5:30

   1     

Call Regular Meeting to Order

   2     

Approval of Minutes:

October 3, 2017, Regular Meeting

October 3, 2017, Closed Session

1

   3     

Approval of the October 17, 2017, Agenda

7

5:35

   4     

Watauga Medics Matters

A.    Services Update

B.    Ambulance Services Contract Renewal

Mr. Craig Sullivan

9

19

5:40

   5     

Soil and Water Funding Acceptance Request

Ms. Janie Poe

29

5:45

   6     

Project on Aging Annual Report

Ms. Angie Boitnotte

55

5:50

   7     

Communications and Emergency Services Matters

A.    Proposed Radio Equipment Purchase

B.    Proposed CodeRed Emergency Notification

Network Contract

Mr. Jeff Virginia

63

67

5:55

   8     

Bid Award Request for Installation of Warehouse Ceiling at Winklers Creek Facility

Mr. Robert Marsh

73

6:00

   9     

Tax Matters

A.    Monthly Collections Report

B.    Refunds & Releases

Mr. Larry Warren

77

79

6:05

10     

Finance Matters

A.    Budget Amendments

B.    Proposed Inmate Catastrophic Insurance Contract

C.    Proposed Telephone Equipment Upgrade

Ms. Margaret Pierce

99

101

105

6:10

11     

Miscellaneous Administrative Matters

A.    Out-of-State Travel Request for Finance

B.    November Meeting Schedule

C.    Recommended Contract Awards for Employee Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

D.    Boards and Commissions

E.     Announcements

Mr. Deron Geouque

107

115

117

121

123

6:15

12     

Public Comment

126

7:15

13     

Break

126

7:20

14     

Closed Session

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

126

7:30

15     

Adjourn