# May 7, 2024

**Body:** Buncombe County Government — Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
**Date:** May 7, 2024 5:00 PM EDT (2024-05-07T17:00:00-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980

## Summary

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will meet on May 7th, addressing a broad range of topics impacting the county. The agenda includes routine approvals like permits for firework displays and updates on tax collection, alongside presentations recognizing Air Quality Awareness Week and Older Americans Month. A significant portion of the meeting focused on approving a series of consent agenda items, streamlining various county operations.

Several key decisions are expected regarding issues that directly affect residents. The Board will be considering a first reading of the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement, which governs waste management services in Buncombe County. They also discussed extending a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining operations, and approved grant funding for projects like the Barnardsville Bridge and ambulance services. A public hearing was held regarding a Fire Service District Line Modification, allowing for community input on this matter.

For those interested in county finances and future planning, a budget work session is scheduled for May 9th. Residents can find more information and follow the progress of these discussions on the county's website or by attending future Board meetings.

## Agenda

- [Call To Order](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11374)
- [Discussion / Adjustment / Approval To Follow Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11375)
- [Consent Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11376)
- [Resolution Approving Pyrotechnic Experts for Firework Displays](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11377)
- [Resolution Awarding a Service Firearm to a Retiring Deputy of the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office - Joseph Pierce](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11378)
- [Resolution Awarding a Service Firearm to a Retiring Deputy of the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office - Aaron Lawson](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11379)
- [Tax Collection Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11380)
- [Transfer of Two Surplus Parcels to the NC Department of Transportation](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11381)
- [Non-Warranty Deed - Parcel 031](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11382)
- [Resolution Supporting NC DOT NC-63 Turning Lane Project](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11383)
- [Budget Amendment - State Accreditation Priority Grant](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11384)
- [Fund 327 - CAPE Language Access Plan Grant](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11385)
- [Fund 335 Buncombe County Schools Request for Lottery Project Submission Approval](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11386)
- [Fund 224 - Conservation Easements](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11387)
- [Public Comment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11388)
- [Good News](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11389)
- [Presentations](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11390)
- [Air Quality Awareness Week](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11391)
- [Older Americans Month](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11392)
- [Financial Quarterly Report - FY24 Third Quarter](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11393)
- [Public Hearings](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11394)
- [Fire Service District Line Modification](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11395)
- [County Manager's Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11396)
- [Old Business](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11397)
- [New Business](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11398)
- [Solid Waste Franchise Agreement - First Reading](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11399)
- [Clean Water Fund Awards](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11400)
- [Cryptocurrency Mining Moratorium: One Year Extension](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11401)
- [Fund 327 - Barnardsville Bridge Replacement Grant](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11402)
- [Fund ISF 100: Increase Revenue and Expenses, Transfer for Ambulance](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11403)
- [Resolution to Support Sustainable Procurement for Buncombe County Government](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11404)
- [Appointment Clerk to the Board of Commissioners](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11405)
- [Early Childhood Education & Development Fund Committee](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11406)
- [Strategic Partnership Grants Committee](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11407)
- [Agricultural Advisory Board for Farmland Preservation](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11408)
- [Land Conservation Advisory Board](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11409)
- [Reports on Boards and Commissions](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11410)
- [Announcements](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11411)
- [Closed Session / Open Session](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11412)
- [Adjournment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980/item/11413)

## Votes

- Approve Resolution. — Passed
- Approve Resolution. — Passed
- Approve Resolution. — Passed

## Documents

- [minutes_2024-05-07.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1980?document=4491)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://buncombeconc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/3596)