Bryson City public meetings in 2023
9 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
November 14 Board
The Board approved a contract with Withers Ravenel for the Land Development Ordinance and approved the regular December meeting date of December 12, 2023. The Board decided not to allow a tower to be placed on the Town Hall building and chose to reduce the scope of work for the Carringer Street sewer project to stay within existing CDBG funds. The Board also decided to readvertise for special applications after only two were received.
- Approved minutes from October 2, October 17 (with correction), and October 20 meetings (carried)
- Approved Withers Ravenel Contract for Land Development Ordinance (carried)
- Decided to readvertise for special appropriations applications after only two received
- Approved closing Everett and Main Street for Christmas parade (carried)
- Denied request to place a tower on Town Hall building
- Approved department reports as presented (carried)
- Adjourned meeting (carried)
Board
The Board of Aldermen approved a contract with Cody Ellis for the Island Park Pavilion, incorporating the Town Attorney's recommended changes. They also approved Zach Shuler as the engineer project inspector for the pavilion project, with a lump sum payment at completion and progress reports. The meeting then adjourned.
- Approved Island Park Pavilion contract with Cody Ellis, including attorney's changes (unanimous)
- Approved Zach Shuler as engineer project inspector for pavilion, lump sum payment at end with stage reports (unanimous)
- Motion to adjourn carried (unanimous)
Board
The Bryson City Board of Aldermen approved a contract with Campbell Shatley, PLLC for attorney services on a motion by Chad Smith, seconded by Heidi Ramsey-Woodard. The Board tabled the Cody Ellis contract for the Island Pavilion pending Town Attorney review, scheduling a special meeting for October 20, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. to consider it. The next regular Board meeting was set for Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., and the Board discussed moving the regular monthly meeting to the second Tuesday of each month.
- Approved Campbell Shatley, PLLC attorney services contract (motion by Smith, second by Ramsey-Woodard, carried).
- Tabled Cody Ellis contract for Island Pavilion pending Town Attorney review.
- Scheduled special meeting for October 20, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. for contract approval.
- Set next regular Board meeting for November 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
- Discussed moving regular monthly meeting to second Tuesday of each month.
October 2 Board
The Board of Aldermen approved a road closure for Downtown Trick or Treat on October 21, 2023, from 4-7 p.m., closing Main Street to Everett Street before the Mitchell Street intersection. The Board did not approve the proposed Christmas Parade route for December 2, 2023, due to unspecified concerns about construction on Everett Street at Bryson Walk and Depot Street, and requested alternate routes. The Board also recommended the Youth Center Committee collaborate with the new Marianna Black Library committee, and requested more information from Mountain True regarding Island Park covenants and restrictions. A proposal from Campbell Shatley Attorneys at Law for a new Town Attorney was discussed, with the Board requesting their attendance at the next workshop.
- Approved road closure for Downtown Trick or Treat on October 21, 2023 (motion by Heidi Ramsey-Woodard, second by Ben King, carried)
- Denied proposed Christmas Parade route for December 2, 2023; requested alternate routes due to construction
- Recommended Youth Center Committee join forces with new Marianna Black Library committee
- Requested more information from Mountain True on Island Park covenants and restrictions
- Requested Campbell Shatley Attorneys at Law attend next workshop to discuss Town Attorney proposal
- Approved Fire Chief's, Tax Collector's, Police Chief's, Public Works, Wastewater, Street, and Town Manager's Reports (motion by Ben King, second by Tim Hines, carried)
Board
The Board of Aldermen held a workshop on July 24, 2023, reviewing security camera quotes for town properties and receiving updates on construction at Everett and Depot Streets and other town projects. No votes or formal decisions were recorded.
- No formal decisions, votes, or actions were taken during this workshop.
Board
The Board of Aldermen held a workshop to discuss the Governor's Island/Ela Sewer Expansion Project request from Swain County, a computer/tech quote from JSO Technology Group LLC for the Police and Fire Departments, and the proposed 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget. No votes or formal decisions were recorded; all items were reviewed and discussed only.
- Reviewed Governor's Island/Ela Sewer Expansion Project request from Swain County (no vote)
- Reviewed JSO Technology Group LLC computer/tech quote for Police and Fire Departments (no vote)
- Reviewed 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget and Budget Message (no vote)
May 1 Board
The Board of Aldermen voted to reject a USDA loan offer for the sewer system rehabilitation project after the scope was reduced and no grant was provided. They also approved the 2023-2024 fire contract with Swain County, the release of uncollectable taxes, and various department reports.
- Approved minutes from April 4 and April 17 meetings (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for absentee and one-stop early voting for November 2023 election (unanimous)
- Approved 2023-2024 Fire Contract with Swain County (unanimous)
- Approved letter drive for Bryson City Fire Department (unanimous)
- Approved release of uncollectable taxes (unanimous)
- Rejected USDA loan offer for sewer collection system rehabilitation project (unanimous)
- Rejected Appalachian Regional Commission grant tied to sewer project (unanimous)
- Gave go-ahead to Town Engineer for Depot and Everett Street sewer project to coordinate with NCDOT paving schedule
Board
The Board of Aldermen approved an amended American Rescue Plan Act budget ordinance and a computer technology package from JSO Technology Group for $87,125.55. The town manager and engineer presented information on the upcoming fiscal year budget and a water loss action plan.
- Approved amended ARPA budget ordinance (motion by King, second by Ramsey-Woodard, carried)
- Approved $87,125.55 computer technology package from JSO Technology Group (motion by Ramsey-Woodard, second by Hines, carried)
January 9 Board
The Bryson City Board of Aldermen will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2023, addressing a request to remove a street light on Dunbar Street, proposals for Island Park from the Planning Board, and several resolutions including a fire department grant and a sidewalk feasibility study for Bryson Street. The board will also vote on continuing COVID leave for employees and waiving late penalties for water bills due to late delivery. Reports from various departments will be presented and approved.
- Braden Bowers request for street light removal on Dunbar Street
- Town Planning Board proposals for Island Park
- Resolution to approve application for Sidewalk Feasibility Study for Bryson Street
- OSFM Fire Department Approval for State Fire Department Grant
- Waiving of late penalties for January due to late delivery of water bills