AGENDA

Henderson County Board of Commissioners

1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville, NC

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

9:00 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS

DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

A. Minutes

November 4, 2013

Approval of minutes from previous meeting(s)

B. Tax Collector’s Report

Routine monthly report on current tax collections

C. Pending Releases & Refunds

Routine monthly request for approval of tax releases and tax refunds

D. Revisions to Animal Ordinance and Animal Services Advisory Committee (ASAC) bylaws

Requests the Board approve revisions to the Henderson County Animal Ordinance and the Animal Services Advisory Committee bylaws as recommended

E. 2014 Proposed Schedule of Regular Meeting Dates

Requests the Board approve the 2014 Proposed Schedule of Regular Meeting Dates as presented

F. Quarterly Construction Project Update

Routine quarterly report on construction projects

G. Resolution Declaring Personal Property as Surplus and Authorizing the Disposition of Personal Property by Private Sale to a Local Governmental Unit

Requests the Board declare property as surplus, for sale to Black Mountain

NOMINATIONS

A. Notification of Vacancies

Notification to the Board of new vacancies on County Boards and Committees

1. Child Protection and Fatality Prevention Team – 1 vac.

2. Henderson County Historic Courthouse Corporation dba/Heritage Museum – 2 vac.

3. Henderson County Zoning Board of Adjustment – 3 vac.

4. Laurel Park Zoning Board of Adjustment – 1 vac.

Nominations of citizens to County Boards and Committees

1. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council – 5 vac.

2. Mountain Valleys Resource Conservation and Development Program – 1 vac.

3. Senior Volunteer Services Advisory Council – 2 vac.

4. Smartstart – 1 vac.

5. WCCA Board of Directors (Western Carolina Community Action) – 1 vac.

DISCUSSION

A. Wingate University Project

Presentation by Wingate

B. Rescue Squad Capital Needs

Discussion of upcoming capital needs

C. Resolution – Adoption Month

Request the Board adopt a Resolution designating November as Adoption Month in Henderson County

D. Redistricting of Commissioner Districts

Presentation of scenarios related to redistricting

E. Construction Contract Artificial Turf Field – Henderson County Athletic and Activity Center

Requests the Board award the construction contract, approve a proposed lease with the railroad, approve the project budget, and authorize the County Engineer to execute the required documents

F. Re-enactment of Henderson County Code

Request the Board adopt the proposed code of ordinances

COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT

Routine Update from the County Manager

IMPORTANT DATES

Upcoming schedule of meetings and events

CLOSED SESSION

The Board is requested to go into closed session pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §143-318.11(a), for the following reasons:

1. Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §143-318.11(a)(3), to consult with an attorney employed or retained by the Board to preserve attorney-client privilege.

2. Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §143-318.11(a)(4), to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in Henderson County, including agreement on a tentative list of economic development incentives that may be offered by the Board in negotiations.

Agenda items can be viewed on the County’s website at http://www.hendersoncountync.org/agendas/index.html