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   "summary": "The board will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for the property at 2524 Branch Drive in Valdese. They will also consider adoption of the FY 2026‑2027 budget. Several administrative items, including clerk appointments and a budget amendment for the Foothills Higher Education Center HVAC replacement, will be reviewed.",
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   "summary": "The board will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Article 8 of the Burke County Zoning Ordinance. The consent agenda includes multiple budget amendments totaling over $3.9 million, appointments to boards, and a resolution creating a Veterans Services Board. Items for decision include approval of an interlocal development agreement (placeholder), an engineering services contract for the landfill, and appointments to the America 250 Committee. The board will also consider tax reports and an interim tax administrator appointment.",
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   "summary": "The Burke County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, April 6, 2026. The agenda includes routine items: call to order, approval of the agenda, and a closed‑session presentation by Chairman Jeffrey C. Brittain. No specific contracts, ordinances, or policy proposals are listed for discussion.",
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   "date": "2026-03-30",
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   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on the appointment of a Clerk to the Board and an Interim Health Director. The board will also consider additional applicants for the Citizens Academy.",
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   "headline": "Board will consider Chestnut Springs Development MOU and budget amendments",
   "summary": "The Burke County Board of Commissioners will discuss a memorandum of understanding for the Chestnut Springs development. They will also vote on several budget amendment items ranging from $5,600 to $2,580,000. Additional agenda items include appointments to the Veterans Service Board and the 2026 Spring Citizens Academy, as well as tax collection and delinquent tax reports.",
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   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on public safety, water and sewer assets, and capital projects. The meeting includes a budget forecast and a strategic prioritization activity. The Board will also consider cancelling the March 6, 2026, work session.",
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   "headline": "County seeks approval for property purchase and contracts for a Crisis Center",
   "summary": "The Burke County Board of Commissioners will consider several budget amendments totaling over $2.5 million, personnel removals and appointments, and a request to approve a property purchase and related contracts for a Facility-Based Crisis Center. Additional items include tax collection and refund reports and a mid‑year fiscal report from the County Manager. The meeting also includes recognitions and public hearings but no final decisions on those items.",
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   "summary": "The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hear two ordinances: one amending Chapter 10 of the Buildings & Building Regulations, and another amending Articles 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 of the County Zoning Ordinance for ZTA 2025-02. The meeting also includes budget amendment approvals ranging from $2,000 to $1,000,000, and a discussion of property surplus sales where reserve requirements were not met. Additional items include appointments to the Opioid Advisory Committee and updates on opioid abatement efforts.",
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   "summary": "The Burke County Local Emergency Planning Committee will review emergency services updates, legislative and policy updates, and training opportunities. The meeting includes a presentation of proposed by‑laws, a vote on the new by‑laws, and the appointment of committee members.",
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   "headline": "Board will vote on a resolution to award a county‑issued sidearm and badge",
   "summary": "The Burke County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to award a county‑issued service sidearm and badge to the sheriff. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as removal of two board members and adoption of the 2024 Local Water Supply Plan. Tax collection and refund reports for the period ending December 31, 2025 will be presented.",
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