# April 16, 2024

**Body:** Buncombe County Government — Buncombe County Board of Commissioners
**Date:** April 16, 2024 5:00 PM EDT (2024-04-16T17:00:00-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989

## Summary

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will meet on April 16th, with a primary focus on financial matters and promoting fairness within the community. A significant portion of the meeting will involve approving resolutions related to bond issuance, totaling over $30 million. These funds are earmarked for crucial projects like school system improvements, affordable housing initiatives, and county vehicle purchases. Additionally, the Board will be finalizing details for a bond sale process through the Local Government Commission.

A key item of public interest is the newly passed Non-Discrimination Ordinance, which prohibits discrimination in employment and public accommodations based on a range of characteristics. The Board will also be considering a plan to improve communication services for residents who don’t speak English, particularly those speaking Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian. Citizens may be interested in learning more about the County's efforts to address barriers to fair housing and how they can report potential discrimination.

Beyond these major topics, the Board will recognize several awareness months and days, approve appointments to various boards and committees, and consider contracts related to park development and building renovations. The meeting provides an opportunity to understand how the County is addressing financial needs, promoting inclusivity, and investing in community resources.

## Agenda

- [Call To Order](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12387)
- [Discussion / Adjustment / Approval To Follow Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12388)
- [Consent Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12389)
- [Approval of March 19, 2024 Briefing Meeting Minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12390)
- [Approval of March 19, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12391)
- [Approval of April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12392)
- [Budget Amendment for Fund 327 - Fairview Park Development Grant](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12393)
- [Design Contract with CPL Architects for the Renovation of 35 Woodfin](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12394)
- [Child Abuse Awareness Month](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12395)
- [Sexual Assault Awareness Month](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12396)
- [Public Comment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12397)
- [Good News](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12398)
- [Presentations](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12399)
- [Line Worker Appreciation Day](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12400)
- [Telecommunicator Week](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12401)
- [Less Plastic Buncombe Month](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12402)
- [Public Hearings](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12403)
- [County Manager's Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12404)
- [Language Access Plan Update](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12405)
- [Old Business](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12406)
- [New Business](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12407)
- [Approving Resolutions to Authorize the Issuance of General Obligation and Limited Obligation Bonds](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12408)
- [Board Appointments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12409)
- [Mountain Area Workforce Development Board](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12410)
- [Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12411)
- [Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12412)
- [Reports on Boards and Commissions](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12413)
- [Announcements](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12414)
- [Closed Session / Open Session](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12415)
- [Adjournment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989/item/12416)

## Votes

- WHEREAS, we are committed to advancing equitable, responsive, and effective systems that ensure all children and families are healthy and thriving; and WHEREAS, we recognize the need to prioritize kids and invest in more prevention initiatives like home visiting and family-strengthening policies, economic supports, and communitybased child abuse prevention programs at the national, state, and local levels; and NOW, THEREFORE, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Buncombe County and urge all people to recognize this month by building a narrative of hope for children and families through collaboration and the creation of an ecosystem of primary prevention that does not currently exist in this country. — Passed, 6-0
- Motion to discontinue the book-entry system with DTC if it adversely affects the interests of the beneficial owners of the 2024 Bonds. — Passed, 6-0
- Motion to authorize the Authorized Officers to (1) cause the 2024 Bonds to be prepared and (2) when they have been duly sold, (a) execute the 2024 Bonds and (b) turn them over to the registrar. — Passed, 6-0
- Motion to agree, in accordance with Rule 15c2-12, to provide ongoing disclosures to the MSRB. — Passed, 6-0
- Budget Amendment for Fund 327 - Fairview Park Development Grant — Passed, 6-0
- NOW THEREFORE, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim April as Less Plastic Buncombe Month. — Passed, 6-0
- Motion to proclaim April 2024 as Less Plastic Buncombe Month in Buncombe County, NC and urge all government entities, private businesses, and residents to forgo or limit their use of plastic bags, other single-use plastics, and expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam[TM] ) wherever and whenever possible. — Passed, 6-0
- Motion to approve Buncombe County Plan to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing — Passed, 1-0
- Motion to approve the Buncombe County Fair Housing Plan. — Passed, 6-0
- Motion to proclaim April 2024 as Buncombe County Fair Housing Month. — Passed, 6-0
- Commissioner Al Whitesides moved that the following resolution, copies of which having been made available to the Board, be adopted: RESOLUTION #: 24-04-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE COUNTY’S TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION HOUSING BONDS — Passed, 6-0
- Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim the week of April 14 - 20 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in honor of the dedicated individuals whose diligence and professionalism keep our county and community members safe. — Passed, 6-0
- Motion to authorize actions taken by officials of the County to select paying and transfer agents, and a bond registrar. — Passed, 6-0
- NOW THEREFORE, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. — Passed, 6-0
- NOW THEREFORE Buncombe County Board of Commissioners hereby resolves and declares Thursday, April 18, 2024 as Line Worker Appreciation Day in Buncombe County. — Passed, 6-0
- BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners as follows: ... — Passed, 6-0
- Motion to authorize the County to redeem bonds maturing on or before June 1, 2034 will not be subject to redemption prior to maturity and bonds maturing on and after June 1, 2035 will be subject to redemption prior to maturity. — Passed, 6-0
- Motion to direct the Finance Director to create and establish a special fund (the “2024 Project Fund”) — Passed, 6-0
- Motion to request the Commission to sell the 2024 Bonds through a competitive sale. — Passed, 6-0
- Motion to authorize and approve the form and content of the Notice of Sale and the Preliminary Official Statement. — Passed, 6-0
- Motion to authorize and direct the Authorized Officers to execute and deliver any additional certificates, documents, opinions or other papers. — Passed, 6-0
- Commissioner Edwards moved that the following resolution, copies of which having been made available to the Board, be adopted. — Passed, 6-0
- All actions of the County, the Chairman of the Board (the “ _Chairman_ ”), the Clerk to the Board (the “ _Clerk_ ”), the County Manager, the Finance Director of the County, the Senior Staff Attorney, including anyone serving as such in an interim capacity, and their respective designees (individually and collectively, the “ _Authorized Officers_ ”), whether previously or hereinafter taken, in effectuating the proposed financing are hereby approved, ratified and authorized pursuant to and in accordance with the transactions contemplated by the Instruments. — Passed, 6-0
- The form, terms and content of the Preliminary Official Statement are in all respects authorized, approved and confirmed, and the Underwriters’ use of the Preliminary Official Statement and the final Official Statement in connection with the offering and sale of the Bonds is hereby in all respects authorized, approved and confirmed. — Passed, 6-0
- The County hereby approves the financing of the 2024 Projects pursuant to the 2015 Contract and the Second Amendment, which will be a valid, legal and binding obligation of the County in accordance with its terms. — Passed, 6-0
- The County hereby approves of the form and content of the Second Notice of Extension, and the Second Notice of Extension is in all respects authorized, approved and confirmed. — Passed, 6-0
- The form and content of the Purchase Contract, including the Letter of Representation, are hereby approved in all respects. — Passed, 6-0
- Approve Resolution for issuance of 2024 Limited Obligation Bonds in amount not to exceed $81.5 million — Passed, 6-0
- Approve Resolution for issuance of 2024 General Obligation Bonds in amount not to exceed $17 million — Passed, 6-0
- NC Department of Justice update from Holly Jones of the Attorney General’s Office. — Passed, 6-0
- BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BUNCOMBE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT: ... — Passed, 6-0

## Documents

- [minutes_2024-04-16.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1989?document=4510)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://buncombeconc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/3597)