# July 16, 2024 **Body:** Buncombe County Government — Buncombe County Board of Commissioners **Date:** July 16, 2024 5:00 PM EDT (2024-07-16T17:00:00-04:00) **Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752 ## Summary The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting on July 16th will cover a wide range of topics impacting our community. Discussions are expected regarding initiatives like the Leading with Race Summit and the Community Reparations Commission, along with updates on internal audits and improvements to our public alert system. A presentation will also detail findings from a study examining fairness in property assessments, which could lead to changes in how properties are valued. A significant portion of the meeting will focus on budget decisions, including final approval of the FY2025 budget and adjustments to funding for COVID recovery, opioid settlement funds, and various grant programs. Commissioners will also consider appointments to several advisory boards and hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change request on Yates Avenue. A final vote will be taken on the appointment of Robb Hartman as Internal Audit Director. Several ongoing initiatives require continued attention, including a request to extend the Community Reparations Commission, which is pending a decision from Asheville City Council. The Board will also be receiving updates on the Coxe Avenue development solicitation and beginning implementation of recommendations from the Assessment Equity Study. Citizens interested in these topics, or those wanting to learn more about the County’s budget and ongoing programs, are encouraged to attend or watch the meeting. ## Agenda - [Commissioners Briefing](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11256) - [July 16, 2024 Briefing Materials](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11257) - [B. Leading with Race Summit](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11258) - [C. Community Reparations Commission Update](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11259) - [D. Internal Audit Update](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11260) - [E. Milestone Contract](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11261) - [F. Integrated Public Alert and Warning System](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11262) - [G. Tax Assessment Equity Study](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11263) - [Call To Order](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11264) - [Discussion / Adjustment / Approval To Follow Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11265) - [Consent Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11266) - [Approval of the June 4, 2024 combined Briefing and Regular meeting minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11267) - [Approval of the June 18, 2024 combined Briefing and Regular meeting minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11268) - [Approval of the May 2024 Tax Collection Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11269) - [Budget Amendment to establish 3 new conservation easements and the Conservation Easement Administration project for Kestrel Herb Farm, Sandy Holler Farm and Battle Forest](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11270) - [Public Comment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11271) - [Good News](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11272) - [Presentations](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11273) - [July 2024 as Parks and Rec Proclamation](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11274) - [Public Hearings](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11275) - [Public Hearing to consider rezoning Yates Ave from R-1 Residential and CR Conference Resort to R-1 Residential](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11276) - [County Manager's Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11277) - [Old Business](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11278) - [New Business](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11279) - [Budget Amendment to accept grant funds from the NC Department of Public Safety to expand the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11280) - [Resolution authorizing the execution of Opioid Settlements and approving the second supplemental agreement for additional funds](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11281) - [Authorization to execute two construction contracts with Ryse Construction at 35 Woodfin Street for 1) Forward Facing Facility renovation; and 2) 911 Backup Center renovation and; 3) approve budget amendments to reallocate funds](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11282) - [Authorizing Fiscal Year 2025 FTA Section 5307 Fund Rescission to City of Asheville with conditions](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11283) - [Resolution to support the approval to not prohibit Mountain Housing Opportunities, Inc. From seeking property tax exemption for its Lakeshore Villas project consistent with the FY2025 Affordable Housing Services Program (AHSP)](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11284) - [Resolution in support of prioritizing public schools and opposing unaccountable, taxpayer-funded private school vouchers](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11285) - [Board Appointments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11286) - [Early Childhood Education - 4 appointments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11287) - [Land Conservation Advisory Board - 2 appointments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11288) - [Board of Adjustment - Appointment of Alternate member to Regular member](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11289) - [Asheville Buncombe Technical CC Board of Trustees - 1 appointment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11290) - [Announcements](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11291) - [Closed Session / Open Session](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11292) - [Adjournment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752/item/11293) ## Votes - Approval of the June 4, 2024 combined Briefing and Regular meeting minutes — Passed, 6-0 - Approval of the June 18, 2024 combined Briefing and Regular meeting minutes — Passed, 6-0 - Approval of the May 2024 Tax Collection Report — Passed, 6-0 - Budget Amendment to establish 3 new conservation easements and the Conservation Easement Administration project for Kestrel Herb Farm, Sandy Holler Farm and Battle Forest — Passed, 6-0 ## Documents - [minutes_2024-07-16.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1752?document=4111) ## Sources - [CivicClerk](https://buncombeconc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/3592)