Randy Burns

Clover Ridge Subdivision Development Agreement

$300,000 one-time grant from the county's $3.2 million housing inducement fund, with about $7.5 million in expected tax-base investment.

2027 Property Revaluation

In-house revaluation saves taxpayers roughly $1 million, about $25-30 per improved parcel.

$15 Million CDBG-DR Grant for Indian Hills Pump Station

Up to $15 million in grant funds with no local match toward a $10-million-plus sewer project.

Piedmont Affordable Senior Housing Foundation acquisition of The Berkeley

Roughly $45,000 in potential forgone property tax revenue if the nonprofit qualifies for exemption.

Manufactured Home Park Rent Increases and Withheld Titles

Residents report lot rent rising more than 350% with no added services.

Facility-Based Crisis Center at 722 East Union Street

$6.5 million, all from Partners grant funds — no local match or county dollars.

Opioid Abatement Programs

Could affect the county's share of national opioid settlement funds.

DSS Workforce and Caseload Pressures

The county received an added $41,037 in state DHHS foster care and reunification funds; no county match required.

C-PACE Commercial Financing Program

No county cost; nominal recording and notary fees are reimbursed by lenders.

Spark family-centered treatment and foster care costs

Potential Medicaid coverage could shift costs off grant funding and expand access.

Alexander Tax Foreclosure Reimbursement Request

Requested reimbursement of $2,607.67.

Hochoka tiny-house tax exemption dispute

Both the nonprofit and taxpayers are paying ongoing legal fees in the dispute.

Flock license plate reader program

The cameras cost about $32,025 a year after the first year.

EMS Cardiac Monitor Replacement

$925,000 from leftover construction savings — no new appropriation needed.

Sheriff's Office BearCat Armored Vehicle

$450,000 in state money with no local match; a $25,000 cost overrun will be covered by federal asset forfeiture funds.

election administration

No direct cost to taxpayers, though streamlined voting can slightly reduce logistical strains on election administration budgets.

Regional Adult Treatment Court Coordination

Supported in part by a new Governor's Crime Commission recovery court expansion grant.

Peer support workforce and stigma

$6.5 million in state capital funds secured; $865,000 of opioid-adjacent funds used for the site purchase, with no opioid settlement dollars spent on construction.

FY 2026-2027 Budget Adoption

Sets the county's spending and tax rate for the coming fiscal year.

Rural Health Care Forum Update

Funded by a new mobile integrated health expansion grant.

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Proclamation 2026-13 — National Chamber of Commerce Day

Resolution 2026-22 — C-PACE Program Participation

Ordinance 2026-09 — ZMA 2026-04, 2763 US 64, Morganton

Ordinance 2026-10 — ZMA 2026-05, 7857 Old NC Highway 10, Hickory

Resolution 2026-23 — TEFRA for The Berkeley Senior Housing Purchase

Clover Ridge Subdivision Development Agreement and MOU

Resolutions 2026-24 and 2026-25 — CDBG-DR Indian Hills Sewer Pump Station

Consent Agenda

Tax-Exempt Debt — Oak Hill Fire and Rescue

Tax-Exempt Debt — Lake James Fire and Rescue

Adjournment

CM- Budget Amendment No. 8- Capital Project Closeout

CM - Budget Amendment No. 9- Additional State Funding for Adult Services Clients Impacted by Hurricane Helene

CM - Budget Amendment No. 10 — Sheriff Office Grants

Clerk - Appointment to LEPC Advisory Board

Clerk - Appointment to JCPC Advisory Board

Tax - Tax Release and Refund Report for Period Ending September 30, 2026

Tax - Tax Collection Report for Period Ending September 30, 2026

To approve the agenda as amended, with the addition of Items for Decision No. 6, Application for P ublic School Building R epair and R enovation Funds.

To accept the report as presented.

To accept the report as presented.

To approve the purchase of real property (REID # 6606) located at 722 E. Union Street in Morganton for use as a facility-based treatment center in the amount of $870,000. Further, to authorize the Cha

To approve contracts between Partners Health Management and Burke County totaling $6,503,541 as presented, and to authorize the County Manager to execute the contracts on behalf of the Board.

To adopt Capital Project Budget Ordinance No. 2026-03 in the amount of $6,503,541.

To go into closed session to prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential, to discuss threatened or pending litigation, to preserve the attorney-client privilege, to discus

To come out of closed session.

To approve the purchase of real property (REID # 6606) located at 722 E. Union Street in Morganton for use as a facility-based treatment center with total costs not to exceed the amount of $870,000. F

To adjourn the meeting at 4:34 p.m.

Acceptance of DSS Monthly Operational Report

To come out of closed session.

To approve the agenda as presented.

To accept the report as presented.

To enter closed session to consult with the Board Attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the Attorney and the Board, including, but not limited to, the matter of Burke Cou

To adjourn the meeting at 4:44 p.m.