Agenda for County Commissioners Meeting on December 3, 2018 Released

The public agenda for the continued meeting of the Macon County Board of Commissioners will take place at 6 pm on Monday, December 3rd. The agenda packet is also posted below. (Note: The Franklin Town Council will be meeting for their regular monthly meeting at the same time in the town hall).

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Public Agenda

MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 

CONTINUED SESSION 

DECEMBER 3, 2016 - 6:00 P.M. 

AGENDA 

1. Oaths of office for Commissioners Beale, Shields and Tate - Senior Resident Superior Court Judge William H. Coward
2. Call to order - County Manager 
3. Election of chairman - County Manager 
4. Election of vice-chairman 
5 Examination of the Official Bond for Public Officials of Macon County 
6. Consideration of the 2019 regular meeting schedule 
7. Adjourn

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AGENDA PACKET

MCBOC 2018 1203 Agenda Packet by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

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Published at 11:40 pm on November 29, 2018

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Agenda Released for the November 2018 Regular Meeting of the Macon County Board of Commissioners

The public agenda and agenda packet for the regular meeting of the Macon County Board of Commissioners that has been scheduled for Nover 13, 2018 have been released and are posted below.


Public Agenda



1, Call to order and welcome by Chairman Tate

2, Announcements

3. Moment of Silence

4. Pledge or Allegiance

5. Public Hearing(s) — 6:00 p.m. Continuation of hearing from October 9, 2018 to consider a request to change the name of Paul Walden Road to Bear Cub Trail

6. Public Comment Period

7. Additions to agenda

8. Adjustments to and approval of the agenda

9. Reports / Presentations

10.01d Business
A, Update on space needs analysis — County Manager

11. New Business
A. Memorandum of Understanding for Macon Soil and Water Conservation District — District Director Mike Breedlove
B. Resolution and lease agreement with TECO SSL, Inc. Economic Development Director Tommy Jenkins/County Attorney
C. Macon County Transit — Director Kim Angel
(1) Updated System Safety Plan
(2) Proposed advertising on vehicles
D. Tax refund request by Edward Hasler — Tax Administrator Richard Lightner
E- Release of land disturbing surety bond for Indigo Homestead apartment complex— Planning, Permitting and Development Director Jack Morgan
F. NCACC 2019 Legislative Goals Conference voting delegate designation
G. Discussion regarding floor at Jerry Sutton Public Safety Training Center — Commissioners Shields and Gillespie

12.Consent Agenda — Attachment # 12
All items below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No
separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of
Commissioners.
A. Minutes of the September 1 1, 2018 regular meeting, the September 25, 2018 continued session and the October 9, 2018 regular meeting
B. Budget Amendments #74-83
C. Tax Releases for October in the amount of $2,086.12
D. 2019 County Holiday Schedule
E. Monthly ad valorem tax collection report

13. Appointments
A, Highlands Tourism Developrnent Commission (l seat)

14.Closed session (if necessary)

15, Recess until Monday, December 3, 2018 at 6 p.m. in the commission boardroom on the third floor of the Macon County Courthouse, 5 West Main Street, Franklin, NC. The purposes of the meeting will be to administer the oaths of office to the re-elected commissioners, for the board to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, to examine the official bonds of public officials, to consider its 2019 meeting schedule, and for any other business that may come before the board.

NOTE: Service awards will be presented to county employees prior to the board's regular meeting on Tuesday, December 1 1, 2018. The presentation of the awards will begin at 5 p.m., followed by a brief reception, with the meeting to begin at its regular time of 6 p.m.


Agenda Packet

November 2018 County Commissioners Agenda Packet by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

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Published at 4:42 am on November 13, 2018

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Commissioners Meet to Support Project Wayah

Tommy Jenkins, Director of the Macon County Economic Development Commission, addresses Commissioners during their Special Called Meeting of August 28, 2018.

The Macon County Board of Commissioners met yesterday afternoon to pass a resolution in support of attempting to obtain a grant of $412,500 from the North Carolina Department of Commerce in support of the business concern identified as Project Wayah. The business will be identified at a later date.

The purpose of the grant is to renovate an existing building in Macon County. A public hearing on the matter will be held at a time to be determined later. The grant requires a 5% match ($20,625) from Macon County.

A gavel-to-gavel video of the meeting is posted below, as is a roll call of media outlets present and a copy of the resolution. The next meeting of the Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11, 2018.





MEDIA ROLL CALL
Media Outlets with representatives present at the meeting

Macon Media (me)
The Franklin Press
WFSC-AM/WNCC-FM

Elected Critters

Sheriff Robert Holland

No one from the public attended this meeting.

Resolution in Support of Project Wayah
(original spelling and grammar of the original document is retained)

RESOLUTION FROM THE MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUPPORTING AND AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, RURAL GRANTS/PROGRAM FOR A GRANT FROM ITS BUILDING REUSE PROGRAM

THAT WHEREAS, Macon County has been approached by “Project Wayah”, a business concern to be identified by Macon County at a later date, with the request to apply to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Rural Economic Development Division, Rural Grants/Programs for a $412,500.00 Grant from its Building Reuse Program in order to assist in its renovating project for the construction and development of an existing business in Macon County, North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, Macon County has determined that the receipt of such a grant is likely to create at least 33 new jobs in Macon County, will likely result in the upgrade and modernization of an existing building in Macon County which will in turn likely result in an increase in its ad valorem tax base and otherwise contribute to the economic development of Macon County; and

WHEREAS, Macon County desires to assist and support "Project Wayah", a business concern to be identified by Macon County at a later date, in its renovation project for the construction, improvement and development of an existing business building located in Macon County, North Carolina, by making this Resolution in support of an authorizing an application to be submitted on behalf of Macon County unto the North Carolina Department of Commerce seeking a $412,500.00 Grants/Program from its Building Reuse Program in order to assist in the renovation for the construction, improvement and development of an existing business building in Macon County, by "Project Wayah", a business concern to be identified at a later date.

NOW THEREFORE, upon Motion of Commissioner Shields, seconded by Commissioner _(unintelligible)_, and duly approved, be it hereby resolved by the Macon County Board of Commissioners as follows:

RESOLVED, that Macon County does hereby support and authorize the making of an application to be submitted on behalf of Macon County on unto the North Carolina Department of Commerce seeking a $412,500.00 Grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Rural Economic Development Division, Rural Grants/Programs from its Building Reuse Program in order to assist in the renovation project for the construction, improvement and development of an existing business building in Macon County, North Carolina, by "Project Wayah", a business concern to be identified by Macon County at a later date; and

RESOLVED, the purpose of the project for which such Grant is being sought is a renovation project for the construction, improvement and development of an existing business building in Macon County, North Carolina, by "Project Wayah", a business concern to be identified by Macon County at a later date; and

RESOLVED, that Macon County is in full support of such renovation project; and

RESOLVED, that Macon County does hereby make its commitment to provide a cash match of five (5%) of the Grant request amount set forth hereinabove toward such renovation project, should the grant applied for be made, before entering a grant agreement for the same, and subject of course to the public hearing required and a determination thereafter to make an appropriation of the same;

RESOLVED, that Jame P. Tate, the Chairman of the Macon County Commissioners, is hereby authorized and directed to complete, fill in, execute and deliver on behalf of Macon County, North Carolina, an application seeking a Grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Rural Economic Development Division, Rural Grants/Programs from its Building Reuse Program in order to assist in the renovation project for the construction, improvement and development of an existing business building in Macon County, North Carolina, by "Project Wayah", a business concern to be identified at a later date; and

RESOLVED, that Jame P. Tate, the Chairman of the Macon County Commissioners, is hereby authorized and directed to complete, make, execute and deliver the certifications which are required by the North Carolina Department of Commerce in connection such Grant Application to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Rural Economic Development Division, Rural Grants/Programs fro its Building Reuse Program in order to assist in the renovation project for the construction, improvement and development of an existing business building in Macon County, North Carolina, by "Project Wayah", a business concern to be identified by Macon County at a later date.

Adopted at the August 28, 2018, Special Meeting of the Macon County Board of Commissioners.

James P. Tate, Chairman of the Macon County Board of Commissioners



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August 2018 Macon Board of Commissioners

The Macon County Board of Commissioners will be meeting Tuesday at 6 pm. The agenda and agenda packets are posted below in an effort to promote transparency in local government. Video of the meeting will be added to this article after it has been processed and uploaded.

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VIDEO



MEDIA ROLL CALL
(media outlets with representatives present for the meeting)

Macon Media (me)
WNCC-FM/WFSC-AM
The Franklin Press
Macon County News and Shopping Guide
The free Highlands Paper (left at 6:37 pm)

AGENDA

1. Call to order and welcome by Chairman Tate
2. Announcements
3. Moment of  Silence
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Public Hearing(s)  --None
6. Public Comment Period
7. Additions to agenda
8. Adjustments to and approval of the agenda
9. Reports/Presentations

    New state Division of Aging and Adult Services award named in honor of Dorothy R. Crawford --Department of Social Services Director Patrick Betancourt and Mrs. Crawford 

10. Old Business 
     A. Public WiFi for libraries — Commissioner Gillespie 
     B. Update on space needs analysis  - County Manager

11. N'ew Business  

     A. Renewal of lease with Inovotex LLC — Economic Development Director Tommy Jenkins/County Attorney
    B. Macon County Transit — Director Kim Angel 
        (1) Updated System Safety Plan (SSP)
        (2) Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
        (3) Updated Title V Plan

    C. Resolution to abandon a portion of State Route (SR) 1617 - North Carolina Department of Transportation
    D. Agreement to Provide Recreation Opportunities with Scaly Mountain Historical Society - Finance Director
    E. Fireworks permit application - Grand Finale Entertainment, Inc
    F. Ratification of board poll - County Manager

12. Consent Agenda — Attachment # 12
      <i>All items below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners.</i>

      A. Minutes of the June 5, 2018 continued session, the June 12, 2018 regular meeting and the June 19, 2018 continued session
      B. Budget Amendments #20-31
      C. Tax Releases for July in the amount of $24,377.78
      D. 2017 Tax Settlement Report
      E. Monthly ad valorem tax report (no action necessary)

13.Appointments
     A. Library Board (one seat)
     B. Tony Potts as chair of the Highlands Tourism Development Committee

14. Closed session (if necessary)

15. Adjourn/Recess


AGENDA PACKET
(there are two parts this month, so scroll down for the second part)

Part One

August 2018 Macon County Board of Commissioners Agenda Packet -- Part 1 by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

Part Two

August 2018 Macon County Board of Commissioners Agenda Packet -- Part 2 by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

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County Commissioners Hold Regular Meeting for July 2018

The Macon County Board of Commissioners met 6 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, for their regular monthly meeting for July 2018. The public agenda, video, roll call, agenda packet and a copy of the proposed 2019 Schedule of Values, Standards, and Rules for Market Value are embedded in this post in the interest of promoting civic engagement and accountability in local government and local media outlets.


Public Agenda

MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

JULY 10, 2018

AGENDA

1. Call to order and welcome by Chairman Tate
2. Announcements
3. Moment of Silence
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Public Hearing(s) - None
6. Public Comment Period
7. Additions to agenda
8. Adjustments to and approval of the agenda
9. Report/Presentations
A. Request for new facility for seniors - Clients of Macon County Senior Services and Administrative Officer Don Capaforte
B. Heart for Families Leadership Seminar - Linda Harbuck and Cindy Cavender/ Franklin Chamber of Commerce
C. State of Franklin - Jack Horton

10. Old Business
A. Adoption of the 2019 Schedule of Values - Tax Administrator Richard Lightner

11. New Business
A. Request for support of WHO Global Campaign to Combat Ageism — Tamara Zwinak
B. Airport Authority request for archeology services —Commissioner Gillespie
C. Review of Duke Energy lease for Nantahala Recreation Park —Commissioner Higdon and County Attorney
D. Discussion regarding proposed NCDOT abandonment of a section of Holt Road - Chairman Tate

12. Consent Agenda — Attachment # 12
(All items below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners)
A. Minutes of the May 8, 2018 regular meeting and the May 15, 2018 continued session
B. Budget Amendments #1-5
C. Tax Releases for June
D. Monthly ad valorem tax report

13. Appointments

14. Closed session to preserve the attorney/client privilege per NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3)
[see text of law at end of agenda -Editor]

15. Adjourn/Recess


Additional Information on North Carolina Open Meetings Law Added by Macon Media

NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3)

To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged. General policy matters may not be discussed in a closed session and nothing herein shall be construed to permit a public body to close a meeting that otherwise would be open merely because an attorney employed or retained by the public body is a participant.

The public body may consider and give instructions to an attorney concerning the handling or settlement of a claim, judicial action, mediation, arbitration, or administrative procedure. If the public body has approved or considered a settlement, other than a malpractice settlement by or on behalf of a hospital, in closed session, the terms of that settlement shall be reported to the public body and entered into its minutes as soon as possible within a reasonable time after the settlement is concluded.

The text of the North Carolina General Statutes that govern when public bodies can meet in closed session. [LINK]


Additional information about closed meetings of public bodies in North Carolina can be found on Coates Canons. [LINK]



Video of meeting



ROLL CALL
(media outlets with representatives present)

Macon Media (me)
WNCC-FM/WFSC-AM
The Franklin Press
Highlands Paper/Keeping Up With Macon County (left at 7 pm)
Macon County News and Shopping Guide

Elected Critters

Kevin Corbin (NC House, 120th District)


Agenda Packet that is shared with media outlets

Agenda Packet for 07-10-2018 Commissioners Meeting by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

Proposed 2019 Macon Schedule of Values

Proposed-2019 Macon Schedule of Values by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

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Published at 5:23 pm on July 11, 2018
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Meeting Agenda Macon County Board of Commissioners, July 10, 2018

The Macon County Board of Commissioners will be meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, for their regular monthly meeting for July 2018. The public agenda, agenda packet and a copy of the proposed 2019 Schedule of Values, Standards, and Rules for Market Value are embedded in this post in the interest of promoting civic engagement and local government accountability.

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Public Agenda



MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JULY 10, 2018
AGENDA

1. Call to order and welcome by Chairman Tate
2. Announcements
3. Moment of Silence
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Public Hearing(s) - None
6. Public Comment Period
7. Additions to agenda
8. Adjustments to and approval of the agenda
9. Report/Presentations
A. Request for new facility for seniors - Clients of Macon County Senior Services and Administrative Officer Don Capaforte
B. Heart for Families Leadership Seminar - Linda Harbuck and Cindy Cavender/ Franklin Chamber of Commerce
C. State of Franklin - Jack Horton

10. Old Business
A. Adoption of the 2019 Schedule of Values - Tax Administrator Richard Lightner

11. New Business
A. Request for support of WHO Global Campaign to Combat Ageism — Tamara Zwinak
B. Airport Authority request for archeology services —Commissioner Gillespie
C. Review of Duke Energy lease for Nantahala Recreation Park —Commissioner Higdon and County Attorney
D. Discussion regarding proposed NCDOT abandonment of a section of Holt Road - Chairman Tate

12. Consent Agenda — Attachment # 12
(All items below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners)
A. Minutes of the May 8, 2018 regular meeting and the May 15, 2018 continued session
B. Budget Amendments #1-5
C. Tax Releases for June
D. Monthly ad valorem tax report

13. Appointments

14. Closed session to preserve the attorney/client privilege per NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3)
[see text of law at end of agenda -Editor]

15. Adjourn/Recess



Text of law not part of original agenda and has been added by Macon Media:

To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged. General policy matters may not be discussed in a closed session and nothing herein shall be construed to permit a public body to close a meeting that otherwise would be open merely because an attorney employed or retained by the public body is a participant.

The public body may consider and give instructions to an attorney concerning the handling or settlement of a claim, judicial action, mediation, arbitration, or administrative procedure. If the public body has approved or considered a settlement, other than a malpractice settlement by or on behalf of a hospital, in closed session, the terms of that settlement shall be reported to the public body and entered into its minutes as soon as possible within a reasonable time after the settlement is concluded.

Additional information about closed meetings of public bodies in North Carolina can be found on Coates Canons. [LINK]


Agenda Packet that is shared with media outlets

Agenda Packet for 07-10-2018 Commissioners Meeting by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

Proposed-2019 Macon Schedule of Values by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

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Published at 6:30 am on July 09, 2018
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Macon County Board of Commissioners June 19, 2018 Continuation Meeting

Meeting Summary

This was a continuation meeting from the regular meeting held last Tuesday. During this meeting, commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed budget (no one spoke during this public hearing). Commissioners approved the budget by a vote of 5-0. Commissioners also held a public hearing on the proposed 2019 Schedule of Land Values. This rulebook for the upcoming property evaluation will be voted on by the board at the next meeting on the first Tuesday in July.

Commissioners approved a loan with Entra Bank to finance for the addition at South Macon Elementary School. The vote was 3-1-1. Commissioner Gillespie voted no because he would rather have paid for the construction from the county fund reserve balance, currently over $20,000,000. Commissioner Beale abstained, recusing himself because he serves on the Entegra Bank Board of Directors. Commissioners also approved a bid for a construction company to do the addition at the school. The name of the company according to the handouts provided to the media at the meeting is Brantley, but no other information about where the company is located was included. Other bidders were listed as H&M Constructors and Harper Corporation.

Commissioners also approved contracts with the Franklin Chamber of Commerce and the Highlands Chamber of Commerce to provide Travel and Tourism Development services to the county.

Agenda Packet

The agenda packet was delivered in a physical format and will be added here once it has been digitized.

Gavel to Gavel Video of the Meeting



ROLL CALL

News Media Outlets

Macon Media (this outlet)
The Franklin Press
WNCC-FM/WFSC-AM
Highlands Paper/Keeping Up With Macon County

Elected Officials not serving on this board

Robert Holland (Macon County Sheriff)
Brandon McMahan (Franklin Town Council)

The next scheduled meeting of the Macon County Board of Commissioners is Tuesday, July 10, 2018. It will be in the usual location, on the third floor of the Macon County Courthouse in the Commissioners Boardroom. Macon Media will post an agenda and agenda packet of that meeting as soon as it is released to the news media.

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Agenda for the June 12, 2018 Macon County Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Macon County Board of Commissioners will be meeting Tuesday night in the commissioner's boardroom on the third floor of the Macon County Courthouse. The public agenda, agenda packet, and the proposed 2019 Schedules of Values are posted below.



MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

JUNE 12, 2018
AGENDA

1. Call to order and welcome by Chairman Tate
.
2. Announcements

3. Moment of Silence

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Public Hearing(s) — 6:00 pm.
Concerning the approval of the execution, delivery, and performance of the contract and the deed of trust and the financing of the improvements to South Macon Elementary School.

NOTE: Any action (if necessary) stemming from this hearing can be
taken by the board at the conclusion of the public hearing.

6. Public Comment Period

7. Additions to agenda

8. Adjustments to and approval of the agenda

9. Reports/Presentations
    A. Letter of intent with HCA — Karen Gorby, President and Chief Nursing Officer, Angel Medical Center
    B. Southwestern Commission Annual Report — Sarah Thompson, Executive Director

10. Old Business

11. New Business
      A. Department of Social Services — Director Patrick Betancourt
          (1) Contract to participate in the Statewide enhanced primary care case management program
          (2) Memorandum of Understanding with the state Department of Health and Human Services
      B. Presentation of 2019 Schedule of Values and establishment of public hearing date on the same — Tax Administrator Richard Lightner
      C. North Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program Fiscal Year 2019 allocation and application - Housing Director John Fay
      D. Macon County Public Health lease renewals/ resolutions - Director Jim Bruckner and the County Attorney
          (1) Community Care of Western North Carolina
          (2) Community Care Clinic of Franklin
          (3) Community Care Clinic of Highlands
          (4) C.J. Ramey Dental Clinic Lease
       E. Recission agreement regarding hazardous materials trailer - Emergency Services Director Warren Cabe and the County Attorney
       F. Occupancy tax service contract with the Highlands Chamber of Commerce
      G. Fireworks permit for Nantahala Volunteer Fire and Rescue
      H. Fireworks permit for Franklin Chamber of Commerce (tentative)

12. Consent Agenda — Attachment # 12

All items below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No
separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of
Commissioners.
      A. Minutes of the May 8, 2018, regular meeting and the May 15, 2018, continued session (postpone approval until June 19 continued session)
      B. Budget Amendments #233-236
      C. Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget
      D. Tax Releases
      E. Monthly Ad valorem tax collection report

13. Appointments

14. Closed session as allowed under NCGS 143-318.1 l(a)(5) regarding the acquisition of real property

15. Recess until Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 6 p.m. in the commission boardroom on the third floor of the Macon County Courthouse, 5 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 for the primary purpose of holding a public hearing at 6 p.m. on the proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget and for any other business that may come before the board.



Agenda Packet 73 pages

Commissioners Agenda Packet 06-12-2018 by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

Proposed 2019 Schedules of Values 127 pages

Schedule of values, standards, and rules to be used in appraising real property in Macon County for the reappraisal that will be effective as of January 1, 2019, and used, when and where applicable, in the appraisal of property at its market value as of January 1, 2019, and from thereafter, as provided by law

Proposed-2019 Macon Schedule of Values by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

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Macon County Commissioners Budget Work Session June 5, 2018

The Macon County Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the proposed 2018-2019 budget. Video of the meeting has been split into two parts. In the first part, commissioners discussed the general budget, then went into closed session for about an hour to discuss the potential acquisition of property. They returned to open session shortly before 5 pm to discuss the budget for education.

Part one has been embedded below and Part Two will be added as soon as it is processed and uploaded.

There was no published agenda, nor was any documentation shared with the news media or the public.

Previous Budget Meeting [LINK]




Part One



MEDIA ROLL CALL
(media outlets with a representative present)

Macon Media
WFSC-AM/WNCC-FM
The Franklin Press (two)
Highlands Paper/Keeping Up With Macon County (one)

Part Two (will go live once it has finished uploading and processing)






Documentation Shared At Previous Budget Meetings

County Manager's Budget Message

Macon County FY 18-19 Budget Message Final by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

Proposed Year Budget for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018

Macon County FY 19 Admin Recommended Budget by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

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Published on June 6, 2018

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Macon County Board of Commissioners May 15, 2018 Budget Work Session

The Macon County Board of Commissioners met this afternoon for a budget work session. Most of the meeting was consumed by the budget presentation by Derek Roland, the county manager. A copy of the budget message and budget will be added to this article as soon as it becomes available.

DAY SPONSOR

A donor supporting the Haywood County 2nd Amendment Rally is underwriting the daily weather briefing and public safety updates for today. The rally will be taking place on Saturday, May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm at the Haywood County Courthouse located at 215 North Main Street in Waynesville, NC. Learn more about the rally on the Facebook Event Page. [LINK]

VIDEO (video still processing at youtube. It should finish by 5:00 pm or so)



MEDIA ROLL CALL
(Media outlets with representatives present at the meeting)

Macon Media (me)
WNCC-FM/WFSC-AM
The Macon County News and Shopping Guide
The Franklin Press
Highlands Newspaper and Keeping Up With Macon County (the same person writes for both outlets)

Public Agenda



MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CONTINUED SESSION
MAY 15, 2018 – 12 PM
AGENDA
1. Reconvene and welcome – Chairman Tate
2. Presentation of the recommended Fiscal Year 2018-2019 budget –
County Manager
3. Schedule budget work sessions
4. Corrected metes and bounds description for temporary construction
easement on US 441 South – County Attorney
5. Approval of CDBG grant
6. Deed for Southwestern Community College Fire Safety Training Center –
County Attorney
7. Any other business
8. Adjourn or recess



County Manager's Budget Message

Macon County FY 18-19 Budget Message Final by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

Proposed Year Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018

Macon County FY 19 Admin Recommended Budget by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

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Published at 4:15 am on May 15, 2018

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Macon County Board of Commissioners May 2018 Regular Meeting Segment: Amending Agreement with Cullasaja Community Association

A segment from the May 2018 Regular Meeting of the Macon County Board of Commissioners featuring consideration of an amendment to the Cullasaja Community Association Agreement. The County Attorney has prepared another update to the agreement with the Cullasaja Community Association regarding ongoing renovations to the Old Salem Church. The board voted to amend the initial agreement back in August of last year as new items were added to the original scope of work. Sufficient funds remain in the original project budget to complete additional improvements. The County Attorney presented the updated document at Tuesday’s meeting.

The full meeting video and supporting documents are posted on the blog. [LINK]



Recorded on May 8, 2018, by Bobby Coggins for Macon Media.com


DAY SPONSOR

A donor supporting the Haywood County 2nd Amendment Rally is underwriting the daily weather briefing and public safety updates for today. The rally will be taking place on Saturday, May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm at the Haywood County Courthouse located at 215 North Main Street in Waynesville, NC. Learn more about the rally on the Facebook Event Page. [LINK]


CROWDFUNDING OR DAY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month.

If you have a business or event you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or underwriting coverage, send an email to editor@MaconMedia.com for more information. Serious inquiries only. Macon Media rewards early sponsors/underwriters with lifetime guaranteed low rates while newer sponsors/underwriters pay higher rates based on the date they first support Macon Media.

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online. You have made it possible for Macon Media to begin purchasing state of the art equipment and begin work on building a real website with features not employed by any local news outlets.

You can find out more information on how to do that and some of what I plan to accomplish if I reach certain levels of funding at https://www.patreon.com/MaconMedia

Published on May 15, 2018

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Macon County Board of Commissioners May 2018 Regular Meeting Segment: Revised Animal Control Ordinance

 

A segment from the May 2018 Regular Meeting of the Macon County Board of Commissioners featuring revisions to the Animal Control Ordinance. The board voted 3-0 at its April 10, 2018, regular meeting to approve the revised Animal Control Ordinance as presented. However, due to two members being absent, a second vote or "reading" was required to achieve final approval. The full meeting video and supporting documents are posted on the blog. [LINK]



Recorded on May 8, 2018, by Bobby Coggins for Macon Media.com



DAY SPONSOR

A donor supporting the Haywood County 2nd Amendment Rally is underwriting the daily weather briefing and public safety updates for today. The rally will be taking place on Saturday, May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm at the Haywood County Courthouse located at 215 North Main Street in Waynesville, NC. Learn more about the rally on the Facebook Event Page. [LINK]


CROWDFUNDING OR DAY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month.

If you have a business or event you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or underwriting coverage, send an email to editor@MaconMedia.com for more information. Serious inquiries only. Macon Media rewards early sponsors/underwriters with lifetime guaranteed low rates while newer sponsors/underwriters pay higher rates based on the date they first support Macon Media.

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online. You have made it possible for Macon Media to begin purchasing state of the art equipment and begin work on building a real website with features not employed by any local news outlets.

You can find out more information on how to do that and some of what I plan to accomplish if I reach certain levels of funding at https://www.patreon.com/MaconMedia

Published on May 15, 2018

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Macon County Board of Commissioners May 2018 Regular Meeting Segment -Adjustments to the Agenda

A segment from the May 2018 Regular Meeting of the Macon County Board of Commissioners featuring the adjustments and additions to the agenda. The full meeting video and supporting documents are posted on the blog. [LINK]







Recorded on May 8, 2018, by Bobby Coggins for Macon Media.com



DAY SPONSOR

A donor supporting the Haywood County 2nd Amendment Rally is underwriting the daily weather briefing and public safety updates for today. The rally will be taking place on Saturday, May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm at the Haywood County Courthouse located at 215 North Main Street in Waynesville, NC. Learn more about the rally on the Facebook Event Page. [LINK] https://www.facebook.com/events/203209256946665/


CROWDFUNDING OR DAY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month.

If you have a business or event you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or underwriting coverage, send an email to editor@MaconMedia.com for more information. Serious inquiries only. Macon Media rewards early sponsors/underwriters with lifetime guaranteed low rates while newer sponsors/underwriters pay higher rates based on the date they first support Macon Media.

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online. You have made it possible for Macon Media to begin purchasing state of the art equipment and begin work on building a real website with features not employed by any local news outlets.

You can find out more information on how to do that and some of what I plan to accomplish if I reach certain levels of funding at https://www.patreon.com/MaconMedia

Published on May 15, 2018

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Public Comment Period from the May 2018 Regular Meeting of the Macon County Board of Commissioners

A segment from the May 2018 Regular Meeting of the Macon County Board of Commissioners featuring the Public Comment Period. The full meeting video and supporting documents are posted on the blog. [LINK]





Recorded on May 8, 2018, by Bobby Coggins for Macon Media.com



DAY SPONSOR

A donor supporting the Haywood County 2nd Amendment Rally is underwriting the daily weather briefing and public safety updates for today. The rally will be taking place on Saturday, May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm at the Haywood County Courthouse located at 215 North Main Street in Waynesville, NC. Learn more about the rally on the Facebook Event Page. [LINK]


CROWDFUNDING OR DAY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month.

If you have a business or event you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or underwriting coverage, send an email to editor@MaconMedia.com for more information. Serious inquiries only. Macon Media rewards early sponsors/underwriters with lifetime guaranteed low rates while newer sponsors/underwriters pay higher rates based on the date they first support Macon Media.

Thank You to the people who have been sending in donations and those businesses who are underwriting coverage of news and events. You have kept Macon Media online. You have made it possible for Macon Media to begin purchasing state of the art equipment and begin work on building a real website with features not employed by any local news outlets.

You can find out more information on how to do that and some of what I plan to accomplish if I reach certain levels of funding at https://www.patreon.com/MaconMedia

Published on May 15, 2018

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