# September Pre-Agenda Meeting

The Burke County Board of Commissioners held a pre-agenda meeting on September 8, 2026, covering a wide range of topics including public safety technology, community projects, and budget amendments. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation and explanation of the Flock license plate reader camera system by the Sheriff's Office, highlighting its benefits for law enforcement and privacy safeguards. The board also reviewed the upcoming 2027 property revaluation process, emphasizing local appraiser involvement and cost savings by not contracting externally. Additionally, the county manager presented several budget amendments involving grant awards for emergency management equipment, senior services, courthouse security upgrades, and specialized software for criminal investigations, all fully grant-funded with no local match required. The meeting included a detailed briefing on the Community Development Block Grant for infrastructure improvements and the potential adoption of the CPACE financing program to support economic development projects. The board approved the appointment of an interim finance director and designated the planning director as zoning administrator to clarify administrative authority. Other agenda items involved appointments and removals on various county boards and committees, updates on public health programs, and the introduction of a 911 telecommunicator training partnership with Western Piedmont Community College. Several items were set to remain on the consent or presentation agendas for future meetings, with motions passed to accept reports and proceed with public hearings on economic development incentives and financing programs.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 09, 2026

### Sources
- [September Pre-Agenda Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOmusGG923g) - BurkeCountyNC