5:30

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Call Regular Meeting to Order

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Approval of Minutes:

December 15, 2020, Regular Meeting

December 15, 2020, Closed Session

1

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Approval of the January 19, 2021, Agenda

9

5:35

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Update

Ms. Jennifer Greene

11

5:40

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Proposed Fifth Amendment to Watauga Medical Center Lease Agreement

Mr. Jim Deal

Mr. Tom Dale

Mr. Chuck Mantooth

13

5:45

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Presentation of FY 2020 Audit

Ms. Cindy Randolph

53

5:50

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Finance Matters

A.    Budget Amendments

B.    FY 2020 Carry Forward Purchase Orders

Ms. Misty Watson

167

171

5:55

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Watauga County Schools Matters

A.    Watauga County Schools Update

B.    Request for Approval of Lottery Applications

Dr. Scott Elliot

Ms. Ly Marze

175

177

6:00

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Proposed High Country Kill/Chill Facility

Mr. Jim Hamilton

183

6:05

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Tax Matters

A.    Monthly Collections Report

B.    Refunds and Releases

C.    Board of Equalization and Review Schedule

Mr. Larry Warren

189

191

197

6:10

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Maintenance Matters

A.    Bid Award for Courtroom #2 A/V System

B.    Bid Award for Complex Sports Facility

Mr. Robert Marsh

201

211

6:15

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Radio Infrastructure Budget Amendment Request

Mr. Will Holt

239

6:20

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Miscellaneous Administrative Matters

A.    Selection of an Architect for the New Valle Crucis Elementary School

B.    Discussion of Turner House Demolition

C.    Proposed Dates for Annual Pre-Budget Retreat

D.    Proposed Dates for Budget Work Sessions

E.     Proposed Resolution to Support the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Initiative on Food Resiliency

F.     Proposed Resolution Supporting the Approval and Adoption of the High Country Council of Governments Charter

G.    Boards and Commissions

H.    Announcements

Mr. Deron Geouque

241

243

245

247

249

253

277

283

6:25

      14 

Public Comment

 By Written Submission

285

6:30

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Break

285

6:35

      16 

Closed Session

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

Land Acquisition – G. S. 143-318.11(a)(5)(i)

285

7:00

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Adjourn