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General

The Buncombe County Commissioners will hear staff updates on the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) for community infrastructure, a Continuum of Care program update, and a report on recent cyclosporiasis cases in North Carolina.

• CDBG-DR Update: Community Infrastructure – 15 min presentation by Tyler Henry
• Continuum of Care Update – 20 min presentation by Lacy Hoyle
• Cyclosporiasis Cases in NC Update – 15 min presentation by Ellis Matheson

Board of Commissioners

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider several contract approvals, budget amendments, and public hearings. Items include design and construction contracts for county facilities, adoption of the Air Quality Code, and grants for streamflow rehabilitation and rural health. The meeting also features a public comment period, a parks proclamation, and board appointments.

• Approval of Design Services Contract for EMS West Regional Base
• Approval of Construction Contract for Asheville Middle School Track Replacement and Softball Field Restroom Addition
• Public Hearing and Adoption of the Buncombe County Air Quality Code
• Budget Amendment to Accept Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) Grant
• Budget Amendment to Accept Emergency Services DHHS Rural Health Transformation Program Grant

General

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting includes public comment and a closed session. No additional details on the amendment are specified in the agenda.

• Amend the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Board of Commissioners

This is a briefing session for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. The board will receive updates on four topics: amendment to state cash flow loan payment terms, quarterly Helene recovery update, air quality transition plan, and growth management strategies. No votes or decisions are scheduled at this briefing.

• State Cash Flow Loan - Amendment to Payment Terms update
• Quarterly Helene Recovery Update
• Air Quality Transition Plan
• Growth Management Strategies

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a General Obligation Bond Order and a special bond referendum for housing and open space. The body will also consider budget amendments and policy updates regarding overtime pay and fleet sustainability.

• Public hearings on General Obligation Bond Order and special bond referendum for Open Space and Housing
• Design and engineering contract for Garren Creek Landslide with ECS Southeast, LLC
• Resolution creating a Local Air Quality Program and Buncombe County Air Quality Advisory Council
• Policy updates for Overtime Pay, Sustainable Fleet, and PCI Compliance
• Adoption of the Hazard Mitigation Plan

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The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will approve consent items, hear public comments, and consider the FY27 budget adoption and a 2026 General Obligation Bond Referendum. The meeting also includes budget amendments for safety projects and real property acquisition.

• FY27 Budget Adoption
• 2026 General Obligation Bond Referendum
• Budget Amendment for Storage Facility Project Budget Increase
• Authorization to Acquire Real Property at 7 S. Tunnel Road
• Approval of an Easement Agreement with Duke Energy

The Board adopted the FY27 general‑fund budget totaling $484.4 million, including new positions, a 2.71% cost‑of‑living adjustment, and major investments in education, public safety and human services. All items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously, and the Board unanimously recused Chair Edwards from voting on the Economic Development Coalition appropriation before approving that appropriation. No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved FY27 general‑fund budget of $484.4 M (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, tax report, firework experts, Duke Energy easement, duty weapon award, JCPC certification, and safety‑justice challenge interest (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session on contract negotiation matters (unanimous)
• Recused Chair Edwards from voting on Economic Development Coalition appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Coalition appropriation as set in FY27 budget (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This briefing meeting includes staff updates on overtime pay policy, sustainable fleet, and PCI compliance; an update on the FY27 salary schedule; recommendations from the AB Tech Advisory Committee and School Capital Fund Commission; and a justice services update. No formal votes are expected.

• Policy updates on overtime pay, sustainable fleet, and PCI compliance
• FY27 salary schedule update
• FY27 AB Tech Advisory Committee recommendations
• School Capital Fund Commission recommendations
• Justice Services update

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The Board will hold public hearings on the FY27 budget and a CDBG-DR commercial district revitalization project. New business includes a 2026 general obligation bond referendum, acceptance of hazard mitigation grant properties, and a budget amendment to use insurance proceeds for vehicle replacement after Helene. Consent items include a rate adjustment for purchased transportation services with Asheville and school lottery project approvals.

• 2026 General Obligation Bond Referendum
• CDBG-DR Commercial District Revitalization Public Hearing
• FY27 Budget Public Hearing
• Rate Adjustment for Purchased Transportation Services between Buncombe County and City of Asheville
• Budget Amendment to Realize Insurance Proceeds for Helene Vehicle Replacement

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners added the Western North Carolina Rail support letter to the consent agenda and approved it unanimously. The board also approved the consent agenda items—including pyrotechnic experts for fireworks, a rate adjustment for transportation services, the County Schools lottery project applications, and the JCPC updated funding plan and budget amendment—each carried unanimously.

• Approved Western NC Rail support letter (unanimous)
• Approved pyrotechnic experts for fireworks display (unanimous)
• Approved rate adjustment for purchased transportation services (unanimous)
• Approved Buncombe County Schools lottery project applications (unanimous)
• Approved JCPC updated funding plan and budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meets for a briefing to discuss several staff updates. Items include a letter of support for the Western NC Rail, a legislative update, an update on the Helene Recovery Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, reallocation of COVID recovery funding, and potential general obligation bonds opportunities. This is a discussion session with no scheduled votes.

• Letter of Support for the Western NC Rail
• Legislative Update (30 minutes)
• Helene Recovery Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Update
• COVID Recovery Funding Reallocation
• Potential GO Bonds Opportunities

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The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing to discuss staff updates and proposals. Key items include a resolution asking HCA’s CEO to directly engage with Western North Carolina stakeholders, a letter of support for AdventHealth’s Certificate of Need, and budget comments from fire district chiefs. No formal votes are scheduled; items are presented for discussion.

• Resolution requesting HCA CEO direct stakeholder engagement in WNC
• Letter of support for AdventHealth's Certificate of Need (CON)
• Community Paramedic program update
• Wildfire Prevention Campaign update
• Fire chiefs' budget comments (60-minute slot)

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The Board of Commissioners will hear the County Manager's FY2027 Recommended Budget presentation and consider a Farmland Preservation Ordinance Revision. Several consent items include construction contracts and a resolution of support for AdventHealth's certification of need. New business items include a Helene Recovery recycling infrastructure grant and a resolution urging HCA CEO engagement with WNC stakeholders.

• County Manager's FY2027 Recommended Budget presentation
• Farmland Preservation Ordinance Revision
• Budget amendment for Helene Recovery Recycling Infrastructure Grant and acceptance of award
• Resolution asking HCA CEO to directly engage with stakeholders in Western North Carolina
• Construction contract for Asheville High School Culinary Kitchen Renovation

The commissioners unanimously moved to place a resolution urging HCA’s CEO to meet Western North Carolina stakeholders on the New Business agenda. They also approved adding a letter of support for AdventHealth’s Certificate of Need application to the consent agenda. The consent agenda and other routine items were approved unanimously.

• Added HCA CEO engagement resolution to New Business agenda (unanimous)
• Added AdventHealth CON support letter to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and agenda amendments (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2026 combined meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2026 tax collection report (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for pyrotechnic experts for firework displays (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 external audit contract (unanimous)
• Approved construction contracts for parking lot improvements, 59 Woodfin exterior remediation, and Asheville High School culinary kitchen renovation (unanimous)

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The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will review the agenda, receive a staff update that includes a three‑hour budget work session presented by John Hudson, and hold an open discussion with all members. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget Work Session (3 hours) – staff update presented by John Hudson

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The Board will hold public hearings on a flood damage prevention ordinance text amendment and the Unified Fire District. New business includes a resolution on the Roadless Rule and an update on the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium. Consent items include approval of minutes, tax collection, a penalty waiver for Country Inn & Suites, and debt issuances. Multiple budget amendments address FEMA reimbursement for Helene sheltering and other grants.

• Public hearing on Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Text Amendment
• Public hearing on Unified Fire District
• Roadless Rule Resolution
• Budget amendments for FEMA reimbursement related to Tropical Storm Helene sheltering
• Consent: waiver of occupancy tax penalty for Country Inn & Suites

The Board added the Roadless Rule resolution to the regular meeting agenda by unanimous motion. The consent agenda and overall meeting agenda were approved unanimously. The Board also unanimously approved the proposed text amendment to Buncombe County’s Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.

• Added Roadless Rule resolution to regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance text amendment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a commissioner briefing with staff updates. Topics include a resolution on the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, an update on the America 250 NC Buncombe County Committee, a quarterly update on the Continuum of Care and Within Reach recommendations, a health insurance update, the 2025 strategic plan closeout, and a CDBG-DR update. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.

• Roadless Area Conservation Rule resolution discussion
• Health insurance update with USI and Shauna Shepherd (30 mins)
• CDBG-DR update (10 mins)
• 2025 Strategic Plan closeout (30 mins)
• CoC quarterly update and Within Reach recommendations (20 mins)

General

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will meet for a briefing. The primary focus is a 120-minute work session regarding revenues for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

• FY27 Budget Work Session regarding revenues

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The Buncombe County Commission will hear a staff update on the FY2027 budget. The update includes a three‑hour work session led by John Hudson. No decisions are listed; the agenda item is for discussion only.

• FY2027 budget work session – 3‑hour staff update (John Hudson)

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The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding 2026 Limited Obligation Bonds. The body is also considering the purchase of property at Deaverview Mountain and budget amendments for conservation easements and mental health training.

• Public hearing on 2026 Limited Obligation Bonds (Debt)
• Resolution to authorize the purchase of property at Deaverview Mountain
• Budget amendment for Conservation Easement funding requests
• Budget amendment for NC Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund mental health project
• FY25 Shelter Resiliency Generator Project contract for AC Reynolds High School with McGill Associates PA

The Board added a resolution to purchase the 342‑acre Deaverview Mountain property to the consent agenda and approved it unanimously. The consent agenda, which included approvals for pyrotechnic experts for firework displays, a letter of support for the school board, and a resolution naming the deputy finance officer for the Tourism Development Authority, was also approved unanimously. The Board approved the March 5, 2026 combined meeting minutes unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Added Deaverview Mountain purchase resolution to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including pyrotechnic experts, school board support letter, and deputy finance officer resolution (unanimous)
• Approved March 5, 2026 combined meeting minutes (unanimous)

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The Board of Commissioners is holding a briefing to receive staff updates on several county projects. The meeting includes reports on emergency preparedness and specific property and funding matters. No formal votes are scheduled for this session.

• Helene & Preparedness Plan update
• Deaverview Mountain Property update
• Coxe and Ferry Road external funding update
• 2022 General Obligation Bonds update

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The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several administrative approvals and proclamations. The board is deciding on a construction contract for the Hall Fletcher Renovation Project and a tax penalty waiver.

• Construction Manager at Risk Contract for the Hall Fletcher Renovation Project
• Request to waive occupancy tax penalty for Brian Bishop, owner of Legacy Vacation Homes
• Approval of the January 2026 Tax Collection Report
• Fair Chance Hiring Proclamation
• Severe Weather Preparedness Week Proclamation

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included waiving an occupancy tax penalty for Brian Bishop and authorizing a Construction Manager at Risk contract for the Hall Fletcher Renovation Project. It adopted the Green Book internal controls framework, revised the Audit Charter, and authorized a three‑year internal audit services agreement with Cherry Bekaert. Commissioners Terri Wells and Parker Sloan were reappointed to the Environmental & Energy Stewardship Subcommittee and David Burdette was reappointed to the Parks, Greenways & Recreation Advisory Board. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda, including waiver of occupancy tax penalty for Brian Bishop (unanimous)
• Approved Construction Manager at Risk contract for Hall Fletcher Renovation Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Green Book internal controls framework (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Audit Charter (unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to sign Master Services Agreement with Cherry Bekaert for internal audit services (unanimous)
• Reappointed Commissioners Terri Wells and Parker Sloan to Environmental & Energy Stewardship Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Burdette to Parks, Greenways & Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will meet at 3:00 p.m. on March 5, 2026. The agenda includes staff updates on the 2026 Limited Obligation Bonds, where a findings resolution and public hearing notice will be introduced. A comprehensive plan update will also be presented. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Limited Obligation Bonds – introduce findings resolution and public hearing notice (staff update)
• Comprehensive Plan update (staff briefing)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing to receive staff updates on the 2026 reappraisal, fire districts, and internal audits. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• 2026 Reappraisal Update
• Fire District Update
• Internal Audit Update

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The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to amend the Personnel Ordinance. The meeting includes reviews of the FY2026 2nd Quarter Financial Report and lottery fund approvals for school infrastructure.

• Public hearing to amend the Personnel Ordinance
• Lottery funds for North Buncombe HS Tennis Court Replacement
• Engagement letter with The Trust for Public Lands for Feasibility Study
• Revised School Formula Agreement
• Budget amendment for FEMA Reimbursement Revenue for Partner Agencies

The Buncombe County Board approved the consent agenda, amended the Personnel Ordinance to have the Finance Director report to the County Manager, and approved budget amendments for a high school tennis court project and FEMA reimbursement. Several board appointments were also confirmed. All actions were carried out with unanimous votes.

• Approved Consent agenda (unanimous)
• Amended Personnel Ordinance to place Finance Director under County Manager (unanimous)
• Approved lottery funds for North Buncombe HS tennis court replacement (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to receive $1,399,689 FEMA reimbursement for partner agencies (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Owens and Charles Beck to Strategic Partnership Grants Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Eli Tilley, Jennifer Henderson, and Mary Long to Health & Human Services Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Kevin Concrecode and Jennifer Henderson to Parks, Greenways and Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bill Roberts to Historic Resources Commission (unanimous)

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The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding joining the C-PACE program. They will also consider grant applications for the Swannanoa Sidewalks project and a budget amendment for community waste reduction and recycling.

• Public hearing to join the Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) Program
• Grant applications for the Swannanoa Sidewalks project via N.C. Department of Commerce
• Budget amendment for Community Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant
• Resolution for advertisement of delinquent real estate property tax liens
• Resolution approving Jury Commission compensation

The commissioners adopted a resolution to join the North Carolina Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (NC C‑PACE) program. They also approved resolutions authorizing grant applications for the Swannanoa Sidewalks project and a budget amendment for the Community Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant. Several routine items on the consent agenda were approved, and Commissioner Horton was recused from a lawsuit matter.

• Approved January 20 Combined Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2025 Tax Collection Report (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to participate in NC C‑PACE program (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions authorizing grant applications for Swannanoa Sidewalks project (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Community Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant (unanimous)
• Reappointed Robert Owens to Historic Resources Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Daniel Beerman, Susan Schiemer, Melissa Harmon to Home and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Recused Commissioner Horton from Horton et al v. Buncombe County case (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will open with routine items, then hear a staff briefing on the FY2027 Capital Work Session lasting three hours. No decisions are listed; the agenda is limited to updates and open discussion.

• Staff briefing on FY2027 Capital Work Session (3‑hour presentation by John Hudson)

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The Commissioners will consider several consent items, including approval of prior meeting minutes, a funding match for the county transit plan, reimbursement for a USAR task force mission, and a construction‑manager‑at‑risk contract with Vannoy Construction for the FY24 courthouse renovation. They will also act on an insurance proceeds request for a replacement vehicle, rescind urban transit funding to the City of Asheville, and authorize a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant application. In new business, the board will vote on a resolution to participate in the Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C‑PACE) program. Additional agenda items include reports, presentations, board appointments and a closed session.

• Approval of the Construction Manager at Risk Contract with Vannoy Construction for FY24 Courthouse Renovation Project
• Approval of the Buncombe County Public Transit Plan Funding Match Commitment Letter
• Reimbursement of NC USAR Task Force 2 Mission #338658 in response to Tropical Storm Erin
• Resolution of Intent to Participate in the Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) Program
• Rescission of Section 5307 Urban Transit Funding to the City of Asheville

The commissioners added a resolution to submit the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant application to the regular agenda. They approved a resolution of intent to join the North Carolina Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C‑PACE) program. The board also confirmed multiple appointments to county advisory committees. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Added PARTF grant application resolution to regular agenda (unanimous)
• Approved resolution of intent to participate in NC C‑PACE program (unanimous)
• Appointed Eliza Jackson and Katie Kurdys to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (unanimous)
• Appointed Terry Rafinski to Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Lewis Welch to Agricultural Advisory Board for Farmland Preservation (unanimous)
• Appointed Gary Ray and Kim West to Community Transportation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Craig Loveland, Sylvia Clement, CiCi Weston, Khadia Ross, Natasha Adwaters, Angel Redmond, and Eric Robinson to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (unanimous)
• Recused Commissioner Horton from voting on Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee appointment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will receive brief staff updates on four programs: Helene Recovery, Just Home, Paint NC Mural, and Community Health. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational presentations.

• Helene Recovery update (15 minutes) – presented by Kevin Madsen
• Just Home update (10 minutes) – presented by Regenia Herring and Max Taintor
• Paint NC Mural update (10 minutes) – presented by Rachael Sawyer
• Community Health update (10 minutes) – presented by Ellis Matheson

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will hear staff updates on four topics: the NC CPACE program, a proposed transit plan application with a letter of commitment, a rescission of Section 5307 funding, and planning for the TDA LIFT 2026 grant. After the updates, the meeting will open for general discussion.

• NC CPACE Program briefing (10 min) – presenter Jeremiah LeRoy
• Proposed Transit Plan Application and Letter Commitment (10 min) – presenter William High
• Section 5307 Funding Rescission (10 min) – presenter William High
• TDA LIFT 2026 Grant Planning (20 min) – presenter Allison Dains

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The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the FY2025 external audit and a school funding agreement. The meeting also includes public hearings on a zoning map amendment and a consent agenda of routine approvals.

• Approval of FY2025 External Audit
• Approval of School Funding Agreement
• Public Hearing: ZPH2025-00036 Rogers Map Amendment
• Approval of Interlocal Agreement with City of Raleigh
• Approval of Annual County Bonds