# Board of Commissioner Meeting - October 19, 2026

At the October 19, 2026 Rowan County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board approved the consent agenda, which included notice of cancellation of County contract 25239 with Flock Safety. Commissioners clarified that the cancellation applies to the County only; municipal contracts with Flock Safety are unaffected. Staff also reviewed procurement-card use and budget spending and encumbrances, though the figures in the transcript are unclear. No new contract awards or purchasing approvals were identified. The board separately approved zoning text amendment ZTA 05-26 after a public hearing, allowing specified residential uses within motorsports racing complexes and making related changes to setbacks, fencing, buffers, and noise requirements.

Public commenters raised concerns about proposed AI data centers, including environmental impacts, electricity use, noise, and limited job creation; the board took no action on those comments. The meeting also recognized participants in the County’s leadership program. No data-center procurement or spending decision was reported.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology, Public Safety
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Sources
- [Board of Commissioner Meeting - October 19, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuBy3wPLSGI) - Rowan County NC