# September 3, 2024

**Body:** Buncombe County Government — Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
**Date:** September 3, 2024 5:00 PM EDT (2024-09-03T17:00:00-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747

## Summary

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will meet on September 3rd, with discussions covering a wide range of topics including potential improvements to the Enka Recreation area, plans for selling unused county property, and a review of the county's financial status. A significant portion of the afternoon meeting will focus on expanding high-speed internet access to underserved areas like Broad River, Upper Hominy, and Fairview through a partnership with BellSouth. Commissioners will also hear updates on the county's healthcare benefits and approve a schedule for the upcoming property reappraisal.

Several key decisions are expected at this meeting, most notably the approval of funding and a plan for the broadband expansion project. The Board will also vote on changes to healthcare benefits that will impact county employees in 2025, including adjustments to employee premiums and limitations on coverage for certain weight-loss medications. Finally, the schedule of values for the 2025 property reappraisal will be formally approved.

These decisions, particularly regarding broadband access and healthcare benefits, have the potential to significantly impact residents across Buncombe County. Interested citizens can find more detailed information and access full meeting documents on the Buncombe County Government website at buncombecounty.org.

## Agenda

- [Continuum of Care Shelter Recommendation](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10387)
- [Sale of Surplus Real Property](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10388)
- [Enka Recreation](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10389)
- [Approval of the August 20, 2024 Regular meeting minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10390)
- [Approval of the July 2024 Tax Collection Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10391)
- [Adoption of the Schedule of Values for 2025 Reappraisal](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10392)
- [Budget Amendment to approve appropriation of Medicaid Hold Harmless funds and approval of reallocation of ARPA funds for Broadband Match](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10393)
- [Health Insurance Benefit Update and proposed changes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10394)
- [Economic Development Commission Appointment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10395)
- [Land Conservation Advisory Board Appointment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10396)
- [Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Appointment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10397)
- [Tourism Development Authority Appointment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10398)
- [Approval of the Consent agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10399)
- [Approval of the August 6, 2024 combined Briefing and Regular meeting minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10400)
- [Resolution approving pyrotechnics experts for conducting fireworks display at the Biltmore Estate on September 7, 2024](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10401)
- [Budget Amendments for compost facility needs](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10402)
- [Memo to inform Board of reclassification of expenditures according to the Government Accounting Standards (GASB)](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10403)
- [Public Comment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10404)
- [Good News](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10405)
- [Buncombe County HHS Economic Services Team won the NC Association of County Commissioners Excellence in Innovation Award](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10406)
- [August 1-7th Proclaimed as World Breastfeeding Week](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10407)
- [August 26-30 Proclaimed as SMART Week](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10408)
- [Tourism Development Authority Board Update](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10409)
- [Public Hearing to consider the Schedule of Values for the 2025 revaluation](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10410)
- [Adoption of a Resolution and a Budget Amendment to accept the Community Development Block Grant Recovery Housing Program grant](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10411)
- [Resolution to apply for DWI Task Force Funding from the NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10412)
- [Budget Amendment and approval of contract for the 200 College Street Renovation project](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10413)
- [Reappointment of Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10414)
- [Reappointment of Home & Community Care Block Grant Advisory Committee](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10415)
- [Reappointment of Health & Human Services Board](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747/item/10416)

## Votes

- Approval of the Consent agenda as presented — Passed, 6-0

## Documents

- [minutes_2024-09-03.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1747?document=4103)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://buncombeconc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/3589)