MINUTES
WATAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 & TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2019
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on Monday, February 18, 2019, and Tuesday, February 19, 2019, in order to conduct a budget 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: John Welch, Chairman
Billy Kennedy, Vice-Chairman
Larry Turnbow, Commissioner
Charlie Wallin, Commissioner
Perry Yates, Commissioner
Deron Geouque, County Manager
Misty Watson, Finance Director
Lunch was provided at 12:00 PM. Chairman Welch called the meeting to order on Monday, February 18, 2019, at 12:40 PM, welcoming those in attendance.
The following topics were discussed:
Opening Remarks
Mr. Deron Geouque
FY 2019 Review and Discussion of 2020 Budget
Ms. Misty Watson
1. Revenues
2. Expenditures
3. Debt Service Report
4. Budget Calendar
5. Future Appropriations
Review of Current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Mr. Deron Geouque & Mr. Robert Marsh
1. Current CIP Status Report
2. Courtroom # 2 Renovations
3. East Annex Building Program
4. Turner Building
5. Recreation Fields
a. Reorientation of Complex Field
b. Tennis Courts
c. Basketball Courts
d. Pickleball Courts
e. Draft Fee Schedule for New Community Recreation Center
Break from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Sanitation Matters
Mr. Rex Buck
1. New Solid Waste Contract
2. Solid Waste Ordinance
3. Community Pride Schedule
Tourism Development Authority (TDA)
Mr. Matt Vincent and Mr. Wright Tilley
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
Dr. Mark Poarch
Break from 4:45 PM to 5:00 PM
School Board Funding Issues
Superintendent Dr. Scott Elliott, School Board Members Ron Henries, Jason Cornett,
Dr. Jay Fenwick, Dr. Gary Childers, and Staff members Ly Marze, Dr. Stephen Martin, Danny Clark
1. FY 2020 Funding Needs
2. Schools’ Capital Improvement Plan
Public Safety and Emergency Communications Systems Study Update
Mr. Marvin Hoffman and Mr. Will Holt
County Manager’s Summary
Mr. Deron Geouque
A recess was declared at 6:46 P.M. The meeting reconvened on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at 9:00 AM.
Children’s Council Presentation
Ms. Crystal Kelly
Update on Recreational Projects
Mr. Joe Furman & Ms. Wendy Patoprsty
1. Guy Ford Paddle Access
2. Middle Fork Greenway
Community Recreation Center (CRC) Update
Mr. Chad Roberson
County Facilities Assessment
Mr. Chad Roberson
Landfill Solar Lease
Mr. Derek Moretz
Miscellaneous & Commissioner Matters
Mr. Deron Geouque
Budget work sessions were set for May 8, 2019, from 2-8 P.M. and May 9, 2019, from 9 A.M.-4 P.M.
Board Discussion and Directives
The County Manager concluded the retreat by reviewing the issues discussed and seeking direction from the Board for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
The meeting adjourned at 11:25 PM
John Welch
Chairman, Watauga County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Deron Geouque
County Manager