Polk County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board will swear in newly elected commissioners and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. Members will discuss the 2024 Annual Financial Report and a bridge construction contract for Hurricane Helene recovery. The meeting also includes the establishment of the 2025 meeting schedule and board appointments.

• Agreement for Professional Services with Rostan Solutions, LLC for bridge construction
• Polk County 2024 Annual Financial Report
• Budget amendment regarding County Employee Compensatory Time
• Recruitment and Retention Resolution Extension
• Application of Dianne Davis for the Agricultural Advisory Board

The Board approved a $158,500 contract to repair the Autumn Lane bridge and a professional services agreement with Rostan Solutions for FEMA reimbursement assistance. The Board also authorized a budget amendment for employee comp-time payouts and held an organizational meeting to elect its Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Approved $158,500 contract with Wright Brothers for Autumn Lane bridge repair (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Rostan Solutions for FEMA/grant assistance (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment up to $173,000 for accrued compensatory time payouts (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Recruitment and Retention Resolution through June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Yoder as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Moore as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 regular meeting schedule and resolution (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Dianne Davis to Agricultural Advisory Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a FY2025 NCDOT Section 5310 Operations Grant for the Polk County Transit Authority. The meeting includes updates on Hurricane Helene recovery and the Lake Adger Dam project.

• FY2025 NCDOT Section 5310 Operations Grant for Polk County Transit Authority
• NC Education Lottery funds for school repairs ($93,976) and capital fund ($153,948)
• Proposed $67,007 transfer from County Capital Reserve Account to Polk County Schools
• Tax refund request of $772.99
• US Cellular Tower lease approval

The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment of up to $250,000 for emergency repairs to the Autumn Lane bridge, which is the sole access for 15 homes and was damaged by Hurricane Helene. The board also approved the FY2025 Section 5310 transit grant, a change order for the Turner Shoals Dam project, school capital funding requests, the 2025 revaluation schedule, and other routine items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved budget amendment up to $250,000 for Autumn Lane bridge repair (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 Section 5310 Operations Transit Grant application and resolution (unanimous)
• Approved change order 1 for Turner Shoals Dam engineering, increasing GEI contract by $80,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $93,976 Public School Building Repair and Renovations Fund request (unanimous)
• Approved $153,948 Public School Building Capital Fund request (unanimous)
• Approved $67,007 transfer from County Capital Reserve to reimburse schools (unanimous)
• Adopted Uniform Schedule of Values for 2025 County-Wide Revaluation (unanimous)
• Approved StRAP grant extension and acceptance of new $85,714 grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on the Lake Adger Dam project and Hurricane Helene storm recovery. The meeting includes a discussion on a Cost of Community Services Study and a resolution for farmland preservation.

• Lake Adger Dam Project update from Odom Engineering
• Hurricane Helene Storm Recovery update from Emergency Management Director
• Tax refund requests totaling $969.59
• Farmland Preservation Resolution
• Public hearing scheduling for Polk County Transit Authority FY 2025 NCDOT Section 5310 Grant

The board unanimously approved a $272,700 budget amendment for FEMA-reimbursable Hurricane Helene recovery costs, including employee payouts, supplies, and travel. They also adopted resolutions on farmland preservation and Operation Green Light for veterans, and heard updates on the Lake Adger Dam project and storm recovery.

• Approved $272,700 budget amendment for Hurricane Helene recovery (unanimous)
• Adopted Farmland Preservation Resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted Operation Green Light for Veterans Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds of $969.59 (unanimous)
• Amended and approved agenda to add Speaker Tim Moore (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the proposed uniform schedule of values and rules for appraising real property. The board will also consider renaming Firefly Lane to Mountain Brook Lane within the Bright's Creek Development.

• Public hearing on proposed uniform schedule of values, standards, and rules for real property appraisal
• Proposed road name change from Firefly Lane to Mountain Brook Lane in Bright's Creek Development
• Budget ordinance increase of $16,904 for the YMCA Project via a Polk County Community Foundation grant
• Budget amendment of $25,000 for Regional Water Board shared legal invoices

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a budget amendment appropriating up to $1,000,000 from fund balance for debris removal with a state-approved contractor, following a Hurricane Helene response update. The board also approved a road name change from Firefly Lane to Mountain Brook Lane in Bright's Creek Development, and approved the consent agenda including budget amendments for a YMCA grant and Regional Water Board legal invoices. No public comments were made during the two public hearings.

• Approved $1,000,000 budget amendment for Hurricane Helene debris removal (unanimous)
• Approved road name change to Mountain Brook Lane in Bright's Creek Development (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including September 16, 2024 minutes, Sheriff's report, Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation, $16,904 YMCA budget increase, and $25,000 Regional Water Board budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda adding Hurricane Helene update (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss transportation grants and school capital projects. The body will consider several funding requests for Polk County Schools and schedule a hearing for the 2025 county-wide revaluation.

• Grant application for $7,000,000 for a 12,800 square foot addition to Polk County High School
• Public hearing on FY 2026 Polk County Transportation Authority Community Transportation Grants
• Request for $93,822 Capital Reserve Transfer for Tryon Elementary Pre-K addition
• Project approval for Saluda Elementary School Awning Project in the amount of $49,200
• Scheduling of public hearing for 2025 county-wide revaluation schedule of values

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund grant application for $7,000,000 to add 12,800 square feet to Polk County High School for career and technical education, and ratified Chairman Yoder's signature on the application. The board also approved the FY 2026 transportation grants, a $113,628.58 reimbursement for Tryon Elementary Pre-K expansion, a $93,822 budget amendment for the same project, and a $49,200 Saluda Elementary awning project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $7M Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund grant application for Polk County High School career-tech addition (unanimous)
• Ratified Chairman Yoder's signature on the school grant application (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 PCTA transportation grants and resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $113,628.58 reimbursement for Tryon Elementary Pre-K expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $93,822 budget amendment for Tryon Elementary Pre-K expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $49,200 Saluda Elementary awning project and fund release (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2025 revaluation schedule of values for Oct 7, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Mental Health Advisory Board application for Kelly LeCompte (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a budget amendment and agreement with the NCDOT regarding the Wolverine Trail. The board will also consider tax refunds and schedule a public hearing for road name changes.

• NCDOT agreement to assume responsibility for Wolverine Trail and associated budget amendment
• Tax refund requests for July and August totaling $24,401.97
• Scheduling of a public hearing for road name changes and readdressing on October 7, 2024
• Military Suicide Awareness, POW/MIA, and North Carolina Preparedness Month proclamations
• Resolution in remembrance of September 11, 2001

The Board unanimously approved an agreement with NCDOT to bring Wolverine Trail up to state standards, making it a state-maintained public road, along with a $75,000 budget amendment. The board also approved several proclamations, including Military Suicide Awareness, POW/MIA, September 11 remembrance, and Preparedness Month. Consent agenda items included approving minutes, scheduling a road name change hearing, and a tax refund of $24,401.97.

• Approved NCDOT agreement for Wolverine Trail and $75,000 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Secondary Road Right of Way Agreement for Wolverine Trail (unanimous)
• Approved Military Suicide Awareness Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved POW/MIA Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved September 11, 2001 Remembrance Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Preparedness Month Proclamation for September 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, road name hearing, and tax refund (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss school funding and infrastructure. Key items include requests for education lottery and capital reserve funds and the approval of a new road name.

• Public School Building Repair & Renovation Fund request for $246,671.94
• Local Government Request for Capital Reserve Transfer for $160,631
• Proposed new road name: Blue Ridge Trail (Off SR 1135 Skyuka Rd)
• Proposed easement from Polk County Government to Steps to Hope, Inc.
• Budget amendment for Skyrunner/NCDIT Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) Program

The Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment of $811,750 to match state funding for the NCDIT Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program, with Skyrunner, Inc. as the awarded contractor. The board also approved school funding requests, a new road name, an easement, library policy updates, and several appointments. All votes were unanimous except one abstention.

• Approved $246,671.94 PSBRRF NC Education Lottery requests (unanimous)
• Approved $160,631 Capital Reserve Transfer for school vehicles, furniture, and concession stand renovations (unanimous)
• Approved library policy updates including Safe Child, Computer Use, and new Maker Equipment and Teen Space policies (unanimous)
• Approved new road name Blue Ridge Trail off SR 1135 Skyuka Rd (unanimous)
• Granted easement to Steps to Hope, Inc. for ingress and egress (unanimous)
• Approved $811,750 budget amendment for CAB broadband match and granted signatory authority to County Manager (unanimous)
• Appointed County Manager Pittman, Sheriff Wright, and Commissioner Moore to Foothills Humane Society Board (Commissioner Moore abstained)
• Approved volunteer board applicants for multiple boards (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several budget amendments and service agreements. Key items include a trash hauling contract and funding for officer overtime in the Green River Cove area.

• Purchase Order for Republic Services, Inc. for trash hauling and disposal in the amount of $1,600,000
• Animal Control Budget Amendment in the amount of $143,620
• Sheriff's Department Budget Amendment for officer overtime in the Green River Cove area
• Agreement for Ambulance Services between Polk County EMS and National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)
• Proposed public hearing for a new road name scheduled for August 19, 2024

The Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment using general fund balance to increase the 911 Capital Project by $550,155, raising the Building Improvement line to $3,867,461, and authorized the County Manager to sign the CMAR agreement amendment. They also approved several other items, including a $1.6M trash hauling contract, a $143,620 animal control budget amendment, and a $12,828 budget increase for Sheriff's patrols in Green River Cove. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $550,155 increase for 911 Capital Project (unanimous)
• Approved $1,600,000 purchase order for Republic Services trash hauling (unanimous)
• Approved $143,620 Animal Control Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $12,828 budget amendment for Sheriff's summer patrols in Green River Cove (unanimous)
• Approved Southern Health Partners agreement for Detention Center healthcare (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance services agreement assignment to NHC HealthCare/Tryon (unanimous)
• Appointed Ange' High as acting temporary clerk (unanimous)
• Appointed Chairman Yoder as voting delegate for NCACC conference (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation regarding the proposed St. Luke's sublease of a County Lease. The presentation will be delivered by Christine Stewart from AdventHealth.

• Presentation of the Proposed St. Luke's Sublease of County Lease and exhibits

The Board of Commissioners heard a presentation from Advent Health regarding healthcare goals for Polk County. The Board unanimously declared its intent to adopt a resolution approving the sublease of the County Lease to Fletcher Hospital at a future meeting.

• Declared intent to adopt a resolution approving the St. Luke’s Sublease of County Lease to Fletcher Hospital at the June 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a budget work session and a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The board will also consider a lease sublease from St. Luke's to Fletcher Hospital, Incorporated.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY 2024/25 budget
• Proposed St. Luke's Sublease of County Lease to Fletcher Hospital, Incorporated
• Tax refund request for $1,139.38
• Board of Elections budget amendment
• Recruitment and Retention Resolution Extension

The Polk County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session, a public hearing on the proposed FY2024-2025 budget, and a regular meeting on June 3, 2024. The public hearing drew no citizen comments. During the regular meeting, the board approved a farmers market operating agreement, a $19,521 budget amendment for elections expenses, a recruitment and retention resolution extension, and volunteer board appointments. The board also received information on a proposed St. Luke's Hospital sublease to Fletcher Hospital, Incorporated, and scheduled a special meeting on June 5 to consider a Declaration of Intent.

• Approved agenda as amended, adding farmers market agreement as item 9 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July-December 2024 meeting schedule, May 20 minutes, and $1,139.38 tax refund (unanimous)
• Approved agreement for Polk County, City of Saluda, and Polk County Board of Education to operate Saluda Farmers Market at Saluda School Park; granted County Manager signatory authority (unanimous)
• Approved $19,521 budget amendment for elections expenses (unanimous)
• Approved extension to Recruitment and Retention Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved volunteer board applicants as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned budget work session (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget work session. The body will review requested fee changes and rate increases and discuss departments with budget increases over 10%.

• Requested fee changes for Solid Waste, Environmental Health, Transportation, and Planning and Zoning
• MIS budget increase of 26% for Server Upgrade / VMWare
• Jail budget increase of 18% for Position / Medical
• 911 budget increase of 11% for Position / Software Platform
• Non-Dept budget increase of 30% for Insurance / FHS

The Polk County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on May 20, 2024, with Chairman Yoder, Commissioner Beiler, and Commissioner Moore present. Departments presented proposed fee changes and budget increases, including a request from the Harmon Field Board of Supervisors for a 0.01-cent tax increase and Fire and Rescue Advisory Committee recommendations for fire department funding. The Board gave consensus for the increase to revenue and expenses for Public Health as detailed by Finance Director Sandra Hughes. No formal decisions were made; the only vote was to adjourn, which carried unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• No other substantive decisions were made; items were presented for discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding two proposed road names. The body is also deciding on a capital fund payment for a school project and reviewing volunteer board applications.

• Public hearing for proposed road names: Anderson Drive (Saluda Township) and Fireside Trail (White Oak Township)
• Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund request for the eighth payment on the Tryon Elementary PreK Addition Project
• EMS Week Proclamation for May 19-25, 2024
• Volunteer board applications for Ann Bezner and Aaron Greene for the Mental Health Advisory Board

The Board of Commissioners approved a distribution request for the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund. The Board also approved two new road names and appointed two members to the Mental Health Advisory Board.

• Approved Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund Distribution Request (unanimous)
• Approved new road names Anderson Drive and Fireside Trail (unanimous)
• Adopted Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week Proclamation (unanimous)
• Cancelled May 21, 2024 Budget Worksession (unanimous)
• Approved Ann Bezner and Aaron Greene to the Mental Health Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved May 6 and May 13 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on the FY 2024/25 Balanced Budget. The body will also schedule a public hearing for citizen comment on the budget for June 3, 2024.

• Presentation of FY 2024/25 Balanced Budget
• Scheduling of budget public hearing for June 3, 2024

The Board of Commissioners received a presentation of the FY 2024/25 balanced budget from Manager Pittman. The Board scheduled a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the budget.

• Scheduled FY 2024/25 budget public hearing for June 3, 2024, at 5:00pm (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss IT and vehicle procurement requests. The body will also consider a tax refund and a board application for the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

• Tax refund of $2,779.29
• Proposed public hearing for new road names on May 20, 2024
• Panic button discussion with IT Director Bruce Yelton
• Tax Assessor vehicle purchase request
• Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) amended bylaws

The Board of Commissioners approved several budget amendments for security software, a vehicle purchase, and generator installation. They also scheduled a public hearing for new road names and approved a new member for the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

• Approved $133,000 budget amendment for Sheriff's Department Generator Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,249 budget amendment for SingleWire security software (Unanimous)
• Approved $38,796 budget amendment for Tax Department vehicle purchase from Stott's Ford (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,779.49 tax refund request (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for proposed new road names for May 20, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Yanet Cisneros to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (Unanimous)
• Approved April 15, 2024 meeting minutes and JCPC Amended By-Laws (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review an amendment to the solid waste agreement with Republic Services and a contract for the Polk County Rescue Squad. The meeting includes a landfill update and a proclamation for Child Abuse Awareness Month.

• Amendment to Solid Waste Transportation and Disposal Agreement with Republic Services
• Polk County Rescue Squad Contract
• Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SE&SC) Landfill Update
• Tax refund request of $136.63
• Proclamation declaring April 2024 as Child Abuse Awareness Month

The Board unanimously approved a $211,927 budget amendment to purchase a replacement ambulance and a re-negotiated five-year solid waste contract with Republic Services. They also approved a new Rescue Squad contract that removes ambulance transport services in favor of rescue-only services. Additionally, the Board approved school disbursements totaling over $109,000 and declared April 2024 as Child Abuse Awareness Month.

• Approved $211,927 budget amendment for ambulance purchase (unanimous)
• Approved amended 5-year Solid Waste Agreement with Republic Services (unanimous)
• Approved re-negotiated Rescue Squad contract removing ambulance services (unanimous)
• Approved school disbursements of $23,828 and $65,473 plus $19,834 transfer (unanimous)
• Declared April 2024 as Child Abuse Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 18 minutes and $136.63 tax refund (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a compensation and recruitment proposal for the Department of Social Services to address high turnover. The meeting also includes a request for school capital funds and a report on uncollected 2023 taxes.

• Budget amendment of $19,759 for Department of Social Services compensation and new positions
• Payment request from the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund for the Tryon Elementary PreK Addition Project
• Authorization to collect $1,165,335.47 in uncollected 2023 delinquent taxes
• Proclamation declaring April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Sale of surplus IT equipment including laptops, desktops, and tablets via Govdeals

The Board unanimously approved a $19,759 budget amendment to increase pay for qualified social workers and add four new positions in the Department of Social Services. They also approved a $271,341 payment for the Tryon Elementary Pre-K addition project and authorized the collection of 2023 delinquent taxes. A proclamation declaring April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month was also adopted.

• Approved $19,759 budget amendment for social worker pay and new positions (unanimous)
• Approved $271,341 payment for Tryon Elementary Pre-K addition (unanimous)
• Authorized Tax Administrator to collect 2023 delinquent taxes (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation declaring April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved $119.61 tax refund request (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus IT equipment via Govdeals (unanimous)
• Approved Susan J. Smith for Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a special use permit request submitted by Cary Littlejohn on behalf of Courtney Littlejohn. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the February 6, 2024 meeting.

• Special Use Permit Request - Docket No. 2024-02 (SU) for Courtney Littlejohn

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved annual revisions to the Polk County HR Policy and appointed two new members to volunteer boards. The Board also passed a resolution recognizing April 2024 as Isothermal Community College Month.

• Approved resolution recognizing April 2024 as Isothermal Community College Month and April 20 as 'Paint the Community Isothermal Blue' Day (unanimous)
• Approved proposed revisions to the Polk County HR Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Brandon Schweitzer to the Fire Rescue Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Kenneth B. Miller, Jr. to the Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Approved February 19, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reconvening to deliberate on a Special Use Permit request for an event venue. The proposal involves a facility for private events such as weddings and retreats in a Multiple Use District.

• Special Use Permit Request Docket No. 2024-01 (SU) for an event venue at 1261 River Crest Parkway

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including two NC Education Lottery requests for Polk Central Elementary (paving and roofing), the updated Watershed Ordinance amendments (tabled from the Feb. 5 hearing), and the FY 2024 audit contract. They will also discuss the 2024/2025 budget calendar and a radio tower/systems update.

• Approve $91,801 for Polk Central Elementary paving project (PSBCF)
• Approve $129,310 for Polk Central Elementary roofing project (PSBRRF)
• Approve updated Polk County Watershed Ordinance amendments (state-mandated)
• Approve FY 2024 audit contract with Martin Starnes and Associates
• Approve $4,711.75 tax refund to Quain Stott

The Board approved $91,801 for Polk Central Elementary paving and $129,310 for roofing repairs, both from NC Education Lottery funds. It enacted updated Polk County Watershed Ordinance amendments and renewed a regional affordable-housing cooperation agreement. The Board also approved the FY2024 audit contract with Martin Starnes and Associates and the 2024/2025 budget calendar. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $91,801 Polk Central Elementary paving distribution request (unanimous)
• Approved $129,310 Polk Central Elementary roofing distribution request (unanimous)
• Enacted updated Polk County Watershed Ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Renewed Foothills NC Consortium Joint Cooperation Agreement for HOME affordable housing funds (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 audit contract with Martin Starnes and Associates (unanimous)
• Approved 2024/2025 budget calendar (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $4,711.75 tax refund (unanimous)
• Approved Garry Bradley to Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a special use permit request by Mike Nuckles on behalf of Christy Pond (Docket No. 2024-01 SU). The board will also approve minutes from four prior meetings. The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• Special use permit request for Christy Pond, Docket No. 2024-01 (SU)
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2023, October 17, 2023, December 5, 2023, and December 12, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings: one on a citizen-proposed text amendment to allow automobile, truck, farm equipment, and farm implement sales and service in the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District, and another on updated Watershed Ordinance amendments requested by North Carolina Environmental Quality. The board will also consider a $187,141 transfer from the Capital Reserve Account to reimburse Polk County Schools for capital expenses, plus a tax refund and other consent agenda items. A closed session is scheduled for attorney-client privilege and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on text amendment to add automobile, truck, farm equipment & farm implement sales and service to Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District as permitted use
• Public hearing on updated Polk County Watershed Ordinance amendments requested by NC Environmental Quality
• Request to transfer $187,141 from County Capital Reserve Account to reimburse Polk County Schools for capital expenses
• Tax refund request in the amount of $435.55
• Volunteer board applications: Lisa Krolak (Planning Board), Brian Metcalf (Fire Rescue Advisory), Stephen King, Gwendolyn Ryan, Neal Waldrop (Recreation Advisory)

The Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment to reimburse Polk County Schools for capital expenses. They also enacted a zoning text amendment as a Special Use and tabled a vote on watershed ordinance updates.

• Approved $187,141 transfer from Capital Reserve Account to Polk County Schools (unanimous)
• Enacted zoning text amendment for auto/farm equipment sales as a Special Use (unanimous)
• Tabled vote on updated Polk County Watershed Ordinance amendments until February 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved $435.55 tax refund request (unanimous)
• Approved NCDOT Drug and Alcohol Policy for Polk County Transportation Authority (unanimous)
• Approved volunteer board applications for Planning Board, Fire Rescue Advisory Committee, and Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of a relative of Sheriff Wright as a part-time as-needed employee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance and a Memorandum of Agreement with North Carolina State University. The board is also requested to schedule public hearings for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment and revisions to the Watershed Protection Ordinance.

• Proposed amendments to the Polk County Animal Control Ordinance
• Request to schedule public hearings on February 5, 2024, for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment and Watershed Protection Ordinance revisions
• Memorandum of Agreement between Polk County Government and North Carolina State University
• Amended Grant Project Budget Ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Final Allocation
• Planning Board volunteer applications for Kimberly Daniel, Warren Eadus, and Anwar Timol

The Board scheduled two public hearings for February 5, 2024, regarding a Zoning Ordinance text amendment and revisions to the Watershed Protection Ordinance. The Board also approved updates to the Animal Control Ordinance and a Memorandum of Agreement with NC State University.

• Approved December 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended ARPA Grant Project Budget Ordinance (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for Zoning and Watershed Protection Ordinances on Feb 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with NC State University (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Board appointments for Kimberly Daniel, Warren Eadus, and Anwar Timol (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a Special Use Permit request for an event venue. The proposal concerns a 2.00-acre property located in the Multiple Use zoning district.

• Special Use Permit request for an event venue at 1261 River Crest Parkway, Rutherfordton (Tax Parcel P114-31)
• Review of application submitted by Mike Nuckles on behalf of Christy Pond