8:30

   1     

Call Regular Meeting to Order

   2     

Approval of Minutes:

September 19, 2017, Regular Meeting

September 19, 2017, Closed Session

1

   3     

Approval of the October 3, 2017, Agenda

11

8:35

   4     

Proposed Improvements to The Old Hwy 421 and Hwy 421 Intersection

Mr. Cullie Tarleton

13

8:40

   5     

Watauga County School System Matters

A.    Superintendent Update

B.    Lottery Funds Request

Dr. Scott Elliott

Ms. Ly Marze

15

8:45

   6     

Blowing Rock Fire and Rescue Station 3 District Map Request

Mr. Kent Graham

21

8:50

   7     

Request to Accept Adult Services Coalition Grant Funds

Ms. Angie Boitnotte

25

8:55

   8     

Request for Assistance with Construction of Guy Ford Road Access

Mr. Joe Furman

31

9:00

   9     

Budget Amendments

Ms. Margaret Pierce

33

9:05

10     

Miscellaneous Administrative Matters

A.    Out-of-State Travel Request – Parks & Recreation

B.    Announcements

Mr. Deron Geouque

35

39

9:10

11     

Public Comment

41

10:10

12     

Break

41

10:15

13     

Closed Session

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

41

10:30

14     

Adjourn