Burke County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The board adopted Ordinance No. 2021-21, rezoning a 7.51-acre parcel at 7329 South Mtn. Institute Road from Residential Three (R-3) to Conservation (CON) for a proposed special events grounds, with Commissioner Abele dissenting. The board also elected Scott Mulwee as Chairman and Johnnie W. Carswell as Vice Chairman for 2022, and reappointed J.R. Simpson, II as County Attorney. Numerous consent agenda items were approved, including the 2022 meeting schedule, financial policies, and property purchases.

• Adopted rezoning ZMA 2021-12 to Conservation (4-1)
• Elected Scott Mulwee as 2022 Chairman (3-2)
• Elected Johnnie W. Carswell as 2022 Vice Chairman (3-2)
• Reappointed J.R. Simpson, II as County Attorney (3-2)
• Approved $84,200 for Watermill Access MOA with Wildlife Resources Commission
• Approved purchase of 1.62 acres at 3152 NC 18 South for up to $325,000
• Approved purchase of 1/4 acre at 1410 Harris Whisnant Road for up to $8,500
• Adopted 2022 meeting schedule resolution

Board of Commissioners

This agenda for the Burke County Board of Commissioners meeting on December 6, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate. It lists two PDF documents (an agenda outline and a full version) and an ADA accommodation notice, but no specific agenda items are provided in the text.

The Burke County Board of Commissioners held a pre-agenda meeting on December 6, 2021, and moved all agenda items to the regular meeting on December 21, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. without objection. This included a rezoning request (ZMA 2021-12) for a 7.51-acre parcel, 2022 board appointments, adoption of rules of procedure, meeting schedule, and various other administrative items. No final decisions were made at this pre-agenda meeting.

• Approved the agenda unanimously.
• Moved all election and appointment items to the December 21, 2021 regular meeting.
• Moved the rezoning request ZMA 2021-12 to the December 21, 2021 regular meeting.
• Moved the 2022 commission appointments to the December 21, 2021 regular meeting.
• Moved the adoption of 2022 Rules of Procedure to the December 21, 2021 regular meeting.
• Moved the resolution establishing the 2022 meeting schedule to the December 21, 2021 regular meeting.
• Moved all other consent agenda items to the December 21, 2021 regular meeting.
• Adjourned at 4:21 p.m. unanimously.

Public Health Advisory Committee

The Burke County Board of Health met on December 1, 2021, and unanimously approved the agenda, the minutes, and a set of policies, with the Staff Orientation, Education & Workforce Development Policy to be revisited. The board also heard a presentation on Hepatitis A, noting Burke County's rate dropped from highest in the state to sixth, and received updates on COVID-19, including a 44% vaccination rate and 12 new cases the previous day. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved policies, with Staff Orientation, Education & Workforce Development Policy to be revisited (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request (ZMA 2021-11) to change a 32.25-acre portion of a parcel (REID# 29023) near Jamestown Road from Industrial (IND) to Residential Three (R-3) zoning. The board also approved a $6,000 fund balance appropriation for the county's share of a Building Reuse Grant match for Project Umbrella, which is expected to create 30 new jobs. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, were approved unanimously.

• Approved ZMA 2021-11 rezoning 32.25 acres from Industrial to R-3 Residential (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 fund balance appropriation for Project Umbrella Building Reuse Grant match (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Education purchase of property at 240 Praley St. NW, Valdese for $250,000 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments/removals to Council on Aging, Board of Health, EMS Peer Review, Planning Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-18 for 3-year lease of Avery Avenue office space to Juvenile Justice (unanimous)
• Approved updated Burke County Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved late applications for Veteran's and Age Exclusions (unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to opt into national opioid settlement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Burke County Board of Commissioners recessed meeting on November 2, 2021. The agenda outline and full version are provided as linked PDF documents. No specific agenda items are listed in the text provided.

• Agenda outline PDF
• Agenda full version PDF

The Burke County Board of Commissioners held a recessed meeting on November 2, 2021, where they unanimously approved a proclamation designating November 1 as Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day. They also received a presentation from WPCOG on a Pretrial Release Program and unanimously voted to defer consideration of the program until the 2022 budget retreat in February. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation No. 2021-09 proclaiming November 1 as Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day (unanimous)
• Deferred consideration of Pretrial Release Program to 2022 budget retreat (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 3:06 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This agenda contains only links to PDF documents and an ADA accommodation notice, with no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be a pre-agenda session, but no specific decisions or discussions are outlined in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed

The Burke County Board of Commissioners held a pre-agenda meeting on November 2, 2021, and moved all agenda items to the regular meeting on November 16, 2021, without objection. No final decisions were made; all items were scheduled for further discussion and action.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Moved TDA financial update to Nov. 16 meeting
• Moved WPCC economic value presentation to Nov. 16 meeting
• Moved FY 20-21 audit presentation to Nov. 16 meeting
• Moved BDI Building Reuse Grant public hearing to Nov. 16 meeting
• Moved ZMA 2021-11 rezoning public hearing to Nov. 16 meeting
• Moved all consent agenda items to Nov. 16 meeting
• Adjourned at 4:22 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners approved over $4 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) expenditures, including $865,000 for EMS equipment, $650,000 for HVAC replacements, $230,000 for water/sewer projects, and directed staff to bid $4,016,030 in sewer pump station upgrades. The board also tabled a decision on withdrawing from two Fonta Flora Trail grants to pursue a one-year extension, which was later granted. Several other items were approved, including a $25,000 match for a Building Reuse grant, $35,000 for animal shelter design, and acceptance of five late property tax exclusion applications.

• Approved $865,000 in ARP EMS equipment purchases (unanimous)
• Approved $650,000 in ARP HVAC replacements (unanimous)
• Approved $230,000 in ARP water/sewer projects (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bid $4,016,030 in ARP sewer pump station upgrades (unanimous)
• Tabled Fonta Flora Trail grant withdrawal until Feb. 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 match for Project T2 Building Reuse grant (unanimous)
• Appropriated $35,000 for animal shelter needs assessment and design (unanimous)
• Approved five late property tax exclusion applications (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Burke County Board of Elections held multiple meetings in October and November 2021 to process absentee, provisional, and supplemental ballots, and to canvass the November 2 election. The board approved the canvass report and submitted it to the State Board of Elections, with vote totals of 4,369 early votes, 5,529 election day votes, and 9,898 total. The board also moved its regular meetings back to the board room in the office.

• Approved canvass report and submission to State Board of Elections (all approved)
• Moved regular meetings back to board room in office (all approved)
• Processed 20 absentee ballots on Oct. 26 (all approved)
• Processed 20 absentee ballots on Nov. 1 (all approved)
• Processed 8 absentee ballots on Nov. 1 election day (all approved)
• Approved 12 supplemental, 5 provisional, and 1 partial provisional ballots (all approved)
• Rejected 4 provisional ballots as ineligible (all approved)
• Approved agenda and minutes at each meeting (all approved)

Public Health Advisory Committee

The Burke County Board of Health unanimously approved appointing Gwen Stephens to the Animal Advisory Board seat #3, replacing Amy Burnette, with a term through 07/31/2022. The board also approved the 2022 meeting resolution, the Burke County Health Policy (except Structure & Motion procedures), and the amended Structure and Motion Procedures Policy. All votes were unanimous with seven members present.

• Appointed Gwen Stephens to Animal Advisory Board seat #3 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Resolution to Establish the Regular Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Burke County Health Policy except Structure & Motion procedures (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Structure and Motion Procedures Policy (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 12, June 9, July 22, and Aug 4 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners held a pre-agenda meeting on October 5, 2021, and moved all items to the October 19 regular meeting without objection. No final decisions were made; the board discussed and forwarded items including a building reuse grant for Project T2, withdrawal from two trail grants, ARP funding proposals, and tax appeals.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Moved all agenda items to Oct. 19 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Moved Building Reuse Grant for Project T2 to Oct. 19 meeting
• Moved withdrawal from PARTF and STBG-DA grants to Oct. 19 meeting
• Moved ARP funding discussion to Oct. 19 meeting
• Moved tax appeals to Oct. 19 meeting
• Moved animal shelter design funding to Oct. 19 meeting
• Moved school capital lottery funds application to Oct. 19 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2021-19, amending Chapter 6 (Animals) of the Burke County Code to grant animal enforcement officers the authority to obtain administrative search and inspection warrants and to enter premises without a warrant in cases of imminent hazard. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Maynard M. Taylor dissenting. The board also approved the agenda with a closed session for litigation and held a public hearing where several residents spoke in favor of the ordinance.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-19 amending Chapter 6, Animals (4-1)
• Approved agenda with addition of closed session for litigation (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on animal ordinance amendment
• Entered closed session for threatened or pending litigation (unanimous)
• Exited closed session with no action taken (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including a $50,000 purchase of 5.54 acres of real property and a $125,275.50 Emergency Fire Dispatch agreement. The board also adopted multiple proclamations and resolutions, reappointed members to county boards, and moved the ARP purchases item to the October meeting. Public comments included requests for an advisory board on racial dialogue and the Confederate monument, but no action was taken on those requests.

• Approved purchase of 5.54 acres (PIN #1841477773) for $50,000 from General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $125,275.50 Priority Dispatch System Implementation Agreement for Emergency Fire Dispatch (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation No. 2021-05 for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-12 supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation No. 2021-06 declaring September as National Recovery Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-13 declaring September as Preparedness Month (unanimous)
• Reappointed Robert Love to Jury Commission and Sara Chester to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Gwen Stephens to Board of Health Seat No. 11 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Burke County Board of Adjustment is meeting to conduct its regular business. The agenda includes a public notice and the adoption of the agenda, indicating a procedural session with no substantive items listed.

• Public notice for the meeting
• Adoption of the agenda

Board of Elections

The Burke County Board of Elections met in regular session and approved an amended agenda moving closed-session items to open session. Members approved the August 10, 2021 meeting minutes as presented. The board also voted to move the November 9, 2021 regular meeting to start immediately after the Canvass session. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved amended agenda moving closed-session items to open session
• Approved minutes from August 10, 2021 regular meeting as presented
• Approved adjusting November 9, 2021 regular meeting time to begin after Canvass session
• Adjourned at 11:18 AM

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners held a pre-agenda meeting on September 7, 2021, where they adopted Proclamation No. 2021-04 declaring September 11, 2021, as the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. All other agenda items, including presentations, public hearings, and consent agenda items, were moved without objection to the regular meeting on September 21, 2021. No other final decisions were made at this pre-agenda meeting.

• Adopted Proclamation No. 2021-04 for 9/11 Day of Remembrance (unanimous)
• Moved NCVRS presentation to regular meeting
• Moved Burke Recovery proclamation request to regular meeting
• Moved CDBG public hearing to regular meeting
• Moved consent agenda items (breast cancer resolution, jury commission reappointment, planning board reappointment, Council on Aging bylaws, MOU with Catawba County, fire dispatch agreement, LEPC appointment, HVAC updates, position reclassification, detention officer update, tax reports) to regular meeting
• Moved ARP purchases discussion to regular meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board adopted Ordinance 2021-18, appropriating $17,575,650 in American Rescue Plan Act funds across public health, economic impact, premium pay, and water/sewer categories, with all expenditures requiring prior Board approval. It also adopted Ordinance 2021-16, rezoning an 8.48-acre parcel (REID# 20012) on NC-18/US-64 from Residential Two to General Business by a 4-1 vote. The Board approved the purchase of two properties on Kirksey Drive for up to $45,000 from the General Fund.

• Adopted ARPA grant project ordinance 2021-18 appropriating $17,575,650 (unanimous)
• Rezoned 8.48-acre parcel from R-2 to General Business via Ordinance 2021-16 (4-1)
• Approved purchase of real property on Kirksey Drive, up to $45,000 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Entered and exited closed session for litigation, personnel, and economic development (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners approved a $12,500 General Fund appropriation for the county's share of a Building Reuse grant match for Project Husky II, a local company expansion expected to create 60 jobs. The board also denied a rezoning request (ZMA 2021-10) for a contractor's storage yard, and tabled another rezoning (ZMA 2021-09) to the August 24 recessed meeting. Several contracts and appointments were approved on the consent agenda.

• Approved $12,500 Fund Balance appropriation for Project Husky II grant match (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning ZMA 2021-10 for contractor's storage yard (2-1)
• Tabled rezoning ZMA 2021-09 to August 24 recessed meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $128,650 HVAC controls contract with Trane US Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $128,782 courthouse security camera contract with Sage Security Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved $318,000 inmate medical services contract with IMS Correctional Healthcare (unanimous)
• Approved 10-year fire protection contracts for Enola and Drowning Creek VFDs (unanimous)
• Approved KIA memorial gift and transfer agreement (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only a public meeting notice and does not list specific items for discussion or decision. No specific cases, ordinances, or contracts are detailed in the source text.

Board of Elections

The Burke County Board of Elections approved the list of precinct workers for the upcoming municipal/school board election as presented by Director Debbie Mace. The board also approved the July 13 and July 20 meeting minutes, with one abstention, and handled a candidate challenge against Jimmy Jacumin for Valdese mayor, scheduling a hearing for August 19, 2021.

• Approved precinct worker list for early voting and election day (all approved)
• Approved July 13, 2021 regular session minutes and July 20, 2021 special session minutes (3 approved, 1 abstained, 1 absent)
• Scheduled hearing for candidate challenge against Jimmy Jacumin for August 19, 2021 at 2 PM in room 132
• Signed 6-month evaluation review for Kenny by Chairman LH Kirksey

Public Health Advisory Committee

The Burke County Board of Health met on August 4, 2021, and approved the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. No formal decisions were made, but the Local Health Director proposed mandating the COVID vaccine for Health Department employees and requiring face masks in clinical settings, with possible exemptions for medical and religious reasons. The board also discussed a monthly evaluation process for the new Health Director and an upcoming public reception.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for May 12 and June 9, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for July 22, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners held a pre-agenda meeting on August 3, 2021, and moved all items to the regular meeting on August 17, 2021, without objection. No final decisions were made; all items were scheduled for formal consideration. Items include a Building Reuse grant for Project Husky II, two rezoning requests, and various contracts and appointments.

• Moved Building Reuse grant for Project Husky II to Aug. 17 regular meeting
• Moved ZMA 2021-09 rezoning (8.48 acres to General Business) to Aug. 17 regular meeting
• Moved ZMA 2021-10 rezoning (1.14 acres to General Business) to Aug. 17 regular meeting
• Moved 10-year fire protection contracts for Enola and Drowning Creek VFDs to Aug. 17 regular meeting
• Moved $128,782 courthouse security camera contract with Sage Security Solutions to Aug. 17 regular meeting
• Moved $318,000 inmate medical services contract renewal with IMS Correctional Healthcare to Aug. 17 regular meeting
• Moved order to collect 2021 taxes to Aug. 17 regular meeting
• Moved KIA veteran's memorial ownership & maintenance agreement to consent agenda for Aug. 17 regular meeting

Public Health Advisory Committee

The Burke County Board of Health held a special meeting via Zoom and unanimously approved appointing Local Health Director Danny Scalise II to the Dangerous Animal Appeal Board for a 3-year term ending April 30, 2024. The appointment filled Seat #5, which had been vacant. The board also approved the meeting agenda unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Danny Scalise II to Dangerous Animal Appeal Board, Seat #5, 3-year term ending April 30, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners adopted three zoning ordinances. Ordinance 2021-13 amended the County Zoning Ordinance to correct errors and incorporate Planning Board recommendations. Ordinance 2021-15 rezoned 35 parcels in the Hawksbill subdivision to Residential One (R-1), two parcels to General Business (G-B), and one parcel to Planned Residential Mixed-Use, rescinding the original master development plan. Ordinance 2021-14 rezoned a 1.23-acre portion of a parcel on NC18/US64 to General Business (G-B).

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-13, amending the Zoning Ordinance to include Planning Board and staff-recommended text changes (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-15, rezoning 35 Hawksbill parcels to R-1, two parcels to G-B, and one parcel to PRMU, and rescinding the master plan (4-1, Commissioner Abele dissenting).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-14, rezoning a 1.23-acre portion of a parcel at 796 NC18/US64 to General Business (unanimous).
• Approved the consent agenda, including designating Chairman Brittain as voting delegate for the NCACC conference.
• Approved a $185,000 contract with Moseley Architects for a master facility plan/space needs assessment.
• Approved a $158,000 contract with LaBella Associates for landfill monitoring and engineering services.
• Approved a resolution supporting Partners Health Management's amended bylaws, allowing more than 21 voting members.
• Authorized up to $25,000 for demolition and cleanup of a condemned property at 2372 Ridgecreek Drive.

Board of Elections

This agenda provides no specific items for the Burke County Board of Elections meeting on July 13, 2021. It only notes that if no agenda is listed, only minutes are posted, suggesting the meeting may be procedural or the agenda is unavailable.

The Burke County Board of Elections met July 13 and 20, 2021. On July 13, the board approved one-stop early voting hours (8 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 14–15, 18–22, 25–29; 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Oct. 30), approved Director Mace's hiring of Mary Lou Furr to cover the office during staff training, and voted to request guidance from the State Board of Elections on whether county approval is needed to hire an outside attorney. On July 20, the board held a special session to elect Sandi Walker as secretary.

• Approved one-stop early voting hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 14–15, 18–22, 25–29, and 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Oct. 30.
• Approved Director Mace's hiring of Mary Lou Furr to cover the office during staff training.
• Approved a motion to request guidance from the State Board of Elections on whether the board must get County Manager and Commissioners approval to hire an outside attorney.
• Approved Director Mace attending political party meetings to present on the Board of Elections.
• Approved the June 1 regular, June 1 closed, and June 22 special session minutes.
• Approved the amended agenda adding the June 1 closed session minutes to the approval list.
• Elected Sandi Walker as secretary in the July 20 special session (3–2 vote).

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners held a pre-agenda meeting and moved all items to the regular meeting on July 20, 2021, without objection. Key items include a zoning text amendment (ZTA 2021-02) to correct the adopted zoning ordinance, three zoning map amendments (ZMA 2021-02, 2021-03), acceptance of $17,575,650 in American Rescue Plan funds, and a $185,000 contract with Moseley Architects for a space needs assessment. The board also approved a personnel policy revision and the Purdue Pharma reorganization plan in open session after closed session.

• Moved ZTA 2021-02 (zoning text amendment) to the July 20 regular meeting without objection.
• Moved ZMA 2021-02 (Hawksbill rezoning) to the July 20 regular meeting without objection.
• Moved ZMA 2021-03 (NC18/US64 rezoning) to the July 20 regular meeting without objection.
• Moved acceptance of $17,575,650 in American Rescue Plan funds to the July 20 regular meeting without objection.
• Moved $185,000 contract with Moseley Architects for a space needs assessment to the July 20 regular meeting without objection.
• Moved $158,000 annual services contract with LaBella Associates for landfill monitoring to the July 20 regular meeting without objection.
• Approved revision to Personnel Policy Section 3.07 (labor market salary increases) unanimously.
• Approved Purdue Pharma Chapter 11 reorganization plan unanimously.

Planning Board

The Burke County Planning Board is holding a regular meeting on June 24, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural items: a public meeting notice and the agenda itself. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Public meeting notice posted
• Regular planning board agenda for June 24, 2021

Board of Elections

The Burke County Board of Elections held a special session to approve a $375 transfer from the travel line item to the legal services line item to pay attorney Zeyland McKinney Jr. for legal services related to the past election. The board also held a regular session where it approved sending Director Debbie Mace and two new employees to district training, and canceled a June 29 special session after deciding no budget changes were needed.

• Approved transfer of $375 from travel to legal services line item to pay attorney Zeyland McKinney Jr.
• Approved sending Director Debbie Mace and two new employees (Dustin and Kenny) to district training in Alleghany County (4-1 vote, Sandi Walker dissenting).
• Approved minutes from the May 11, 2021 regular meeting as presented.
• Approved agenda as presented at both the special and regular sessions.
• Canceled the June 29, 2021 special session due to no budget concerns.
• Approved entering closed session to approve minutes from the May 11, 2021 closed session.

Animal Advisory Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Burke County Animal Advisory Board meeting on June 16, 2021. The agenda contains only a time and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no listed discussion items, decisions, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be routine with no substantive business specified in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on June 16, 2021

Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Burke County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on June 15, 2021. The agenda includes an outline, full version, and action report documents, but the specific items to be discussed or decided are not listed in the provided text. The agenda appears to be procedural, with no substantive items detailed.

• Agenda outline document
• Full agenda version document
• Agenda action report document

The Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 21-22 Budget Ordinance (No. 2021-12) with a continued tax rate of 69.5 cents per $100 valuation. The board also approved an amendment to fund a jail sworn lieutenant position using lapsed salaries. The budget was adopted by a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Maynard M. Taylor voting against.

• Adopted the FY 21-22 Budget Ordinance (No. 2021-12) as presented with an amendment to fund a jail sworn lieutenant position using lapsed salaries (4-1).
• Approved adding a jail sworn lieutenant position to the budget using lapsed salaries (4-1).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-11, amending the Animal Advisory Board to replace a 501(c)3 seat with an at-large breeder seat and add an at-large large animal owner seat (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-05, rescinding the existing Zoning Ordinance and adopting a new one (ZTA 2021-01) (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-06, rezoning 113 parcels from Conservation Estate Lot District to Conservation District (ZMA 2021-04) (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-07, rezoning 158 parcels from Conservation Estate-Lot-Conditional District to Conservation District (ZMA 2021-05) (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-08, rezoning 471 parcels from Conservation Low-Density District to Conservation District (ZMA 2021-06) (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-09, rezoning 119 parcels from Conservation Low-Density-Conditional District to Conservation District (ZMA 2021-07) (unanimous).

Public Health Advisory Committee

The Burke County Board of Health unanimously approved appointing Danny Scalise II as the new Health Director, effective July 12, 2021, and Bryan Steen as Interim Health Director from July 1-11, 2021. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the May 12 meeting. A presentation on the State of the County Health Report was given, but no action was taken on it.

• Appointed Danny Scalise II as Health Director effective July 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed Bryan Steen as Interim Health Director from July 1-11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved revised agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

This is a procedural agenda for the Burke County Board of Adjustment meeting on June 8, 2021. It contains only a public meeting notice and the agenda itself, with no listed substantive items for decision or discussion.

• Public meeting notice for June 8, 2021
• Agenda for June 8, 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners held a pre-agenda meeting and moved all substantive items to the regular meeting on June 15, 2021, without objection. These items include a comprehensive zoning ordinance overhaul, multiple zoning map amendments, the FY 21-22 budget, and an ordinance amendment to the Animal Advisory Board. No final decisions were made at this pre-agenda meeting.

• Moved zoning text amendment ZTA 2021-01 to June 15 regular meeting
• Moved zoning map amendments ZMA 2021-04 through 2021-08 to June 15 regular meeting
• Moved FY 21-22 budget adoption to June 15 regular meeting
• Moved Animal Advisory Board ordinance amendment to June 15 regular meeting
• Moved consent agenda items (grants, appointments, insurance) to June 15 regular meeting
• Approved agenda unanimously (4-0, Mulwee absent)
• Adjourned at 4:10 p.m. unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners, at a recessed meeting, reconsidered the FY 21-22 recommended budget and approved several additions. They added $366,093 for a new dump truck for the Solid Waste Division, increased Sheriff's Office program supplies by $8,000, added funding for one Viper radio for the jail, and added $27,900 for Parks & Recreation equipment. They denied or made no change to several other Sheriff's Office budget appeals, including legal services, TASER program, and civil unrest trailer. The board also cancelled the June 1 budget meeting.

• Added $366,093 for Bell B30E articulated dump truck to Solid Waste Division budget (unanimous)
• Increased Sheriff's Office program supplies by $8,000 for FY 21-22 (unanimous)
• Added funding for one Viper radio to FY 21-22 budget (unanimous)
• Added $27,900 for Parks & Recreation equipment (open dozer blade quick coupler with bucket) to FY 21-22 budget (unanimous)
• No change to recommended budget for Smith Rogers & Aldridge legal services ($25,000)
• No change to recommended budget for TASER Axon Core+ plan ($1,018,395)
• No change to recommended budget for civil unrest storage trailer ($6,200)
• Cancelled June 1, 2021 budget meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners is holding a recessed meeting on May 25, 2021. The agenda outline and full version are available as PDF documents. The agenda text provided contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific action items.

The Burke County Board of Commissioners approved several additions to the FY 21-22 budget, including a fire tax rate increase for Chesterfield, $10,000 for the Oak Hill Community Park & Forest, and $30,000 for the Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail. The board also reviewed the proposed budget, fee changes, and a pay study but took no action on those items. The meeting was recessed until May 27, 2021.

• Included Chesterfield fire tax rate increase from $0.09 to $0.13 in FY 21-22 budget
• Added $10,000 for Oak Hill Community Park & Forest to FY 21-22 budget
• Added $30,000 for Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail to FY 21-22 budget
• Approved agenda unanimously
• Recessed until May 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved parts of the amended animal ordinance, including new chaining/tethering rules (Sec. 6-12) and enforcement/impoundment sections (Sec. 6-73, 6-131), each by a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Taylor dissenting. The Board also approved exceptions to the Alpine Mill DIG grant performance requirements and a $14,410 grant payment, and received the FY 2021-22 recommended budget, scheduling a public hearing for June 15, 2021.

• Adopted Sec. 6-12 chaining/tethering rules (4-1)
• Adopted Sec. 6-73 and 6-131 enforcement/impoundment (4-1)
• Approved Alpine Mill DIG grant exceptions and $14,410 payment (unanimous)
• Received FY 2021-22 recommended budget, set June 15 hearing (unanimous)
• Reappointed Craig Baker to Drexel Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of PARTF parcels for Fonta Flora Trail (unanimous)
• Accepted Jonas Ridge wetland property donation (unanimous)
• Approved JCPC FY 21-22 plan and funding allocation (unanimous)

Public Health Advisory Committee

The Burke County Board of Health unanimously approved a conditional offer of employment to Danny Scalise II for the position of Local Health Director, pending background check, drug screening, and salary approval by the County Manager or County Commissioners. The board also unanimously reappointed Megan Bradley and Dr. Linda Schilkowsky to the Dangerous Animal Appeal Board for three-year terms. The board went into closed session to discuss personnel matters and received a report on communicable disease trends, but took no action on the report.

• Approved conditional offer to Danny Scalise II for Local Health Director (unanimous)
• Reappointed Megan Bradley and Dr. Linda Schilkowsky to Dangerous Animal Appeal Board (unanimous)
• Approved closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and April 14 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Elections

This agenda contains no substantive items; it only notes that if no agenda is listed, only minutes have been posted. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is unavailable.

The Burke County Board of Elections held a regular session, approving the agenda and April minutes. The board unanimously voted to move its June meeting to June 1, 2021, due to the director's vacation. Visitors from Select 2000 Group spoke about minority representation on the board and staff, and the chairman noted the board does not request age, race, or gender information from prospective employees. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 13, 2021 regular session minutes (unanimous)
• Moved June meeting to June 1, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a pre-agenda meeting and moved all agenda items without objection to the regular meeting on May 18, 2021, at 6:00 PM. No final decisions were made; items included a proposed animal ordinance revision, exceptions to Alpine Mill DIG performance requirements, and the FY 21-22 budget presentation. The board also received financial reports from TDA, BCPS, WPCC, and other departments.

• Moved animal ordinance amendment to May 18 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Moved Alpine Mill DIG exceptions to May 18 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Moved FY 21-22 budget presentation to May 18 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Moved all consent agenda items to May 18 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners is holding a recessed meeting on May 4, 2021. The agenda outline and full version are provided as PDF documents, but no specific agenda items are listed in the text provided.

The Burke County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a development and lease agreement with Lake James Glamping, LLC to build tree houses, cabins, and glamping structures on about 15 acres at Fonta Flora County Park. The 25-year agreement allows for a 40-year lease if terms are met, requires 15-30 rental units, and includes $5,000 annual rent plus 3% of gross rental sales. The board also approved a CDBG waterline project closeout, reclassified a staff position, and adopted a resolution on opioid litigation settlement proceeds.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved extract of minutes for CDBG waterline project closeout (unanimous)
• Approved Hoff Development Agreement with Lake James Glamping, LLC for Fonta Flora County Park (unanimous)
• Reclassified Deputy County Manager/Planning Director to Planning Director, salary grade 37 to 35 (unanimous)
• Approved closed session to discuss opioid litigation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-09 on opioid settlement proceeds MOA (unanimous, in closed session)
• Adjourned at 5:08 p.m. (unanimous)

Animal Advisory Board

The Burke County Animal Advisory Board approved revisions to the Breeding and Transfer of Ownership ordinance, incorporating recommended changes from County Attorney JR Simpson and replacing 'SHALL' with 'MUST' in the text. The Animal Services update was tabled due to Kaitlin's absence, and no public comments were made.

• Approved agenda for April 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Breeding and Transfer of Ownership ordinance (unanimous)
• Tabled Animal Services update due to Kaitlin's absence
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners upheld the building inspector's condemnation order for 2372 Ridgecreek Drive, requiring demolition by May 30, 2021, despite the owner's request for an extension to September 30. The board also approved exceptions to a hotel grant agreement, adopted a rezoning, and passed several resolutions and proclamations.

• Upheld condemnation order for 2372 Ridgecreek Drive with May 30, 2021 deadline (3-2)
• Approved exceptions to DIG grant performance requirements for Morganton Lodging Associates (unanimous)
• Adopted Ord. No. 2021-02 amending communications tower height to 150 feet (unanimous)
• Adopted Ord. No. 2021-03 rezoning 2.29 acres at 606 Old NC 18 to R-2 (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. No. 2021-07 opposing marijuana decriminalization/legalization (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation No. 2021-02 designating May 2021 as Public Health Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation No. 2021-03 declaring May 6, 2021 as National Day of Prayer (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Berley to Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)

Public Health Advisory Committee

The Burke County Board of Health unanimously approved five annual policies, including four with verbiage changes and one without changes. The board also unanimously approved the 2020 Child Protection/Child Fatality Annual Report, with one abstention. The board agreed to cancel the May 5 meeting and reschedule to May 19 to accommodate the Health Director search timeline. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved five annual Board of Health policies (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Child Protection/Child Fatality Annual Report (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Agreed to cancel May 5 meeting and reschedule to May 19

Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Burke County Board of Commissioners meeting. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, only a notice about ADA accommodations. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda is empty or was not provided.

• No agenda items listed
• ADA accommodation notice included

The Burke County Board of Commissioners held a pre-agenda meeting and moved several items to the April 20 regular meeting without objection, including public hearings on a hotel grant exception, a radio tower height increase, a zoning map amendment, and a water grant closeout. The board also moved consent agenda items, a Lake James glamping lease agreement, and a condemnation appeal to the regular meeting. No final decisions were made during this pre-agenda session.

• Moved DIG grant exception for Morganton Lodging Associates to April 20 regular meeting
• Moved radio tower height increase request (100 to 150 feet) to April 20 regular meeting
• Moved ZMA 2021-01 rezoning request to April 20 regular meeting
• Moved CDBG water project closeout public hearing to April 20 regular meeting
• Moved consent agenda items (marijuana resolution, proclamations, library appointment) to April 20 regular meeting
• Moved Lake James Glamping lease agreement to May 4 recessed meeting
• Moved condemnation appeal (Case File 072-19) to April 20 regular meeting
• Approved closed session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners met to receive two presentations: WPCC's 2021-22 budget request and the NCACC legislative goals for the 20-21 biennium. No formal action was taken on either item. The board approved the meeting agenda and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously.
• Heard WPCC's 2021-22 budget request; no action taken.
• Heard NCACC legislative goals for 20-21 biennium; no action taken.
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously at 9:58 a.m.

Board of Elections

The Burke County Board of Elections held a special called meeting and approved the purchase of Ballot on Demand election equipment for $32,000, funded by additional CARES funds. The board also approved hiring Dustin Wise as Election Specialist II, pending a background check and drug test, with a six-month probation period. The meeting included a closed session to interview a candidate and discuss legal matters, and discussion of proposed state legislation SB 326 with no action taken.

• Approved agenda as amended to add discussion on operational procedures
• Approved going into closed session to meet with a candidate and discuss legal matters
• Approved purchase of Ballot on Demand election equipment for $32,000, funded by CARES funds
• Approved hiring Dustin Wise for Election Specialist II, pending background check/drug test, with 6-month probation
• Approved adjournment at 11:57 AM

Animal Advisory Board

The Burke County Animal Advisory Board unanimously approved revisions to the Breeding and Transfer of Ownership section of the animal ordinance, including keeping a health certificate requirement and reducing the Breeder Ambassador reapplication wait from 6 to 3 months. The board also approved a separate revision to section 6-10 d. as proposed by the Animal Services Director. The TNR program has completed two rounds, spaying/neutering 39 cats at a cost of $0.01 per cat, and a new Animal Services Foundation has been established.

• Approved Breeding and Transfer of Ownership ordinance revisions (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to section 6-10 d. as proposed by Animal Services Director (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a four-part package to address detention officer recruitment and retention, including a 5% pay increase, retention bonuses, reinstating 15 part-time positions, and creating a staff recruitment specialist. The vote was 4 to 1, with Commissioner Taylor dissenting. The Board also approved several resolutions and contracts, including a $100,000 design contract for the Linville Dam Boardwalk and a $550,000 property purchase in Connelly Springs.

• Approved 4-1: Detention officer pay increase (one pay grade/5%), retention bonuses ($600 after year 1, $1,200 after year 2), reinstatement of 15 part-time positions, and creation of a Staff Recruitment and Development Specialist position.
• Adopted unanimously: Proclamation No. 2021-01 designating April 2021 as 'NC 811 Safe Digging Month'.
• Adopted unanimously: Resolution No. 2021-05 supporting increased broadband access in Burke County.
• Adopted unanimously: Resolution No. 2021-06 declaring zero tolerance for littering.
• Approved unanimously: Appointment of Tiffany Cooper to the Library Board of Trustees (Seat No. 5, Valdese resident) through December 31, 2023.
• Approved unanimously: Acceptance of a trail easement from the 1780 Property Owners Association for the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.
• Approved unanimously: Endorsement of Icard Township Fire Rescue's loan agreement with Home Trust Bank for a satellite station and consolidation of existing apparatus loan.
• Approved unanimously: Award of $100,000 contract to Mattern & Craig for design and engineering of the Linville Dam Boardwalk project.

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners held a special joint meeting with the Hickory City Council and unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to partner on constructing an airplane hangar at Hickory Regional Airport. Burke County will contribute up to $600,000 (50% of the capped $1.2 million construction cost) from increased property tax revenues, while Hickory will pay for design and construction. The MOU was also unanimously approved by the Hickory City Council.

• Approved MOU for airport hangar partnership with Hickory (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:45 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Burke County Board of Elections approved the purchase of a DS 450 high-speed scanner and accessories for an estimated $56,000, funded by additional CARES money. The board also directed the director to present a list of other potential CARES-funded items with costs at the next meeting, and scheduled a special meeting on March 23, 2021, to interview a candidate for the Election Specialist II position. No action was taken on the starting salary for that position.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes of the February 9, 2021 regular session.
• Approved the minutes of the February 12, 2021 special called meeting.
• Approved the purchase of the DS 450 scanner and accessories for an estimated $56,000.
• Approved the director presenting a list of requested items and projected costs at the next regular meeting.
• Approved the director pursuing additional, more substantial voting booths.
• Approved the director purchasing back-up electionware for the PC.
• Approved scheduling a special meeting on March 23, 2021, to interview a candidate for the Election Specialist II position.

Public Health Advisory Committee

The Burke County Board of Health unanimously approved the BCHD Strategic Plan for FY 21-22 and the proposed FY22 Health Department budget of $3,669,989, which will be submitted to the County for approval. The board also approved forming a personnel search committee to find a new Health Director, as Rebecca McLeod will retire on July 1, 2021, and changed the April meeting date from April 7 to April 14 to accommodate the hiring process. No public comments or new business were presented.

• Approved the BCHD Strategic Plan for FY 21-22 unanimously.
• Approved the proposed FY22 Health Department budget of $3,669,989 unanimously.
• Approved the formation of a personnel search committee for a new Health Director with a non-voting member.
• Approved revising the regular scheduled meeting date from April 7 to April 14.

Board of Commissioners

The Burke County Board of Commissioners held a pre-agenda meeting and, by unanimous consensus, moved all consent agenda items and most decision items to the next regular meeting on March 16, 2021. These included resolutions on broadband access and littering, a library board appointment, a trail easement, a fire department loan endorsement, tax reports, a WPCC trades building funding letter, and a Linville Dam boardwalk design contract. The only item with a split vote was the Sheriff's detention officer recruitment and retention plan, which was moved to the next meeting by a 3-2 majority, with Commissioners Abele and Taylor voting no. The board also moved an airport hangar partnership MOU to a special meeting on March 9, 2021.

• Approved the agenda unanimously.
• Moved broadband access resolution to March 16 meeting.
• Moved zero tolerance for littering resolution to March 16 meeting.
• Moved library board appointment to March 16 meeting.
• Moved 1780 trail easement acceptance to March 16 meeting.
• Moved Icard fire department loan endorsement to March 16 meeting.
• Moved detention officer pay and retention plan to March 16 meeting (3-2 vote).
• Moved airport hangar MOU to March 9 special meeting.

Animal Advisory Board

The Burke County Animal Advisory Board met via Zoom and approved the agenda and prior minutes unanimously. Public comments raised concerns about the Breeder Standards of Care ordinance, and the board discussed renaming it to 'Breeding and Transfer of Ownership' with a draft to be circulated. No substantive decisions were made on the ordinance; the board also heard an update on animal services activities.

• Approved February 17, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Burke County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on February 16, 2021. The agenda includes an outline, full version, and action report as linked PDF documents. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are in the attachments.

• Agenda outline PDF
• Agenda full version PDF
• Agenda action report PDF

The Board unanimously approved a $3,250 General Fund appropriation as Burke County's share of the local match for a $130,000 Building Reuse Grant for Project Parts, a local company expected to create 16 new jobs. The Board also tabled a $30,000 funding request from Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail until the May 25 budget meeting. Several reports and appointments were accepted or approved unanimously, including the Fonta Flora State Trail update, TDA financial report, and appointments to boards.

• Approved $3,250 appropriation for Project Parts grant match (unanimous)
• Tabled $30,000 F3ST funding request until May 25 budget meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Fonta Flora State Trail update report (unanimous)
• Accepted TDA financial report for period ending Dec. 31, 2020 (unanimous)
• Appointed Pete Aldridge and Elizabeth Guffey as Animal Cruelty Investigators (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Cloy to Blue Ridge Community Action Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dennis Pearson to Foothills Regional Airport Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-03 approving 2019 Local Water Supply Plan (unanimous)

Public Health Advisory Committee

The Burke County Board of Health elected Susan Bingham as Chair and Isaac Crouch as Vice-Chair. The board also scheduled a special meeting for March 3, 2021, to work on the FY22 budget, and accepted the retirement notice of Health Director Rebecca McLeod, effective July 1, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the strategic plan was discussed but not voted on.

• Elected Susan Bingham as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Isaac Crouch as Vice-Chair (roll call vote)
• Scheduled special meeting for March 3, 2021, at 5:00 pm (all in favor)
• Approved closed session for litigation, personnel, and real property matters (unanimous)
• Approved return to open session (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement notice of Health Director Rebecca McLeod, effective July 1, 2021

Board of Commissioners

This is a recessed retreat agenda for the Burke County Board of Commissioners. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and document references, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

• Meeting is a recessed retreat
• Agenda outline and full version documents referenced

The Burke County Board of Commissioners approved a motion allowing the Sheriff to create a temporary sworn officer lieutenant position at the jail through June 30, 2021, funded by lapsed jail salary funds. The vote was 3-2, with Commissioners Brittain, Abele, and Taylor in favor, and Mulwee and Carswell against. The rest of the meeting was a budget/strategic planning session with no other formal decisions, only discussions on facilities, EMS, tax reappraisal, and other topics.

• Approved temporary sworn lieutenant position at jail (3-2)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)