5:30

   1     

Call Regular Meeting to Order

   2     

Approval of Minutes:

December 5, 2017, Regular Meeting

December 5, 2017, Closed Session

1

   3     

Approval of the December 19, 2017, Agenda

13

5:35

   4     

Presentation of Comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study by Springsted, Inc.

Ms. Ann Antonsen

15

5:40

   5     

Sheriff’s Office Request to Purchase and Install Additional Cameras at the Law Enforcement Center

Captain Redmon

51

5:45

   6     

Discussion Regarding a Proposed Site Plan and Development Costs for a Watauga Community Housing Trust Project

Mr. Scott Eggers

55

5:50

   7     

Planning & Inspections and Economic Development Matters

A.    Request to Re-Apply for A Clean Water Management Trust Fund grant for Wetlands Creation at the County’s Brookshire Road Property

B.    Request to Schedule A Public Hearing to Allow Citizen Comment on A Proposed Grant Application to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) for the Middle Fork Greenway Project

C.    Out-of-State Travel Request

Mr. Joe Furman

61

65

67

5:55

   8     

Tax Matters

A.    Monthly Collections Report

B.    Refunds & Releases

Mr. Larry Warren

81

83

6:00

   9     

Miscellaneous Administrative Matters

A.    Proposed Resolution Encouraging Congress to Create A Reliable and Predictable Stream of Resources to Address Deferred Maintenance Needs In America’s National Park System

B.    Boards and Commissions

C.    Announcements

Mr. Deron Geouque

89

111

113

6:05

10     

Public Comment

114

7:05

11     

Break

114

7:10

12     

Closed Session

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

Personnel Matters – G. S. 143-318.11(a)(6)

114

7:30

13     

Adjourn