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Buncombe County public meetings in 2025

28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 15:00

Board of Commissioners

Board receives updates on housing, health, hazard mitigation, rebuilding, school funding

The Commissioners will hear staff briefings on several county initiatives. Topics include the Just Home housing program, the Continuum of Care health services update, an addendum to the Hazard Mitigation Plan, the Reduce to Rebuild disaster recovery program, and the School Funding Agreement. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

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Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will vote to end the Commercial Hauler Rebate Program

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider several approvals, including meeting minutes, the October tax collection report, and the 2026 meeting schedule. It will also discuss extending the Reduce to Rebuild program, adopting an addendum to the regional hazard mitigation plan, and holding a public hearing on a personnel ordinance. New business includes terminating the Commercial Hauler Rebate Program, approving a design and engineering contract for the Grovement landslide, and updating affordable housing program guidelines.

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Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, Asheville
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 15:00

Board of Commissioners

Discussion on ending the Commercial Hauler Rebate Program

The Board will hear staff updates on several matters, including the planned sunset of the Commercial Hauler Rebate Program, a proclamation policy update, a personnel ordinance update, and progress on the Swannanoa Small Area and Resilience Plan. Commissioners will then open the floor for public discussion.

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Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Commissioners

Buncombe County Commissioners to adopt Helene Recovery Plan

The Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption of the Helene Recovery Plan. The meeting includes several budget amendments to accept grant funds and a contract for park engineering services.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously adopts the Helene Recovery Plan and approves park redesign contract

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners adopted the five‑year Tropical Storm Helene Recovery Plan, guiding 114 projects across the county. They also approved a $159,432.50 contract with John R. McAdams Company for engineering and design services for Hominy River Park. The consent agenda items, including appointment of Wilson Bishop and several budget amendments, were approved unanimously.

Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Thu Nov 13, 2025 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board holds budget retreat staff update and open discussion

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will convene a budget retreat at 9:00 AM on November 13, 2025 in the 1st Floor Conference Room, 200 College St. The agenda includes a staff update on the budget retreat presented by John Hudson, followed by an open discussion with all commissioners. No specific actions or decisions are listed.

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200 College St.
Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 15:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will receive updates on Helene Recovery Plan, open space bond and homeowner grants

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will meet at 3:00 PM on November 4, 2025. The agenda includes staff briefings on the Helene Recovery Plan, Open Space Bond allocations for passive recreation lands projects, and an update on the Homeowner Grant Program. No formal decisions are listed; the items are presented for informational purposes. The meeting will end with an open discussion.

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Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on contract award for Buncombe County Sports Park fields upgrade

The commissioners will consider several budget amendments, including two conservation easements and funding for demolition of a dilapidated structure. They will adopt the 2030 Strategic Plan and reappoint Jennifer Pike as Tax Collector. The meeting includes resolutions to award contracts for the Sports Park fields upgrade and for work at Charles D. Owen Park, as well as approval of the Courthouse elevator repairs contract with Otis Elevator.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $3.86 M sports park fields contract and adopts 2030 plan

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved a $3,856,425 contract with Astro Turf, LLC to install artificial turf and lighting at the County Sports Park. The Board also adopted the 2030 Strategic Plan, approved budget amendments for two conservation easement projects, and reappointed Tax Collector Jennifer Pike for a five‑year term. All consent‑agenda items and a motion to enter closed session were approved unanimously.

Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, Asheville
Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 15:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will receive staff updates on parade, housing units and strategic plan

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will hold a staff‑updates session. Commissioners will hear briefings on the Fairview Holiday Parade, a Helene update, FEMA temporary housing units sales and donations, and the county strategic plan. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider a budget amendment to create a Recovery Office

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will vote on several policy approvals, including a revised Conflict of Interest Policy, Separation Policy, Grant Funded Positions Policy, Travel Policy, and the Fairview Parade Ordinance. A public hearing will be held on a rezoning application for parcel PIN 9653-57-2381, changing it from R-2 Residential to CS Commercial Service. The board will also consider a budget amendment to establish a Recovery Office and increase the Helene budget. Additional items include board appointments and routine reports.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $14M budget amendment for Helene Recovery Office

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $14,001,245 budget amendment to create five grant‑funded positions for the Helene Recovery Office and fund related projects. They also approved the Fairview Holiday Parade ordinance, a rezoning from R‑2 residential to commercial service, and several board appointments. All items on the consent agenda, including policy revisions and meeting minutes, were approved unanimously.

Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Oct 7, 2025 · 15:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will discuss Helene Recovery Projects and related funding

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing covering several staff updates. Topics include an FCC update, a Land of Sky DEQ grant, a review of board policies for approval, and a discussion of Helene recovery projects and their funding. The meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the First Floor Conference Room, 200 College St.

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Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Oct 7, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners consider EMS construction contract and budget amendments

The Board of Commissioners will review a construction contract for EMS East and several budget amendments. The meeting includes resolutions regarding a landfill easement and the creation of a pedestrian plan steering committee. Public hearings are scheduled, though no specific topics are listed.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $8.4 million EMS East construction contract

The Buncombe County Board unanimously approved the $8,407,908 contract for the EMS East Base project. It also approved a $500,000 United Healthcare grant for a mobile integrated health initiative, $861,488 in technology purchases from the NC911 fund, and $636,985 for eight conservation easement projects. Additional items on the consent agenda and several board appointments were also approved unanimously.

Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, Asheville
Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 15:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will receive staff updates on recovery, strategic and pedestrian plans

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will hear four staff briefings: a Helene and Recovery Plan update, a Helene After‑Action Report, a Strategic Plan update, and a Pedestrian Plan update. No formal actions or votes are listed; the agenda consists of informational presentations.

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Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider budget amendments and a map amendment for Art Space Charter School

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a map amendment for the Foundation for the Arts and FY 2027 grant applications. The body will also consider budget amendments for school operating funds and an outdoor recreation grant.

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✓ Decided: Board approves rezoning of two parcels at 104 Sherwood Road

The commissioners unanimously approved rezoning two parcels at 104 Sherwood Road from R‑1 Residential to NS Neighborhood Services. They also unanimously adopted the FY 2027 public transportation grant application resolution, the Schedule of Values, and the resolution approving pyrotechnic experts for firework displays. All votes were recorded as unanimous.

Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 15:00

Board of Commissioners

Buncombe County Commissioners hold briefing for staff updates

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates from staff on internal audits, community reparations, and the Continuum of Care. The meeting includes a period for open discussion among the commissioners.

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Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Commissioners

Buncombe County Commissioners to consider Tax Assessor appointment

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the appointment of a Tax Assessor and the acceptance of a State Disaster Cashflow Loan. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the Schedule of Values.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners unanimously appointed Eric Cregger as Buncombe County Tax Assessor

The board approved its consent agenda, the August 19, 2025 combined meeting minutes, and the July 2025 tax collection report, all unanimously. Commissioners moved into a closed session to discuss real‑property contract negotiations, also unanimously. They then appointed Eric Cregger as the county tax assessor with a unanimous vote.

Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, Asheville
Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 15:00

Board of Commissioners

Board reviews Helene recovery and staff updates

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will review staff updates regarding Helene Recovery, including renew and grow NC initiatives, an advanced planning storage facility, and a reappraisal schedule of values. The meeting also includes a review of letters and a quarterly update on Community Development Block Grant-Neighborhood Revitalization.

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Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider a budget amendment to match a grant for the WNC Futures Factory

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider several budget amendments, including reimbursement for fire station alerting equipment, a transfer to the 911 fund, and a grant match for the WNC Futures Factory. They will also adopt an ordinance to close a road for a remembrance walk in Swannanoa and approve an interlocal agreement with the City of Asheville for a homeowner grant program. Additional items include a sidewalk maintenance agreement with NCDOT and a request to rename the Fairview Library community room.

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✓ Decided: Board approved interlocal agreement for Asheville homeowner grant program

The board approved the interlocal agreement with the City of Asheville governing the homeowner grant program, adopted an ordinance declaring a road closure for a Remembrance Walk in Swannanoa, and approved the NCDOT sidewalk maintenance agreement and several budget amendments. The board also unanimously moved to add the Mission Hospital letter to the New Business agenda and gave consensus to send letters to UNCA and AdventHealth.

Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 10:00

Board of Commissioners

Interview candidates for Swannanoa Small Area & Resilience Plan steering committee

The Board will hold a 180‑minute session to interview candidates for the Swannanoa Small Area & Resilience Plan steering committee. The candidates are listed in an attachment. This is the only agenda item beyond the call to order.

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Commission Chamber - 3 rd floor, Asheville
Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 14:30

Board of Commissioners

Board reviews FY27 budget priorities and strategic planning work session

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will hear staff updates on FY27 budget priorities presented by John Hudson and a 120‑minute strategic planning work session led by the Strategy & Innovation Team. After the updates, the meeting will include an open discussion for all participants.

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Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider property tax settlement and two zoning amendments

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will review the annual property tax settlement for fiscal year 2025. The meeting includes public hearings on a map amendment for Clarks Chapel Rd and a text amendment regarding the Dimensional Table and Statement of District Intent.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves rezoning of 60 Clarks Chapel Rd parcel

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners met on August 5, 2025 and took several actions. Commissioners added two alternate members to the Swannanoa Advisory Steering Committee and corrected the Homeowner Grant Program amount in the July 15 minutes, both votes carried unanimously. The board also approved the rezoning of 60 Clarks Chapel Rd from R‑3 Residential to CS Commercial Service, again unanimously.

Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, Asheville
Tue Jul 15, 2025 · 15:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will hear staff updates and a pilot program letter to the General Assembly

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will receive briefings from the FCC representative, the County Manager, and the Code Enforcement Team. Commissioners will also discuss a letter about the Healthy Opportunities Pilot to be sent to the North Carolina General Assembly. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

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Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Jul 15, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider the C&D Landfill Phase 8 construction contract

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will approve several routine items, including meeting minutes, a tax collection report, a waiver for Parks Hospitality Group, a youth sports grant budget amendment, and an FY2026 fee‑schedule amendment. Public comment, manager reports, and proclamations for Independent Retailer Month and Parks and Recreation Month will be presented. The board will also discuss the Home and Community Care Block Grant Agreement and the C&D Landfill Phase 8 construction contract. Board appointments for the Swannanoa Steering Committee and other positions will be confirmed.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves several budget and tax items, including occupancy tax waiver

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved the June 17 and corrected June 3 combined meeting minutes, the May 2025 Tax Collection Report, a waiver of an occupancy tax penalty for Parks Hospitality Group, a budget amendment for the Youth Sports Grant, and an amendment to the FY2026 fee schedule. Motions to add the Healthy Opportunities letter to New Business, to approve the consent agenda, and to move proclamations before public comment were all carried unanimously.

Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 15:00

Board of Commissioners

County Commissioners discuss Helene updates and possible closed session

The Board will hear staff updates on the Helene program, including a general update and a recovery plan, as well as a brief report on the Southside Healing Space. Commissioners will also consider a motion to enter a closed session. No other agenda items are listed.

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Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Commissioners

Board considers new grant application for Swannanoa resilience plan

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions and agreements. Items include approving a loan amendment, authorizing a grant application for the Swannanoa Small Area and Resilience Plan, and terminating the county’s state of emergency proclamation. The board will also consider a memorandum of understanding with Urban Atlantic, a tourism development authority agreement, and multiple budget amendments, including a new disaster cashflow loan round.

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✓ Decided: Board terminates Buncombe County State of Emergency and approves key grants

The Board voted to end the County’s State of Emergency proclamation. It also approved several resolutions, including a $10 million disaster cash‑flow loan amendment, pyrotechnic experts for fireworks, and a grant for the Swannanoa Small Area and Resilience Plan. The Board authorized negotiations for the Ferry Road development MOU, approved the Tourism Development Authority administrative agreement, and appointed Curt Euler as County Attorney.

Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Asheville
Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Commissioners

Buncombe County Commissioners to consider FY26 Budget adoption

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the FY26 Budget adoption, including the Annual Funds Budget Ordinance and Capital Project Funds Budget Ordinance. The meeting also includes a briefing on investment policy, economic updates, and the Ferry Road recommendation.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $225,586 energy‑conservation grant for battery storage project

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the North Carolina Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant award of $225,586 for the battery‑storage project at 35 Woodfin, with no local match required. The grant will fund design and installation of about 180 kWh of battery energy storage, to be completed by December 2026. The Board also approved all items on the consent agenda, including the FY2025‑26 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council plan and related resolutions, by unanimous vote.

Tue May 20, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approved delegation of authority for reimbursement resolutions

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution delegating authority to approve reimbursement resolutions. It also formed the Swannanoa Small Area and Resilience Plan Steering Committee, approved a budget amendment for the Helene Household Assistance Program, reappointed members to advisory committees, and approved pyrotechnic experts for upcoming firework displays.

Tue May 6, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: No substantive decisions recorded at May 6 Board of Commissioners meeting

The May 6, 2025 session began with a briefing and included a consent agenda, several resolutions, budget amendments, and public comment. The minutes list the items on the agenda but do not record any votes, approvals, or other actions taken. Consequently, no concrete decisions are documented for this meeting.

Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda unanimously

The Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda items unanimously. Other resolutions and appointments were presented but no vote outcomes were recorded in the minutes. The next briefing and regular meeting are scheduled for May 6, 2025.