5:30

       1 

Call Regular Meeting to Order

       2 

Approval of Minutes:

January 16, 2024, Regular Meeting

January 16, 2024, Closed Session

1

       3 

Approval of the February 6, 2024, Agenda

13

5:35

       4 

Public Comment

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

Chairman Turnbow

15

5:40

       5 

Public Hearing to Allow Citizen Comment on the Proposed Combination of the Solid Waste Ordinance and the Solid Waste Operations Ordinance, and the Changes Associated with the Combination of the Ordinances

Mr. Rex Buck

17

5:45

       6 

Proposed America250NC Resolution and Grant Presentation

Vice-Chairman Wallin

Commissioner Eggers

47

5:50

       7 

WAMY’s Rental Repair Program Update

Ms. Brittany Luxton

Ms. Sarah Freer

Ms. April Beck

53

5:55

       8 

Proposed Amendments to  the Recently Adopted High Country Temple Restoration Project Resolution and the Watauga County Conflict of Interest Policy

Ms. Katie Krogmeier

57

6:00

       9 

Request for Acceptance of FY 2024 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) Grant/Contract

Ms. Angie Boitnotte

85

6:05

    10 

Bid Award Request for Human Services Building Renovations

Mr. Robert Marsh

91

6:10

    11 

Sheriff’s Office Out-of-State Travel Request

Captain Preston Russell

121

6:15

    12 

Emergency Services

A.    Proposed Blowing Rock Fire and Rescue Contract

B.    Proposed PSAP Radio Grant Agreement

C.    Request to Surplus MCC5500 Console Positions

D.    911 Surcharge Fund Budget Amendment Request

E.     Fire District Change Request

Mr. Will Holt

123

131

157

159

161

6:20

    13 

Parks & Recreation Out-of-State Travel Request

Ms. Keron Poteat

167

6:25

    14 

Miscellaneous Administrative Matters

A.    Proposed Dates for Annual Pre-Budget Retreat

B.    Proposed Dates for Budget Work Sessions

C.    Appointment of Finance Director

D.    Proposed Amendments to the FY 2022-2023 Audit Contract

E.     Announcements

Mr. Deron Geouque

173

177

179

181

185

6:30

    15 

Break

185

6:35

    16 

Closed Session

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

186

7:00

    17 

Adjourn