5:30

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Call Regular Meeting to Order

        2 

Approval of Minutes:

October 17, 2023, Regular Meeting

October 17, 2023, Closed Session

1

        3 

Approval of the November 21, 2023, Agenda

11

5:35

        4 

Public Comment

    – Will last up to 1-hour dependent on number of speakers

Chairman Turnbow

13

5:40

        5 

Public Hearing to Allow Public Comment on The Proposed Construction of A High Country Kill and Chill Slaughter Plant

Mr. Jim Hamilton

15

5:45

        6 

Kill/Chill Matters

A.    Update on Project

B.    Proposed Contract with McGill & Associates for Permit Modification

C.    Proposed Contract with Mattern &  Craig for Water/Sewer System Engineering, Design, & Permitting

Mr. Jim Hamilton

39

45

51

5:50

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Proposed Resolution to Direct the Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds

Ms. Jennifer Greene

Ms. Lindsey Sullivan

141

5:55

        8 

Vaya Update

Mr. Dustin Burleson

145

6:00

        9 

Project Updates from New River Conservancy

Ms. Katie Krogmeier

159

6:05

     10 

EMS Facility Update

Mr. Chad Roberson

Mr. Xander Ellenbogen

169

6:10

     11 

Middle Fork Greenway Tweetsie Underpass Project Change Order Request

Ms. Carrie Caviness

175

6:15

     12 

UNC SOG – DFI Report

Ms. Sarah Odio

179

6:25

     13 

Tax Matters

A.    Monthly Collections Report

B.    Refunds and Releases

Mr. Larry Warren

195

197

6:35

     14 

Miscellaneous Administrative Matters

A.    Appointment of the Watauga County Finance Director

B.    Proposed Utility Easement & Agreement for Installation of Underground Service for the EMS Facility Project

C.    Proposed Town of Boone Easement for the Parking Deck Project

D.    Proposed Inmate Catastrophic Insurance Contract

E.     Request for Proposal (RFP) Recommendation for Position Classification and Pay Plan Study

F.     Announcements

Mr. Deron Geouque

203

205

211

217

221

223

6:40

     15 

Break

224

6:45

     16 

Closed Session

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

224

7:00

     17 

Possible Action After Closed Session

224

     18 

Adjourn