Polk County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board will swear in newly elected commissioners and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. Members will discuss the 2024 Annual Financial Report and a bridge construction contract for Hurricane Helene recovery. The meeting also includes the establishment of the 2025 meeting schedule and board appointments.

• Agreement for Professional Services with Rostan Solutions, LLC for bridge construction
• Polk County 2024 Annual Financial Report
• Budget amendment regarding County Employee Compensatory Time
• Recruitment and Retention Resolution Extension
• Application of Dianne Davis for the Agricultural Advisory Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a FY2025 NCDOT Section 5310 Operations Grant for the Polk County Transit Authority. The meeting includes updates on Hurricane Helene recovery and the Lake Adger Dam project.

• FY2025 NCDOT Section 5310 Operations Grant for Polk County Transit Authority
• NC Education Lottery funds for school repairs ($93,976) and capital fund ($153,948)
• Proposed $67,007 transfer from County Capital Reserve Account to Polk County Schools
• Tax refund request of $772.99
• US Cellular Tower lease approval

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on the Lake Adger Dam project and Hurricane Helene storm recovery. The meeting includes a discussion on a Cost of Community Services Study and a resolution for farmland preservation.

• Lake Adger Dam Project update from Odom Engineering
• Hurricane Helene Storm Recovery update from Emergency Management Director
• Tax refund requests totaling $969.59
• Farmland Preservation Resolution
• Public hearing scheduling for Polk County Transit Authority FY 2025 NCDOT Section 5310 Grant

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the proposed uniform schedule of values and rules for appraising real property. The board will also consider renaming Firefly Lane to Mountain Brook Lane within the Bright's Creek Development.

• Public hearing on proposed uniform schedule of values, standards, and rules for real property appraisal
• Proposed road name change from Firefly Lane to Mountain Brook Lane in Bright's Creek Development
• Budget ordinance increase of $16,904 for the YMCA Project via a Polk County Community Foundation grant
• Budget amendment of $25,000 for Regional Water Board shared legal invoices

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss transportation grants and school capital projects. The body will consider several funding requests for Polk County Schools and schedule a hearing for the 2025 county-wide revaluation.

• Grant application for $7,000,000 for a 12,800 square foot addition to Polk County High School
• Public hearing on FY 2026 Polk County Transportation Authority Community Transportation Grants
• Request for $93,822 Capital Reserve Transfer for Tryon Elementary Pre-K addition
• Project approval for Saluda Elementary School Awning Project in the amount of $49,200
• Scheduling of public hearing for 2025 county-wide revaluation schedule of values

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund grant application for $7,000,000 to add 12,800 square feet to Polk County High School for career and technical education, and ratified Chairman Yoder's signature on the application. The board also approved the FY 2026 transportation grants, a $113,628.58 reimbursement for Tryon Elementary Pre-K expansion, a $93,822 budget amendment for the same project, and a $49,200 Saluda Elementary awning project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $7M Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund grant application for Polk County High School career-tech addition (unanimous)
• Ratified Chairman Yoder's signature on the school grant application (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 PCTA transportation grants and resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $113,628.58 reimbursement for Tryon Elementary Pre-K expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $93,822 budget amendment for Tryon Elementary Pre-K expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $49,200 Saluda Elementary awning project and fund release (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2025 revaluation schedule of values for Oct 7, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Mental Health Advisory Board application for Kelly LeCompte (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a budget amendment and agreement with the NCDOT regarding the Wolverine Trail. The board will also consider tax refunds and schedule a public hearing for road name changes.

• NCDOT agreement to assume responsibility for Wolverine Trail and associated budget amendment
• Tax refund requests for July and August totaling $24,401.97
• Scheduling of a public hearing for road name changes and readdressing on October 7, 2024
• Military Suicide Awareness, POW/MIA, and North Carolina Preparedness Month proclamations
• Resolution in remembrance of September 11, 2001

The Board unanimously approved an agreement with NCDOT to bring Wolverine Trail up to state standards, making it a state-maintained public road, along with a $75,000 budget amendment. The board also approved several proclamations, including Military Suicide Awareness, POW/MIA, September 11 remembrance, and Preparedness Month. Consent agenda items included approving minutes, scheduling a road name change hearing, and a tax refund of $24,401.97.

• Approved NCDOT agreement for Wolverine Trail and $75,000 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Secondary Road Right of Way Agreement for Wolverine Trail (unanimous)
• Approved Military Suicide Awareness Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved POW/MIA Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved September 11, 2001 Remembrance Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Preparedness Month Proclamation for September 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, road name hearing, and tax refund (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss school funding and infrastructure. Key items include requests for education lottery and capital reserve funds and the approval of a new road name.

• Public School Building Repair & Renovation Fund request for $246,671.94
• Local Government Request for Capital Reserve Transfer for $160,631
• Proposed new road name: Blue Ridge Trail (Off SR 1135 Skyuka Rd)
• Proposed easement from Polk County Government to Steps to Hope, Inc.
• Budget amendment for Skyrunner/NCDIT Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) Program

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several budget amendments and service agreements. Key items include a trash hauling contract and funding for officer overtime in the Green River Cove area.

• Purchase Order for Republic Services, Inc. for trash hauling and disposal in the amount of $1,600,000
• Animal Control Budget Amendment in the amount of $143,620
• Sheriff's Department Budget Amendment for officer overtime in the Green River Cove area
• Agreement for Ambulance Services between Polk County EMS and National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)
• Proposed public hearing for a new road name scheduled for August 19, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation regarding the proposed St. Luke's sublease of a County Lease. The presentation will be delivered by Christine Stewart from AdventHealth.

• Presentation of the Proposed St. Luke's Sublease of County Lease and exhibits

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a budget work session and a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The board will also consider a lease sublease from St. Luke's to Fletcher Hospital, Incorporated.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY 2024/25 budget
• Proposed St. Luke's Sublease of County Lease to Fletcher Hospital, Incorporated
• Tax refund request for $1,139.38
• Board of Elections budget amendment
• Recruitment and Retention Resolution Extension

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget work session. The body will review requested fee changes and rate increases and discuss departments with budget increases over 10%.

• Requested fee changes for Solid Waste, Environmental Health, Transportation, and Planning and Zoning
• MIS budget increase of 26% for Server Upgrade / VMWare
• Jail budget increase of 18% for Position / Medical
• 911 budget increase of 11% for Position / Software Platform
• Non-Dept budget increase of 30% for Insurance / FHS

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding two proposed road names. The body is also deciding on a capital fund payment for a school project and reviewing volunteer board applications.

• Public hearing for proposed road names: Anderson Drive (Saluda Township) and Fireside Trail (White Oak Township)
• Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund request for the eighth payment on the Tryon Elementary PreK Addition Project
• EMS Week Proclamation for May 19-25, 2024
• Volunteer board applications for Ann Bezner and Aaron Greene for the Mental Health Advisory Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on the FY 2024/25 Balanced Budget. The body will also schedule a public hearing for citizen comment on the budget for June 3, 2024.

• Presentation of FY 2024/25 Balanced Budget
• Scheduling of budget public hearing for June 3, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss IT and vehicle procurement requests. The body will also consider a tax refund and a board application for the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

• Tax refund of $2,779.29
• Proposed public hearing for new road names on May 20, 2024
• Panic button discussion with IT Director Bruce Yelton
• Tax Assessor vehicle purchase request
• Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) amended bylaws

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review an amendment to the solid waste agreement with Republic Services and a contract for the Polk County Rescue Squad. The meeting includes a landfill update and a proclamation for Child Abuse Awareness Month.

• Amendment to Solid Waste Transportation and Disposal Agreement with Republic Services
• Polk County Rescue Squad Contract
• Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SE&SC) Landfill Update
• Tax refund request of $136.63
• Proclamation declaring April 2024 as Child Abuse Awareness Month

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a compensation and recruitment proposal for the Department of Social Services to address high turnover. The meeting also includes a request for school capital funds and a report on uncollected 2023 taxes.

• Budget amendment of $19,759 for Department of Social Services compensation and new positions
• Payment request from the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund for the Tryon Elementary PreK Addition Project
• Authorization to collect $1,165,335.47 in uncollected 2023 delinquent taxes
• Proclamation declaring April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Sale of surplus IT equipment including laptops, desktops, and tablets via Govdeals

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a special use permit request submitted by Cary Littlejohn on behalf of Courtney Littlejohn. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the February 6, 2024 meeting.

• Special Use Permit Request - Docket No. 2024-02 (SU) for Courtney Littlejohn

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reconvening to deliberate on a Special Use Permit request for an event venue. The proposal involves a facility for private events such as weddings and retreats in a Multiple Use District.

• Special Use Permit Request Docket No. 2024-01 (SU) for an event venue at 1261 River Crest Parkway

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including two NC Education Lottery requests for Polk Central Elementary (paving and roofing), the updated Watershed Ordinance amendments (tabled from the Feb. 5 hearing), and the FY 2024 audit contract. They will also discuss the 2024/2025 budget calendar and a radio tower/systems update.

• Approve $91,801 for Polk Central Elementary paving project (PSBCF)
• Approve $129,310 for Polk Central Elementary roofing project (PSBRRF)
• Approve updated Polk County Watershed Ordinance amendments (state-mandated)
• Approve FY 2024 audit contract with Martin Starnes and Associates
• Approve $4,711.75 tax refund to Quain Stott

Board of Adjustment

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a special use permit request by Mike Nuckles on behalf of Christy Pond (Docket No. 2024-01 SU). The board will also approve minutes from four prior meetings. The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• Special use permit request for Christy Pond, Docket No. 2024-01 (SU)
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2023, October 17, 2023, December 5, 2023, and December 12, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings: one on a citizen-proposed text amendment to allow automobile, truck, farm equipment, and farm implement sales and service in the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District, and another on updated Watershed Ordinance amendments requested by North Carolina Environmental Quality. The board will also consider a $187,141 transfer from the Capital Reserve Account to reimburse Polk County Schools for capital expenses, plus a tax refund and other consent agenda items. A closed session is scheduled for attorney-client privilege and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on text amendment to add automobile, truck, farm equipment & farm implement sales and service to Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District as permitted use
• Public hearing on updated Polk County Watershed Ordinance amendments requested by NC Environmental Quality
• Request to transfer $187,141 from County Capital Reserve Account to reimburse Polk County Schools for capital expenses
• Tax refund request in the amount of $435.55
• Volunteer board applications: Lisa Krolak (Planning Board), Brian Metcalf (Fire Rescue Advisory), Stephen King, Gwendolyn Ryan, Neal Waldrop (Recreation Advisory)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance and a Memorandum of Agreement with North Carolina State University. The board is also requested to schedule public hearings for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment and revisions to the Watershed Protection Ordinance.

• Proposed amendments to the Polk County Animal Control Ordinance
• Request to schedule public hearings on February 5, 2024, for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment and Watershed Protection Ordinance revisions
• Memorandum of Agreement between Polk County Government and North Carolina State University
• Amended Grant Project Budget Ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Final Allocation
• Planning Board volunteer applications for Kimberly Daniel, Warren Eadus, and Anwar Timol

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a Special Use Permit request for an event venue. The proposal concerns a 2.00-acre property located in the Multiple Use zoning district.

• Special Use Permit request for an event venue at 1261 River Crest Parkway, Rutherfordton (Tax Parcel P114-31)
• Review of application submitted by Mike Nuckles on behalf of Christy Pond