The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners met in regular session = on Monday, December 1, 1997 at 6:30 PM in the Conference Room of the County Of= fice Building, 90 South Main Street, Sparta, North Carolina

&= nbsp; The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners met in regul= ar session on Monday= , March 5, 2007, at 6:30pm= in the Commissioners Meeting Room of the County Administrati= on Building, 348 South Main Street, Sparta, North Carolina.

&= nbsp; Present: Chair Ken Richardson, Vice-Chair W= arren Taylor, Commissioner Randy Miller, Commissioner Doug Murphy, Commissioner M= illy Richardson, County Attorney Donna Shumate, = County Manager Don Adams, and Clerk to the Bo= ard Karen Evans.

Chair Ken Richardson called the meeting to order, led the Pledge of Allegiance and opened the meeting with a prayer.

Chair Ken Richardson stated that closed session needs to be added to the agenda f= or NCGS 143-318.11 (a) (3)—legal.

= ;

Commission= er Warren Taylor made a motion to approve the ame= nded agenda for this March 5,= 2007, meeting. Commissioner Doug Murphy seconded the motion. Vote 5:0.

AGENDA

Monday, March 5, 2007

= 6:30 PM

6:30 &= nbsp; Meeting Called To Order, Pledg= e of Allegiance and Prayer

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Motion on Agenda for Mar= ch 5, 2007, meeting

Motion on Minutes for February 19, 2007

6:35 &= nbsp; Public Hearing

RE: E-911 Road Names<= /p>

6:40 &= nbsp; Bill Caudill=

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; RE: School Bus Driver’s Association

6:45 &= nbsp; Public Hearing

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; RE: Planning Board Ordinance

7:00 &= nbsp; Arts Council Annual Report

7:10 &= nbsp; Piney Creek Volunteer Fire Department Annual Report

7:20 &= nbsp; Stacy & Charles Evans=

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; RE: Concrete Plant

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; County Business

1. NACO Prescription Drug Discoun= t Card Program

2. Joint Water Authority Agreemen= t

3. Juvenile Crime Prevention Coun= cil Appointment

4. Budget Amendment—Legal <= o:p>

5. Certificate of Appreciation

6. Board of Education Meeting

7. Meeting Procedures<= /span>

8. Proposed Grayson County Prison Location

9. Other Business

10. Public Comments—30 minut= es

11. Closed Session—NCGS 143-= 318.11 (a) (3)—legal = ; (added)

12. Adjourn

Commissioner Doug Murphy made a motion to a= pprove the minutes for the February 19, 2007, meeting. Commissioner Randy Miller s= econded the motion. Vote 5:0.

Wendy Williams, E-911 Coordinator/Mapper, presented one road name for approval; Deons Way. She explained the location of the = road.

Chair Ken Richardson opened the public hearing regarding the 911 road name at 6:3= 2pm.

Chair Ken Richardson asked for public comments.&= nbsp; None were received.

Chair Ken Richardson closed the public hearing at 6:33pm and reconvened the regular meeting.

Commissioner Milly Richardson made a motion to approve the road name as presented by the= E-911 Coordinator/Mapper. Commissio= ner Warren Taylor seconded the motion. Vote 5:0.

Bill Caudill came before the Board as the President of School Bus Driver’s Association. He reviewed the = duties of a school bus driver and stated that they don’t receive any recogni= tion. He talked about the wages for driv= ers in Alleghany= County versus other counties and t= he counties make up the difference in other places. He stated that there are 26 full-t= ime bus drivers, and they need to get the recognition and pay they deserve. He talked about they are not CPR or first-aid certified and it should be mandatory that bus drivers are CPR and first-aid certified. He state= d his appreciation for the Commissioners’ time and efforts for what they ca= n do for the drivers.

Chair Ken Richardson asked if these issues have been presented to the school boar= d.

Bill Caudill talked about the Commissioners are paying the difference in other counties.

Chair Ken Richardson and Bill Caudill talked about buses having cell phones.=

Commissioner Doug Murphy asked about the CPR issue being addressed with the Board of Education

Bill Caudill stated that he has been talking with Jeff Johnson since last year, = and the Board of Education doesn’t want to spend the money for the certifications. He further st= ated that Wilkes Community College will provide the training for $25 per person and can certify everyone on April 14.

Chair Ken Richardson talked about the Commissioners will probably schedule a join= t meeting with the school board later during this meeting. He asked Mr. Caudill to check with = the County Manager later about that date. He sta= ted his appreciation for Bill Caudill.

Chair Ken Richardson opened the public hearing regarding the planning board ordin= ance at 6:43pm.

Chair Ken Richardson asked for public comments.&= nbsp; None were received.

Chair Ken Richardson closed the public hearing at 6:45pm and reconvened the regul= ar meeting.

County Manage= r Don Adams explained the proposed planning board ordinance.

Commissioner Doug Murphy asked about the membership portion under section one including = one member from each township and two at-large members. He talked about if someone is fill= ing the position for another township is that person considered an at-large member. He talked about the n= eed for clarification on that section.

County Manage= r Don Adams = stated that every attempt will be made to fill the positions with one from each township.

Commissioner Doug Murphy and Commissioner <= st1:PersonName w:st=3D"on">Warren Taylor talked about the sitting representative would be for that township if not from that township.

County Manager Don Adams reviewed the members for the planning board; Jerry Brooks, Cherry Lane; Bruce Cook, Cranberry; Dan Abernathy, Prathers Creek; Kenneth Brinegar, Gap Civil; Sharrel Wyatt, Whitehead; Mart= ha Holder, Piney Creek; Michelle Bedsaul, Glade Creek and David Isner and Bill Caudill serving as at-large members. He talked about pending it= ems that remain to be decided by Board of Commissioners; staff roles, oath of office, terms of office, how often and when to meet and payment of the board.<= /o:p>

Commissioner Milly Richardson made a motion to pass the planning board ordinance as written. Commissioner Warren Taylor seconded the motion. Vote 5:0. <= o:p>

Commissioner Milly Richardson made a motion to approve the planning board members; Jerry Brooks, Cherry Lane; Br= uce Cook, Cranberry; Dan Abernathy, Prathers Creek; Kenneth Brinegar, Gap Civil; Sharrel Wyatt, Whitehead; Martha Holder, Piney Creek; Michelle Bedsaul, Gla= de Creek and David Isner and Bill Caudill serving as at-large members. Commissioner Doug Murphy seconded the motio= n. Vote 5:0.

County Manager Don Adams reviewed priorities for the planning board: organize structurally, rules/procedures/= bylaws, public meeting laws, elect chair/vice-chair; education on the Property Righ= ts Protection Ordinance and High Impact Polluting Industries Ordinance, land-u= se concepts and laws.

Commissioner Warren Taylor stated that all of the priorities are essential.

County Manage= r Don Adams = explained the staff roles question in the pending items to be decided by the Commissioners. He gave an exa= mple of Karen Evans serving as the clerk to the planning board or the administra= tive assistant in the Planning Department serving as the clerk to the planning board.

Chair Ken Richardson asked about a budget being submitted for these requests.

County Manage= r Don Adams = stated that he believes that legal counsel should be at all of the meetings. He further stated the need to talk= with the planning board to see what they want and then come back with a budget<= /o:p>

Commissioner Warren Taylor stated that the members should get paid at least travel expen= ses to and from meetings.

County Manage= r Don Adams reminded the Commissioners that the planning board was originally set up as= a volunteer board.

Commissioner Warren Taylor said that he can see this board being a very active board with several meetings a month.

County Manage= r Don Adams = mentioned pay per meeting and setting a limit on how many meetings per month will be = paid for. He stated that he will go ahead and meet with the planning board and put together a budget. He asked the Commissioners for appr= oval on the proposed oath of office for the planning board members.

Commissioner Milly Richardson made a motion to approve the oath of office for the planni= ng board members. Commissioner Doug Murphy seconded the motion.

= County Attorney Donna Shumate stated that the oath should read ordinances instead of laws in Alleghany County.<= /span>

The Board voted on the motion on the floor.&nb= sp; Vote 5:0.

County Manage= r Don Adams = asked about terms of office.

Chair Ken Richardson stated that he recommends to begin with a one-year term to s= ee how things are going. He talk= ed about bringing up the subject to the Planning Board.

County Manage= r Don Adams = stated that the terms of office should be in the form of a motion.

Commissioner Warren Taylor made a motion to allow for the planning board to serve a one-= year term and then establish rules for rotation. Commissioner Randy Miller seconded= the motion. Vote 5:0.

County Manager Don Adams talked about= how often and when to meet. He re= viewed the priority-order rules for the Commissioners Meeting Room; regular meetin= gs of the Board of Commissioners then regular meetings of the planning board t= hen special meetings of the Board of Commissioners then special meetings of the planning board. He talked abo= ut Board of Equalization and Review overlapping with the planning board.

Chair Ken Richardson talked about scheduling the meeting for the second Monday.

Clerk to the Board Karen Evans state= d that the second Monday in March is the budget planning meeting for the Board of Commissioners.

County Manager Don Adams stated that = he will schedule the meeting accordingly.

Genia George with the Arts Council presented their annual report. She reviewed the activities that t= he Arts Council has been involved in this fiscal year including multi-cultural programs and traditional programs. She talked about upcoming programs that are sponsored by the Arts Council. She stated her appreciation to the Board.

The Board of Commissioners thanked Genia George for her efforts with the Arts Council.

Larry Adams with Piney Creek Volunteer Fire Department presented the annual report for the fire department including the number of members, equipment, number = of calls, types of calls, total training hours for 2006, special classes/schoo= ls, upcoming trainings scheduled, area of fire protection, 9S rating, fund raisers held = and special events. He talked abo= ut the condition of their facilities. He encouraged the Board to drive by and see the facilities. He informed the Board of Commissio= ners that they are receiving a new fire truck Saturday through a private donatio= n and it is replacing an old Lowe’s delivery truck that was converted into a fire truck. He talked about t= he number of homes being built over the next few years. He talked about facilities needs in= the very near future.

The Board of Commissioners thanked Larry Adams for his report.

Hugh Campbell stated that he is an attorney with Gardner, Gardner and Campbell i= n Mount Airy.

Chair Ken Richardson stated that Hugh Campbell isn’t on the agenda.

Hugh Campbell stated that he is the attorney that is representing Charles Evans.=

Charles Evans stated that Hugh Campbell is speaking on his behalf.

Chair Ken Richardson stated that he will have to refer to the County Attorney because he feels like attorneys should talk with the County Attorney before com= ing to the Commissioners.

County Attorney Donna Shumate stated that she = doesn’t see an issue with Mr. Evans having legal representation but the preferred w= ay to do it is to have prior discussions.

Hugh Campbell stated that he faxed a letter to the County Manager on Friday and asked to be put on the agenda for this purpose. He further stated that he will be = glad to go outside to tell the County Attorney what is go= ing to be discussed.

Chair Ken Richardson asked the = County Attorney and Hugh Campbell to go to another room to discuss this matter and come back to the meeting.

County Manage= r Don Adams = presented the NACO prescription drug program. He reviewed the free drug card program including the benefits. He talked about it takes 8-10 week= s to begin and is no costs to the County because the NACO membership is already = in place. He stated that everyon= e is eligible and the local pharmacies participate in the program. He talked about placing the cards = at various locations for people to pick up, and there is no tracking by the Co= unty involved.

Commissioner Warren Taylor asked whether marketers will contact the people who have the card.

County Manage= r Don Adams explained that the Finance Officer looked into this, and it is his understanding that the cards will be like grocery store discount cards. He explained that NACO stands for = the National Association of Counties. He f= urther explained that he needs permission to sign the application.

Commissioner Milly Richardson made a motion to approve the County Manager submitting the application. Commissioner Doug Murphy seconded the motion. Vote 5:0.

= County Manager Don Adams presented the joint water authority agreement between Grayson County, Town of Independe= nce, Alleghany County and the Town of Sparta. He reviewed the agreement and that= he and Warren Taylor represent Alleghany County and Bryan Edwards and John Brady represent the Town of Sparta.

Commissioner Doug Murphy, Commissioner Warren Taylor and County Manager Don Adams talked about drilling wells as long as the County does not sell the water.

= County Manager Don Adams reiterated that a private developer = can develop a water system just not Alleghany County.

Commissioner Milly Richardson asked about operating at 75% of capacity and should we att= ract a large industry that requires a lot of water, can it be supplied.

County Manager Don Adams reviewed the= kind of water system that has been proposed; membrane system. He talked about if the need comes = along for a large industry and building a well system to handle fire protection.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> He stated that Alleghany County wi= ll be agreeing to buy-in at a set formula that is fair and equitable, and the buy-in has b= een negotiated now not down the road.

Commissioner Doug Murphy is this positive f= or attracting industries.

County Manage= r Don Adams = stated that yes it is. He further st= ated that there is no other source that can provide Alleghany County as much water.

Commissioner Randy Miller and County Manager Don Adams talked about Grayson County and the Town of Sparta have already signed the agreemen= t. County<= /st1:PlaceType> Manager Don Adams reminded everyone that the Town of Independence and Town of Sparta= are the only paying customers.

= County Manager Don Adams stated that the Town of Independence and Grayson County are working out things among themselves. He further stated= that he doesn’t think that this hurts us.= He talked about this is a fair and equitable way to buy in to the system. He stated that there = is no other place to build a system other than in the Town of Sparta.

Commissioner Doug Murphy, Commissioner Milly Richardson and County Manager Don Adams talked about the capacity of the wat= er authority system. Commissioner Milly Richardson asked about an industry coming in and having an ample water supply.

Commissioner Warren Taylor stated that if all four parties do not support the interlocal agreement then the funding will not happen. He talked about this is something = that is essential and is our one and only chance. He talked about if the County waits seven more years, it will come back to haunt us.

Commissioner Doug Murphy talked about concerns of the pipelines being on other people’s property. He a= sked about the lines following the right of way.

County Manage= r Don Adams = stated that it will follow the right of way. He explained that the right of way for a couple of pumping stations = will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.&nbs= p;

Commissioner Warren Taylor stated that presently the Town will benefit from this the most. He further stated that = they feel like it was important enough to approve the agreement.

Commissioner Warren Taylor made a motion to= approve the water authority agreement. Chair Ken Richardson seconded the motion.

Chair Ken Richardson explained his reasons that he thinks this agreement is impor= tant including attracting industries.

Commissioner Milly Richardson talked about issues with having enough water and why hasn’t the Town of Indep= endence signed.

Chair Ken Richardson stated that if the agreement changes, then the agreement is void. He talked about the $1.= 2 million dollars that will be lost if the four bodies do not agree.

Commissioner Doug Murphy and County Manager Don Adams talked about it being a moot point because the Town of Independence is paying a portion of the costs.

County Manager Don Adams talked about= the intent to stay in the right of way, the only people that has the authority to cond= emn property is Alleghany County, State of North Carolina and the federal governm= ent. He reiterated that the water autho= rity has no legal authority in Alleghany County or in the Town of Sparta.

Commissioner Milly Richardson talked about guaranteeing a certain level of water will be available. She stated that sh= e has a few more questions and doesn’t feel comfortable voting until those = questions have been answered.

Commissioner Randy Miller reviewed the costs and grant revenues for the water system. He talked about the four groups mus= t come up with the money.

= County Manager Don Adams stated that only the Town of Independence and Town of Sparta will pay for the water system. <= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> He further stated that Alleghany County will not participate in funding this project. He explained that the agreement doesn’t state Alleg= hany County will provide= any funding.

Commissioner Milly Richardson reiterated that she is not comfortable with it at this tim= e.

Commissioner Doug Murphy and County Manager Don Adams talked about having the engineers come before the Board and discuss long-te= rm capacity and the other issues.

Chair Ken Richardson talked about the work that has gone into this agreement.

Commissioner Milly Richardson talked about waiting two more weeks while the Town of Independence is considering the document.

County Manage= r Don Adams = asked the Board to submit questions to his office for the engineers to answer.

The Board voted on the motion on the floor.&nb= sp; Vote 2:3 (Milly Richardson, Randy Miller, and Doug Murphy)

County Manage= r Don Adams = presented a letter from Kay Luffman requesting that Tim Billings be appointed to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

Commissioner Milly Richardson made a motion to approve the appointment of Tim Billings to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.&nbs= p; Commissioner Doug Murphy seconded the motion. Vote 5:0.

County Manage= r Don Adams presented budget amendment General Fund #22 in the amount of $58,285 for le= gal services. He reviewed the cos= ts associated with the Maymead lawsuit and minor follow-up expenses.

Commissioner Warren Taylor made a motion to approve budget amendment General Fund #22 in= the amount of $58,285. Commission= er Milly Richardson seconded the motion. Vote 5:0.

County Manage= r Don Adams = asked if the Board would like to approve a certificate of appreciation for Cora Neville.

Commissioner Doug Murphy made a motion to approve the certificate of appreciation. Commissioner Warren Taylor seconded the motion. Vote 5:0.

County Manage= r Don Adams = stated that the Board of Education has requested a joint meeting with the Board of Commissioners. He reviewed the dates that the Board of Education is available to meet. <= /p>

The Board talked about dates to hold the meeting. They decided on March 26^{th at
5:30pm.}

County Manager Don Adams stated that a Commissioner had requested that meeting procedures be placed on this agenda= .

Commissioner Milly Richardson mentioned Susan Reinhardt stated the desire to speak about business at hand, not after the fact. She talked about setting aside tim= e at the beginning of each meeting to allow for public comments. She stated that this is an opportu= nity to allow anyone to speak about any business that is before the Board.

Chair Ken Richardson talked about moving the public comments portion to the begin= ning of the meeting.

Commissioner Warren Taylor asked if the law says when the public comment portion must be held.

County Attorn= ey Donna Shumate stated that the law doesn’t state when in the meeting to have public comment= s.

Commissioner Milly Richardson asked about agendas being posted prior to the meetings.

Clerk to the Board Karen Evans expla= ined that the agendas are posted outside of this meeting room and at the entranc= e on the first floor. She further explained that the agendas are posted on the County’s web site at lea= st 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Commissioner Milly Richardson stated that she has no comment at that this time regarding= the prison.

Commissioner Doug Murphy clarified that the Commissioners are to submit questions to the= County Manager or the water authority people will be at the next meeting.

Commissioner Milly Richardson talked about having the engineer come to the next meeting = to answer questions.

Commissioner Doug Murphy and Commissioner R= andy Miller talked about giving questions to the County Manager before the meeting. Commissio= ner Milly Richardson stated that everyone should be able to submit their questi= ons within the next week.

Commissioner Randy Miller stated that this is a good cause, he just needs a couple of qu= estions answered. Commissioner Milly Richardson and Commissioner Doug Murphy agreed.

Chair Ken Richardson stated that he has the break down of the Governor’s proposed budget and if any Commissioner would like a copy, see Karen Evans.=

Chair Ken Richardson asked for public comments.&= nbsp;

Hoyt Sparks talked about the water authority.&n= bsp; He stated that it appears there are more questions. He talked about Little River has m= ore water than is needed. He furt= her talked about if the County needs water, the Town of <= st1:place w:st=3D"on">Sparta is already set up to handle wate= r and going in jointly with them and not have the County’s hands tied with = the authority. He talked about th= e condemnation procedures. He reiterated his= fear of tying the County’s hands down the road. He talked about the Evans group an= d the ordinance. He stated the planning board that = has been set up is bureaucracy on top of bureaucracy and slows the process down= . He talked about the planning board= will serve at the Board of Commissioners’ beck and call. He further talked about businesses cannot flourish. He stated th= at the Board’s wants to enhance job opportunities but is doing just the oppo= site. He reiterated his opinion about if= the high impact land use ordinance goes to court, the County will lose. He stated that the Evans permit sh= ould be approved and the feed store should be approved. He further stated that the ordinan= ces are not worth a flip, and the best thing to do is abolish it and let state = and federal laws prevail.

Chair Ken Richardson further comments. None were received.

County Attorn= ey Donna Shumate stated that the Board needs to have the closed session prior to hearing Charles Ev= ans or his attorney speak.

&= nbsp; Commissioner Randy Miller made a motion to enter into closed session at 8:28pm under NCGS 143-318.11 (a) (3)—legal. Commissioner= Warren Taylor seconded the motion. Vote 5:0.

&= nbsp; Commissioner Randy Miller made a motion to adjourn the closed session at 8:55pm and reconvene the regular meeting. Commissioner Milly Richardson seconded the motion. Vote 5:0.

&= nbsp; Chair Ken Richardson stated no decisions were made during closed session.

&= nbsp; Charles Evans asked Hugh Campbell speak on his behalf.

&= nbsp; High Campbell asked for a modification to the High Impact Land Use/Polluting Industries Ordinan= ce. He talked about the specific concr= ete plant that Mr. Evans is bringing will add up to 5 jobs and $100,000 in equipment. He stated that Mr.= Evans sees a need in the market. He handed out a picture of a batch concrete plant.

&= nbsp; Chair Ken Richardson showed the plant to each Commissioner.

&= nbsp; Hugh Campbell talked about the proposed plant being not more than 5 trucks daily= and not more than 60 cubic yards a year. He explained that the State regulates plants over 150 cubic yards a year. He talked about compati= ble uses in the county. He asked = the Board to consider him working with the County Attorney and the County Manager and hold a public hearing to see what the public’s tolerance is. He stated that if the public is ag= ainst it, then the door will be closed.

&= nbsp; Commissioner Milly Richardson stated that the picture looks like it is hooked up to a pi= ckup truck and is moveable. She as= ked could a contractor move it from job to job.

&= nbsp; Hugh Campbell explained the information in the brochure.

&= nbsp; Commissioner Milly Richardson stated that it looks like a very large cement mixer.<= /o:p>

&= nbsp; Charles Evans agreed.

&= nbsp; Commissioner Milly Richardson talked about it being a mobile unit and how it moves.

&= nbsp; Hugh Campbell stated that this permit is for a single location.

&= nbsp; Charles Evans explained how it works.

&= nbsp; Hugh Campbell stated that the units are regulated by DENR and the air quality permits are site specific.

&= nbsp; Hugh Campbell stated that he would welcome comments from Don Adams and Donna Shumate to help with this ordinance. He further stated that this is a win-win situation. He talked about what is a regulated cement plant and what is not.

&= nbsp; Chair Ken Richardson stated that the proper procedure is to refer this issue to t= he newly created planning board and have them report back to the Commissioners with their recommendation.

&= nbsp; Hugh Campbell stated that the application was filed in September. He urged the Commissioners to encou= rage the planning board to act speedily.

&= nbsp; Being no further business, Commissioner Warren Taylor= made a motion to adjourn at 9:09p= m. Commissioner Doug Murphy seconded the motion. Vote 5:0.

Respectfully submitted, &nb= sp;

Karen Evans &= nbsp; &nbs= p;

Clerk to the Boar= d &= nbsp;

Attest:

Ken Richardson

Chairman

AN ORDIN= ANCE TO CREATE A PLANNING BOARD FOR

ALLEGHANY COUNTY, = NC

WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-321 provi= des for the creation, operation and duties of a county planning board; and

WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-344 requi= res ordinances relating to zoning to have certification and recommendation from a county planning board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Alleghany Coun= ty Board of Commissioners hereby establishes the “Alleghany County Plann= ing Board” and that it be governed by the foll= owing provision:

Section 1: Membership

The Alleghany County Planning Board shall be comprised= of nine (9) members. There shall= be one member from each of the seven townships of Alleghany County and two members shall be at-large. All members shall be Alleghany County residents.

Potential members of the Alleghany County Planning Boa= rd shall submit an application in the form required by the existing Board of County Commissioners. The mem= bers of the Planning Board shall be selected by the Alleghany County Commissione= rs from the applications. If the= re are no applicants from a township, the position may be filled by a resident fro= m another township.

Section 2: Organization, Rules, Meetings, Records

The Alleghany County Planning Board shall elect a chai= rman and create and fill such offices as it may determine. The members of the Planning Board = shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners. The Planning Board shall adopt rul= es for transaction of its business and shall keep record of its member’s attendance and of its resolutions, discussions, findings and recommendations. The Planning= Board meetings shall be open to the public and will abide by all North Carolina public open meeting laws. For the purpose of taki= ng any official action, five members will constitute a quorum.

Section 3: General Powers and Duties

The Alleghany County Planning Board shall perform the following duties:

1. Make studies of the county and surrounding area;

2. Determine objectives to be sought in the development of the study area.

3. Prepare and adopt plans for achieving these objectives;

4. Develop and recommend policies, ordinances, administrative procedures, and

other<= /span> means for carrying out plans in a coordinated and efficient manner;

5. Advise the Board of Commissioners concerning the use and amendment of

means<= /span> for carrying out plans;

6. Exercise any functions in the administration and enforcement of various means for &= nbsp; carrying out plans that the Board of Commissioners may direct;

7. Perform any other related duties that the Board of Commissioners may direct.