Buncombe County public meetings in 2024
4 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a new Helene Disaster Leave Policy providing up to 40 hours of paid leave for employees affected by Hurricane Helene, and reallocated $656,794.26 in COVID-19 recovery funds to cover personnel costs related to Helene recovery. It also accepted a $199,296 state grant for disaster rental assistance and a $30,000 donation for foster care holiday gifts. All actions were approved as presented; no vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved Helene Disaster Leave Policy (up to 40 hours paid leave)
- Approved COVID Recovery Fund reallocation of $656,794.26 to Helene Recovery Personnel
- Approved budget amendment for $199,296 Disaster Rental Assistance from NCDHHS
- Approved $30,000 foster care donation from Helping at Risk Kids, Inc.
- Approved consent agenda including December 2, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved reallocating $3.6 million in COVID Recovery Funding to support emergency shelter operations and expansion through June 2026, and amended an interlocal agreement with the City of Asheville to fund the Salvation Army, Safe Shelter, and Haywood Street Respite. The Board also approved a $4.05 million grant for the Enka Recreation Destination Phase II project and a $567,000 design contract, and adopted changes to the 2025 County Health Plan, including removing GLP-1 weight-loss drugs from coverage.
- Approved $3.6M COVID Recovery Funding reallocation for shelter support (Haywood Street Respite, Safe Shelter, Salvation Army)
- Approved amendment to interlocal agreement with City of Asheville for emergency shelter beds
- Accepted $4,054,415 TPDF grant for Enka Recreation Destination Phase II
- Approved $567,000 design contract with Civil Design Concepts for Buncombe County Sports Park
- Approved 2025 Health Plan changes, including removing GLP-1 weight-loss drug coverage
- Approved FY2026 Section 5311 transit grant applications totaling $1,073,993
- Approved sale of surplus property on Unadilla Avenue for $2,000
- Approved lease renewal with NC Dept. of Adult Correction for 60 Court Plaza at $1/year
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners adopted the Schedule of Values for the 2025 tax reappraisal, setting the standards for property valuations. They also approved a budget amendment to fund a broadband match for the state's Completing Access to Broadband program, using ARPA funds and Medicaid hold-harmless funds. Additionally, the board received a presentation on proposed health insurance changes for 2025, including premium increases and a plan to stop covering GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, but no vote was recorded on this item.
- Adopted Schedule of Values for 2025 reappraisal (unanimous)
- Approved reallocation of $298,391 ARPA funds from fire district renewable energy to broadband match
- Approved $411,408 budget amendment using Medicaid hold-harmless funds for broadband match
- Authorized County Manager to execute NCDIT CAB MOU for Bellsouth broadband project
- Approved July 2024 tax collection report (consent agenda)
- Approved August 20, 2024 regular meeting minutes (consent agenda)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for East Valley LLC. The meeting includes budget adjustments for COVID-19 vaccines and school nursing, as well as a second-quarter financial report for FY2024.
- Public hearing for East Valley LLC Rezoning Request (ZPH2023-00040)
- Budget amendment of $220,000 for purchasing COVID-19 vaccines
- Line-item transfer of $100,000 from Homeowner Assistance to the School Nursing Program
- Budget amendment for increased bond proceeds for the Lakeshore Villas Project
- Resolution to donate surplus personal property