MINUTES
WATAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 & TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on Monday, February 22, 2016, and Tuesday, February 23, 2016, in order to conduct a retreat to review goals and objectives for the County. The meetings were held in the Commissioners’ Board Room located in the Watauga County Administration Building, Boone, North Carolina.
PRESENT: Jimmy Hodges, Chairman
David Blust, Vice-Chairman
Billy Kennedy, Commissioner
John Welch, Commissioner
Perry Yates, Commissioner
Deron Geouque, County Manager
Margaret Pierce, Finance Director
Lunch was provided at 12:00 P.M. Chairman Hodges called the meeting to order on Monday, February 22, 2016, at 12:30 P.M., welcoming those in attendance.
The following topics were discussed:
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Opening Remarks Mr. Deron Geouque |
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Review of Current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Mr. Deron Geouque & Mr. Robert Marsh |
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A. Current CIP Status Report |
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B. Office Space and Facilities Needs Assessment |
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C. Old AppalCART Building |
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D. Relocation of County Personnel 1. Tax Appraisal 2. Planning and Inspections 3. License Plate Agency 4. Red Cross |
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Review of Current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) A. Landfill Road Relocation B. Parking Lot Behind Courthouse C. Recreation Center D. Telecommunication Upgrades E. School Facilities |
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Break at 3:05 P.M. to 3:15 P.M. |
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Update on Greenway Projects Mr. Joe Furman |
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Wireless Connection Efforts |
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FY 2016 Review and Discussion of 2017 Budget Ms. Margaret Pierce |
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A. Revenues |
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B. Expenditures |
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C. Debt Service Report |
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D. Budget Calendar, Budget work sessions set for May 11, 12:00 – 6:00 P.M. and May 12, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. |
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Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute Dr. Ken Boham |
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School Board Funding Issues Dr. Scott Elliott, School Board Members Ron Henries, Jason Cornett, Barbara Kinsey, Dr. Jay Fenwick and Staff members Ly Marze, Dr. Stephen Martin and Danny Clark |
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A. FY 2017 Funding Needs |
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B. Schools’ Capital Improvement Plan C. Indoor Practice Facility |
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Board Directives/Discussion |
A recess was declared at 6:05 P.M. The meeting reconvened on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 9:14 A.M.
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Update-Study on Future Medics Base Locations Dr. Marvin Hoffman |
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Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Mr. Matt Vincent and Mr. Wright Tilley |
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Break |
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Miscellaneous & Commissioner Matters Mr. Deron Geouque |
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A. State Issues |
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B. Commissioners Matters |
The County Manager concluded the retreat by reviewing the issues addressed and seeking direction from the Board for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
The meeting adjourned at 11:35 A.M.
Jimmy Hodges, Chairman
ATTEST:
Deron Geouque, County Manager