A 2 Cent Property Tax Rate Reduction In Watauga County

B.    Tentative Agenda for Annual Pre-Budget Retreat

C.    Boards and Commissions

D.    Announcements

Mr. Deron Geouque

33

35

37

55

9:05

10     

Public Comment

57

10:05

11     

Break

57

10:10

12     

Closed Session

Attorney/Client Matters – G. S. 143-318.11(a)(3)

Personnel Matters – G. S. 143-318.11(a)(6)

57

10:25

13     

Possible Action After Closed Session

57

10:30

14     

Adjourn