MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  August 13, 2019 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. Continuation of July 9, 2019  Public Hearing regarding the Telecommunication tower application from Verizon Wireless for a 175 foot monopole at 575 CR Cabe Road- Macon County Department of Planning, Permitting NOTE: Immediately following the close of the public hearing, the board may consider taking action on the application.  and Development  6. Public Comment Period 7. Additions to agenda  8. Adjustments to and approval of the agenda  9. eports/Presentatons  A. Recognition of Special Olympics Athlete Jason Hedrick and B. Presentation regarding county safety program - Karl Smink, Senior Safety Consultant, East Coast Risk Management. C. Statement of Intent to relocate SCC Burn Building, fire training facility and other SCC programs at the National Guard Armory- Don Tomas, Southwestern Community College, President D. Update on Convenience Center(s) Renovation Project and Recycling discussion- Chris Stahl, Solid Waste Director E. Update on Cost Savings brought about by NC SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program(- Jennifer Hollifield, F. 2020 Census and importance of Complete Count Committee. Debbie Reese, U.S. Census Bureau Partnership Specialist  Coach Eric Hall- Jim Tate, Chairman  Director of Senior Services    G.I Information concerning "Drug Court" initiative in Clay, Cherokee and Graham Counties- Ricky Hill, Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, Hinton Rural Life Center H. Update on VAYA Health and Community Crisis Plans- Shelly Forman, Western Region Community Relations Representative. I. Presentation regarding Highlands Performing Arts Center-  Cindy Trevathon 10. Old Business 11.New Business  A. Discussion of Changes to Involuntary Commitment Transportation proceedings- Derek Roland, County Manager, B. Detention Center Medical Services Contract- Chester Jones, C. - Scaly Mountain Recreation Agreement FY 19-20'- Lori Hall, D. Brooke and Kevin Henze Occupancy Tax Penalty Waiver E. Colin Gooder Occupancy Tax Penalty Waiver Request. Lori Hall, F. Partnership with Macon Program for Progress to support the Smart Start Region A Partnership for Child Care Health Consultant for Macon County. Chuck Sutton, Macon Program G. Consideration of 2020 Census Partnership Resolution. Derek  Chester Jones, County Attorney  County Attorney Finance Director  Request. Lori. Hall, Finance Director  Finance Director  for Progress Director Roland, County Manager 12.Consent Agenda - Attachment  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 June 11, 2019 regular meeting C. Tax Releases for July in the amount of $8,813.15  B. Budget Amendments #23-46 D. Tax Office Monthly Report  3.Appointments  A. Transportation Advisory Board (6 seats) B. Macon County Health Board (3 seats)  14.Closed session (ifnecessary) 15. Adjourn/Recess