# Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

**Body:** Burke County Government — Board of Commissioners
**Date:** October 20, 2025 6:00 PM EDT (2025-10-20T18:00:00-04:00)
**Location:** COMMISSIONERS' MEETING ROOM, 110 N. Green Street, Morganton, Morganton, NC, 28655

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441

## Summary

The upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting, scheduled for October 20th at 6:00 PM, will cover a variety of topics impacting Burke County. The agenda includes presentations from local organizations like Foothills Conservancy and EcoForesters, as well as recognition of Chamber of Commerce Month. Commissioners will also hear updates from Partners Health Management and the Parks & Recreation Department, alongside announcements regarding vacancies on various boards and committees.

A key item for public attention is a zoning map amendment (ZMA 2025-05) concerning property on NC 126, which will be the subject of a public hearing. The Board will also consider resolutions supporting veterans and approving an agent for a construction project, requiring their formal decision. Citizens are welcome to pre-register to speak on any agenda item for up to three minutes, providing an opportunity to share their perspectives.

Finally, the Board may convene a closed session depending on matters requiring confidential discussion. Interested individuals can find more details about board and committee vacancies by contacting the Clerk’s office, and are encouraged to attend or watch the meeting online for a comprehensive overview of county business.

## Agenda

- [CALL TO ORDER](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7938)
- [INVOCATION](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7939)
- [PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7940)
- [APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS AMENDED](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7941)
- [APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7942)
- [PRESENTATIONS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7943)
- [BCCOC Proclamation Declaring October as Chamber of Commerce Month](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7944)
- [FCNC - Informational Update from Foothills Conservancy of NC](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7945)
- [EF - Forest Restoration and Planning](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7946)
- [CM - Foster Care Presentation](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7947)
- [SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7948)
- [CD - ZMA 2025-05](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7949)
- [INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7950)
- [RECEIVED COMMENTS FROM ONE (1) CITIZEN](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7951)
- [CONSENT AGENDA](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7952)
- [Clerk Appointment to the America 250 NC Committee](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7953)
- [CM Budget Amendment No. 3](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7954)
- [Tax Approval of Rules of Procedure for the Board of E&R](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7955)
- [Tax Tax Collection Report September 2025](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7956)
- [Tax Tax Refund & Release Report September 2025](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7957)
- [ITEMS FOR DECISION](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7958)
- [Veterans Services - Resolution in Support of Operation Green Light](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7959)
- [CM - Resolution Approving Appointment of Agent for Construction Project](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7960)
- [BOC – Appointment to the America 250 NC Committee](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7961)
- [REPORTS AND COMMENTS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7962)
- [PHM Partners Health Management's Report for the Period Ending June 30, 2025](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7963)
- [Parks & Rec. - Departmental Update](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7964)
- [BOC - Report & Comments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7965)
- [VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7966)
- [Clerk - Boards & Committees Vacancy Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7967)
- [CLOSED SESSION NOT NEEDED, NOT HELD](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7968)
- [ADJOURNED AT 8:00 P.M.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441/item/7969)

## Votes

- EF - Forest Restoration and Planning — Passed, 4-0
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS AMENDED — Passed, 4-0
- ADOPTED ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING MAP & CONSISTENCY STATEMENT — Passed, 4-0
- ADOPTED RESOLUTION — Passed, 4-0
- ADOPTED RESOLUTION — Passed, 4-0
- ACCEPTED REPORT — Passed, 4-0
- APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES — Passed, 4-0
- FCNC - Informational Update from Foothills Conservancy of NC — Passed, 4-0
- CONSENT AGENDA — Passed, 4-0
- APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER STROUD TO REPLACE VICE CHAIRMAN SMITH — Passed, 4-0

## Documents

- [agenda_packet_2025-10-20.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441?document=2629)
- [agenda_2025-10-20.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441?document=2602)
- [minutes_2025-10-20.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441?document=3161)
- [action_report_2025-10-20.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1441?document=2630)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://burkeconc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/898)