5:30

       1 

Call Regular Meeting to Order

       2 

Approval of Minutes:

December 20, 2022, Regular Meeting

December 20, 2022, Closed Session

1

       3 

Approval of the January 17, 2023, Agenda

11

5:35

       4 

Public Hearing to Allow Citizen Comment Regarding the Request to Name the Highway 321 Bridge over Watauga River Near Watauga River Road in Memory of Sergeant Christopher David Ward

Mr. Deron Geouque

13

5:40

       5 

Proposed Kill/Chill Meat Slaughter Facility Update

Mr. Jim Hamilton

21

5:45

       6 

New River Conservancy Presentation

Dr. Elizabeth Underwood

Ms. Katie Krogmeier

23

5:50

       7 

Acceptance of 2^nd Round of FY 2023 Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) Funds

Mr. Craig Hughes

25

5:55

       8 

Tax Matters

A.    Monthly Collections Report

B.    Refunds and Releases

Mr. Larry Warren

29

31

6:00

       9 

Proposed 2023 “Year of the Trail” Proclamation

Mr. Eric Smallwood

39

6:05

    10 

Miscellaneous Administrative Matters

A.    Proposed Dates for Annual Pre-Budget Retreat

B.    Proposed Dates for Budget Work Sessions

C.    Boards and Commissions

D.    Announcements

Mr. Deron Geouque

41

43

45

61

6:10

    11 

Public Comment

63

7:10

    12 

Break

63

7:15

    13 

Closed Session

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

63

7:30

    14 

Adjourn