MINUTES
WATAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015 & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2015
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2015, and Friday, February 27, 2015, in order to conduct a retreat to review goals and objectives for the County. The meetings were held in the Commissioners’ Board Room located in the Watauga County Administration Building, Boone, North Carolina.
PRESENT: Jimmy Hodges, Chairman
David Blust, Vice-Chairman
Billy Kennedy, Commissioner
John Welch, Commissioner
Perry Yates, Commissioner
Deron Geouque, County Manager
Margaret Pierce, Finance Director
Chairman Hodges called the meeting to order on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at 10:00 A.M., welcoming those in attendance.
The following topics were discussed:
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Opening Remarks Mr. Deron Geouque |
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Recreation Center Feasibility Study |
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Review of Current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Mr. Deron Geouque & Mr. Robert Marsh |
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A. Current CIP Status Report |
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B. Old AppalCART Building |
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C. CCC&TI Watauga Continuing Education Center Building |
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D. New River Property E. New Ambulance Site |
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F. Future Projects for Consideration 1. Soccer Field 2. Trails 3. Tennis Courts |
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Lunch/Continued review of CIP |
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Cooperative Extension Matters |
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Economic Development Matters |
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Planning and Inspections Matters Mr. Joe Furman |
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Update on Greenway Projects 1. Hardin Creek Project 2. 421 Underpass Project |
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Board Directives/Discussion |
A recess was declared at 2:45 P.M. The meeting reconvened on Friday, February 27, 2015, at 12:00 P.M.
[Note: Commissioner Welch was absent on Friday, February 27, 2015, due to a prior commitment.]
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Lunch |
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Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Mr. Matt Vincent & Mr. Wright Tilley |
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Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute Dr. Ken Boham |
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School Board Funding Issues |
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A. Schools’ Capital Improvement Plan |
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B. FY 2016 Funding Needs C. Indoor Practice Facility |
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Break |
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FY 2014 Review and Discussion of 2015 Budget Ms. Margaret Pierce |
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A. Revenues |
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B. Expenditures |
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C. Funding of Non-County Departments |
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D. Debt Service Report |
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E. Budget Calendar |
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Miscellaneous & Commissioner Matters Mr. Deron Geouque |
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A. State Issues |
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B. Commissioners Matters |
The County Manager concluded the retreat by reviewing the issues addressed and seeking direction from the Board for Fiscal Year 2016.
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 P.M.
Jimmy Hodges, Chairman
ATTEST:
Deron Geouque, County Manager