Regular Meeting of The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners | August 4, 2026

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on August 4, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included authorization for the county manager to coordinate with Southeastern Container on a $31.3 million expansion project, leveraging the North Carolina Building Reuse Grant Program with a local match of $85,000 in incentives. The board also approved an interlocal agreement addendum with the town of Woodfin for the construction and maintenance of greenway segments, including securing easements and overseeing engineering and permitting. Additionally, the board approved the fiscal year 2026 annual settlement and the order of collection for fiscal year 2027 property taxes. A budget amendment was passed to accept a Helen Recovery Grant for the Bunkcombe County River Access Enhancement Project, which will build ADA-accessible boat launches to improve river access for emergency and recreational use. The meeting also highlighted awards received by county departments and updates on economic development initiatives, including the Futures Factory project focused on advanced manufacturing and technology R&D.