MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  March 12, 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) NONE 6. Public Comment Period 7. Additions to agenda  8. Adjustments to and approval of the agenda  9.0 eports/Presentatons  A. Safe Routes to School Program. Jackie Moore, Safe Routes to School Coordinator. Justin Setser, Town Planner B. Nikwasi Initiative Update. Barbara McCrae, Town of Franklin C. Presentation of Program Impact Report for 2018. Allen Durden, A. Renewal of Lease Agreement between Macon County and NC Department of Commerce for NC. Works Career Center. Chester B. Assumption of Lease Agreement between North Carolina Community Care Networks, Inc. and Macon County Public C. Resolution confirming and ratifying the existence of the Macon County Community Funding Pool. Chester: Jones, County D. Approval of By-Laws for Community Funding Pool. Chester  Councilwoman  Cooperative Extension Director, and staff  10.Old Business  Jones, County Attorney  Health. Chester Jones, County Attorney  Attorney  Jones, County Attorney    E. Update on Courthouse Security Project. Sheriff Robert Holland.  11.New Business  A. Occupancy Tax: Penalty Waiver Request for Beth Strickland. Chester Jones, County Attorney. Lori Hall, Finance Director B. Letter in support of Smoky Mountain Relay. Derek Roland, County Manager. Chester Jones, County Attorney C. ACknowledgement letter request from Burningtown-lota Volunteer Fire Department concerning the purchase of 1998 Freightliner Pumper/Tanker. Mike Yacks, Board Chairman-  Buringtoum-lotta Volunteer. Fire Department  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 A. Minutes of the February 12, 2019 Regular Meeting C. Tax Releases in the amount of $1,637 for February 2019 D. Tax Refund Request approval for Mike Davis per NCGS 105-381 F. Macon County Board of Public Health proposed fee  Commissioners.  B. Budget Amendment #157 E. Tax Office Monthly Report changes/additions  13.Appointments  A. Re-appointment of Bill Dyar to Macon County Library Board.  14.Closed session (if necessary),  15. Adjourn/Recess