Cherokee County, NC
Recent Cherokee County public meeting topics include planning & zoning, budget & taxes, contracts & procurement, resolutions & ordinances, public safety, housing.
Topics found in recent meetings
- Planning & zoning
- Budget & taxes
- Contracts & procurement
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Public safety
- Housing
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We have no upcoming meetings on file for Cherokee County. The most recent record we hold is from Tue Aug 18, 2026. Newer meetings may not have been published to the official portal yet, or may not have been collected by us yet — this is a statement about our record, not about whether the board or council has met.
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to vote on budget revisions, fee hikes, and fire contracts
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will consider multiple budget revisions, including a $65,630 change order for an EMS station generator and a $262,531 request from Cherokee County Schools for sales tax funds. They will also vote on proposed fee increases for out-of-county inmate housing and out-of-state civil process fees, as well as several fire department contracts and funding requests. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Budget revision of $65,630 for EMS Station 2 generator change order
- Budget revision of $262,531 for Cherokee County Schools capital expenditures from Article 40/42 sales tax
- Sheriff's request to increase out-of-county inmate housing fees to $60/day
- Sheriff's request to increase out-of-state civil process fee to $100 per paper
- Wolf Creek Fire Department request for $28,693.12 for vehicle extrication tools
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Cherokee County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
August 18, 2026
5:30 P.M.
I.
Call to Order by Chairman
II.
Invocation
III.
Pledge
IV.
Ethics Statement “Members of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners are reminded and
advised of their duties under state law and the Cherokee County Code of Ethics Resolution, as such
may pertain of their personal actions and actions of the board”.
V.
Modification of Agenda
VI.
Agenda Adoption
VII.
Public Comment Period
VIII.
Budget and Finance
a) Budget Revision for Carry-Forward of FY26 Budgeted Funds
b) Budget Revision in the Amount of $65,630 for Change Order for EMS Station 2 Generator
c) Approve Change Order # 2, Budget Revision and Amended Capital Project Ordinance for VA/Sr
Center Facility Project
d) Budget Revision for Use of Contingency in the Amount of $1,000 (County’s deductible) for
Airport Automated Weather Observation System Repairs (We received insurance proceeds in the
amount of $7,932)
e) Budget Revision in the Amount of $262,531 for Cherokee County Schools Request for Use of
Article 40/42 Sales Tax for Various Capital Expenditures
f) Budget Revision for Use of Contingency in the Amount of $13,070 to Cover County’s Share of
Increased Cooperative Extension Salaries and Benefits for FY2027 (This is a result of the recent
UNC-approved pay increases)
g) Budget Revision for Use of Contingency in the Amount of $3,196 to Provide a Stipend for the
Grant Specialist for Assigned …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Board of Social Services
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Cherokee County N.C. Department of Social Services
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
July 21, 2026
5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
I.
Call to Order
Chair Phillips called the meeting to order at 4:59 P.M.
Members Present:
Bo Phillips – Chair
Dr. Catherine Yost - Member
Jaems Jallah – Member
II.
Approval of the Agenda
At the request of the director, the Board amended the agenda to delete Item V-A
DSS Strategic Planning to be addressed at a later meeting. Dr. Yost made the
motion to amend, seconded by Mr. Jallah and approved unanimously.
III.
Adoption of Minutes
Dr. Yost motioned that the minutes be adopted as presented, seconded by Mr.
Jallah and approved unanimously.
IV.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
V.
Old Business
a. Community Awareness Event
Dr. Yost advised that the planning for the adoption and foster care event
scheduled for October 17th at the Hackney Warehouse is going well. She is
working with DSS staff members Clesia Wells and Cathrine Thorley. Clesia
created a flyer for the event, which was shown by Dr. Yost. The title of the
CHEROKEE COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
4800 West U.S. Highway 64, Murphy, NC 28906
828-837-7455
event is “Be the Village.” Dr. Yost reported that Parkers restaurant is going to
cater for the event and that there are approximately 100 invitations going
out. Dr. Yost explained that they would utilize adoption funds to sponsor the
event which will serve to recognize our long-st …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Cherokee County Planning Board
Planning Board to review draft High Impact Land Use ordinance
The Cherokee County Planning Board is meeting to review and discuss a draft ordinance regulating high impact land uses, such as asphalt plants, quarries, cryptomines, and fuel storage centers. The ordinance proposes a 2,000-foot distance from protected sites, along with requirements for vegetative barriers, dust controls, paving, and fencing. The board is only discussing the draft; no final decision is scheduled at this meeting.
- Draft ordinance defines high impact land uses including asphalt plants, cryptomines, data processing facilities, quarries, and fuel storage centers
- Proposed 2,000-foot minimum distance from protected sites like schools, day cares, homes, and lakes
- Requires vegetative barriers, dust-alleviation road materials, and 100-foot paved access roads
- Solar energy systems must be set back 100 feet from road centerlines and residential property lines
- Exempts Qualla Boundary tribal lands from the ordinance
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Cherokee County Planning Board
Meeting Agenda
July 14, 2026
5:30 p.m.
I.
Call to Order by Chairman
II.
Invocation
III.
Pledge
IV.
Review and Discuss High Impact Ordinance Draft
V.
Adjourn
1
HIGH IMPACT LAND USE
Table of Contents
A. Title ................................................................................................................... 2
B. Purpose ............................................................................................................. 2
C. Authority & Jurisdiction ...................................................................................... 2
D. Definitions ......................................................................................................... 2
E.
Prohibitions ....................................................................................................... 7
F.
Location distance restrictions ............................................................................. 7
G. Setbacks, buffers and dust controls .................................................................... 7
H. High impact land use authorization procedure .................................................... 9
I.
Appeals and variances ..................................................................................... 14
J. Permit Issuance ............................................................................................... 14
K.
Non-conforming use ....................................... …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
Board of Social Services
Board approves Energy Outreach Plan and discusses 36-hour work week
The Cherokee County Board of Social Services approved the Energy Outreach Plan and discussed a potential shift to a 36-hour work week in response to budget concerns. The board also reviewed updates on strategic planning, child welfare legislation, and a request to reduce SNAP reimbursement costs. No formal action was taken on the strategic plan or meeting schedule changes, which are pending further feedback.
- Approved the Energy Outreach Plan and signed documentation to distribute materials for Crisis Intervention and Low Income Energy Assistance programs.
- Discussed a proposed 36-hour work week across county departments to address rising compensation costs, including longevity pay and entry-level salary adjustments.
- Reviewed HB 1144, which proposes a $550,000 recurring funding stream for a new NCDHHS escalation team for high-risk child welfare cases.
- Submitted a letter to the Legislature requesting a reduction in the county's required SNAP reimbursement amount due to financial impact.
- Discussed changing regular board meetings to the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., pending feedback from County Commissioners.
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Cherokee County N.C. Department of Social Services
Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes
June 16, 2026
5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
I.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 PM by Chairman Bo Phillips
Members present:
Bo Phillips – Chair
Dr. Catherine Yost, Member
James Jallah, member, (via telephone)
II.
Approval of the Agenda
The Board amended the agenda to move Item F from New Business to become Item C under Old
Business. The Board also amended the agenda for Item F under New Business to be listed as
Commissioners.
Motion: Dr. Catherine Yost made a motion to amend the agenda as presented and adopt the
agenda. Mr. James Jallah seconded the motion.
III.
Adoption of Minutes
Director McGee requested that the Board amend the agenda to include discussion regarding
DSS Board meeting dates and times.
The Board amended the May 2026 Board Meeting Minutes under VI. New Business, Item B.
Community Awareness Event – Adoptions.
The sentence was revised to read:
The initiative includes hosting an annual community event focused on recognizing foster
parents, educating the public regarding foster care and adoption, and celebrating adoptive
families.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
4800 West U.S. Highway 64, Murphy, NC 28906
828-837-7455
Motion: Mr. James Jallah made a motion to amend the May 19, 2026 meeting minutes as
presented and ado …
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