# September 8, 2026 Surry County Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Surry County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 8, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were addressed. The board approved budget amendments including funding for the removal and temporary replacement of a chiller at the government center, new soil and water and veterans grants, an ambulance purchase, and capital project ordinances for local schools. A resolution was adopted requesting the North Carolina Department of Transportation to consider community feedback and alternative designs for the NC89 modernization project to minimize negative impacts. The board also appointed members to various committees, including a newly formed data center steering committee. Public comments raised concerns about the use and contract renewal of Flock surveillance cameras, requesting a review of data usage and audits. Additionally, the board discussed animal shelter adoption fees and directed staff to research potential cost reductions. The meeting included recognition of Constitution Week and highlighted ongoing community engagement on transportation and public safety issues.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 08, 2026

### Sources
- [September 8, 2026 Surry County Board of Commissioners Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5684hDxivQE) - Surry County NC