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Board of Commissioners' Agenda

November 19, 2024

Briefing Meeting

The Briefing will be held at 3:00 p.m. on November 19 in the Commissioners' Chamber to hear updates from Staff.

Briefing Agenda

Materials:

Helene Recovery Update Shared Leave Policy Update FCC Update

Regular Meeting

The Regular Business meeting will be held at 5:00 on November 19 in the Commissioners' Chamber, located at 200 College Street in downtown Asheville.

Call To Order Top of Page

Discussion / Adjustment / Approval To Follow Agenda Top of Page

Consent Agenda Top of Page

  1. Approval of the November 1, 2024 special meeting minutes
  2. Approval of the November 7, 2024 regular meeting minutes
  3. Budget amendment to accept extending grant funds for the Medication Assisted Treatment program in the Detention Facility
  4. Budget amendment to accept the Digital Opportunities Grant awarded from Dogwood Digital Literacy for Buncombe County Public Libraries
  5. Authorization for the County Manager to enter into a contract with Enterprises G for the Detention Center Shower Repair Project

Public Comment Top of Page

Good News Top of Page

  1. Recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Presentations Top of Page

  1. Proclamation recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month
  2. Proclamation honoring Commissioner Beach-Ferrara years of service
  3. Proclamation honoring Chairman Newman years of service
  4. Financial quarterly update – 4th quarter, FY2024
  5. Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) quarterly update

Public Hearings Top of Page

  1. Public Hearing to consider an amendment to Chapter 78 of the Buncombe County Zoning Ordinance to regulate crypto-currency mining operations, data centers, and government protective services
  2. Public Hearing to consider an amendment to Chapter 78 of the Buncombe County Zoning Ordinance to create standards to allow Emergency Housing within Buncombe County in response to Tropical Storm Helene

  3. Public Hearing to consider the administration of a small business job retainage grant program to assist those individuals who have suffered substantial financial damages due to Hurricane Helene

County Manager's Report Top of Page

  1. Introduction of David Sweat, Health and Human Services Director

Old Business Top of Page

New Business Top of Page

  1. Authorization to reallocate COVID Recovery Funding from the Ferry Road Infrastructure project to Coxe Avenue Affordable Housing Development project
  2. Authorization for the County Manager to execute individual structure leases between the County and Milestone Towers, land lease between the County and property owners of the Broad River tower, and co-location lease between the County and Verizon Wireless for radio towers and to improve cellular connectivity
  3. Authorization for the County Manager to amend the Mountain Community Capital Fund Operating Agreement
  4. Budget amendment to purchase three pieces of equipment for Solid Waste that are currently used on month-to-month leases
  5. Budget amendment to appropriate State 911 fund balance for backup center equipment, recorders, additional training, increased telephone expenses, fire station alerting, CAD upgrades, and equipment maintenance & monitoring
  6. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Asheville and Black Mounatin for debris removal
    • Resolution
    • More information
  7. Resolution authorizing the County Manager to contract with Grace Covenant to administer the Household Assistance Program and to allocate the remaining fundings to Economic Services for Household Assistance

Board Appointments Top of Page

  • No Board appointments at this time

Announcements Top of Page

Monday, December 2 in the Commission Chambers:

  • Briefing Meeting - 3:00 p.m.
  • Organizational Meeting - 5:00 p.m. to swear in new Comissioner, Jennifer Horton
  • Regular Meeting - to follow the Organizational Meeting

Closed Session / Open Session Top of Page

Adjournment Top of Page