Following recent state legislation (House Bill 162) that prohibits local governments from requiring parking minimums, Waynesville revised its code to remove parking minimums while retaining design standards for any parking provided.

Commissioners reviewed how local floor‑area bonuses interact with ADU size, noted recent local ordinance changes and pending state law adjustments, and discussed the housing element goals that encourage ADUs.

Staff told the committee the signed grant agreement includes a 'safe system' that would check applicants' citizenship. The requirement is the subject of national legal challenges and a court stay in Rhode Island, leaving local implementation uncertain.

The council approved Resolution #27-36 authorizing a loan agreement and issuance of a not-to-exceed $43,535,000 Hospital Revenue Bond, Series 2026B, for the Compass Memorial Healthcare project; the motion passed unanimously.

The packet asked the council to authorize the Village of Seneca to serve as applicant for the State CDBG Disaster Response Program for August 2026 storm reimbursement, with NCICG coordinating expenses; application fees would be about $2,400 plus publication and shipping costs.

Caltrans described the Verano-to-Donald corridor project as an accelerated safety package — sidewalk, protected turns, lighting and signage — with construction expected to begin in spring 2027 and coordination planned with the City of Sonoma and county agencies.

The Craven County Board of Education is requesting $5.7 million in NC Lottery funds for an addition to Tucker Creek Middle School; the board will consider the distribution request at the Nov. 2 meeting at 6:00 PM.

County Administrator Jason W. Boyd presented Vision 2050 as the first countywide master plan since the 1960s, emphasizing a countywide framework that "advises, not dictates," and highlighting eight focal sites and an action matrix for implementation.

Council staff told the legislative committee that Senate Bill 74 will give Roanoke the legal authority it needs for a mandatory affordable-dwelling-unit program when it takes effect July 1, 2027; the committee replaced HB 181 on the agenda and noted an estimated shortfall of about 4,700 affordable units locally.

Council approved a city–county cost‑share to proceed with phase 2 demolition of the former Audrain Medical Center, endorsing Flowmaster Construction as low bidder and authorizing the city's exposure up to $1.8 million while noting some add‑alternates may be city‑only.

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City of Murfreesboro sought the road board's consent to annex two segments of Armstrong Valley Road related to a proposed 1,003‑unit development. County engineers urged the city to annex a larger contiguous area; commissioners raised traffic, school and maintenance concerns and voted to defer one month pending a concept plan and engineer analysis.

County leaders heard a presentation on a proposed 75‑mile regional trail linking two counties, with a preliminary construction estimate in the $44,000,000 range and state and federal grants targeted to cover most costs.

Deputy County Administrator Josh Scott told the Board that a $6 million state ARPA grant paid for monopoles and construction of 23 agricultural wireless tower sites; the packet says 11 remaining sites need about $4.7 million for construction, fiber and power.

On Nov. 2, 2026 the council is scheduled to consider approving a contract with Georgia Tax Services to collect delinquent property taxes, to adopt a FY 2027 CDBG application, to receive an audit presentation from Mauldin & Jenkins, and to adopt fees and hours for Myles‑Wimberly Park.

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Trustees said the village will move dispatch to county service in early March to improve 911 response; they also discussed increased semi-truck traffic tied to incoming development on Kedzie and asked county truck enforcement to run temporary patrols.

Staff asked the council to support a CDBG‑TDA grant application for Hunter Crossing drainage improvements estimated at $800,000; the grant requires at least a 15% city match (~$120,000) and that 51% of grant funds be applied to a Priority‑1 activity (flood/drainage). Council approved the resolution unanimously.

The board awarded a $45,080,000 contract to HD Construction for the Judicial Complex expansion in Bernalillo, approving conceptual plans showing additional courtrooms and support spaces; county staff said construction could start in January with an 18–24 month completion estimate.

Council members were shown a 50% design for a roughly 4,900-square-foot shelter; staff said revised plans were due Nov. 6 and hoped to issue RFPs in January with an estimated project budget near $2.4M.