Bryson City public meetings in 2025

November 19 Planning Board

The Bryson City Planning Board will discuss revised streetscape and sidewalk plans for Main Street, receive an update on the Bailey Property, and review existing and proposed sign ordinance changes. The meeting includes public comment, approval of October minutes, and an open forum.

• Main St streetscape and sidewalk revised plans
• Bailey Property update
• Sign ordinance existing and proposed (Tweener)

October 15 Planning Board

The Bryson City Planning Board will discuss updates on Island Park, the Bailey Property, and revised plans for Main Street streetscape and sidewalk improvements. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes, and a town manager's update.

• Island Park update
• Bailey Property update
• Main Street streetscape and sidewalk revised plans

September 10 Planning Board

The Bryson City Planning Board will discuss whether a mural can include a business name and whether such a sign must follow the sign ordinance. They will also receive updates on Island Park, the Bailey Property, crosswalks, and revised Main Street streetscape and sidewalk plans.

• Discussion on mural business name and sign ordinance compliance
• Island Park Update
• Bailey Property Update
• Crosswalk Update
• Main Street streetscape and sidewalk revised plans

July 07 Regular Board

The Bryson City Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting to consider several ordinances and contracts. Key items include a second reading of the Fire Prevention Ordinance, a new Buildings and Building Regulation Ordinance, a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, and an interlocal agreement for flood ordinance administration. The board will also vote on an audit contract for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and discuss a counteroffer from Swain County regarding the fire contract.

• Carter Accounting Contracts for Audit 2024-2025 Fiscal Year
• Fire Prevention Ordinance (2nd Reading)
• Buildings and Building Regulation Ordinance
• Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
• Counteroffer from Swain County regarding the Fire Contract

June 25 Planning Board

The Bryson City Planning Board is meeting to discuss several ongoing items, including the Main Street Sidewalk Project, an update on Island Park's electrical work and use of available funds, the Unified Development Ordinance, and the Sign Ordinance. The board will also hear a Town Manager's update and hold an open forum. No final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Main Street Sidewalk Project
• Island Park electrical and other use of funds
• Unified Development Ordinance
• Sign Ordinance
• Town Manager's update

Meeting

The Bryson City Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. One resident requested funds for a drainage problem on Bryson Avenue, and the town engineer said he would look into it. Another attendee said the budget looks good. The hearing was closed with a motion.

• Public hearing for 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
• Drainage problem on Bryson Avenue discussed
• Town Engineer Nate Bowe to investigate drainage issue

Board

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, then vote on budget amendments and adoption. They will also consider a resolution for lease-purchase financing of a water meter project. An executive session is scheduled for legal consultation.

• Public hearing for 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
• 2024-2025 budget modification #2
• Adoption of 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
• Resolution for lease-purchase financing agreement for water meter project
• Executive session to consult with town attorney

June 10 Regular Board

The Bryson City Board of Aldermen will consider several new business items, including approval of the proposed 2025-2026 fiscal year budget and fee schedule, a fire contract with Swain County, and a meter replacement project contract. The board will also discuss personnel restructuring, a water service request, and appointments. Old business includes fire and flood damage prevention ordinances.

• Formal letter and submission of proposed 2025-2026 fiscal year budget with fee schedule
• Fire contract with Swain County approval
• Fortiline meter replacement project contract
• Release of uncollectable personal property taxes (attached listing)
• Water service request for 757 Lands Creek Road

Board

The Board of Aldermen voted to reschedule the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget Public Hearing to June 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall. The board also held a workshop where the Planning Board chairman reviewed responses to the Unified Development Ordinance and the board discussed the upcoming budget.

• Approved moving 2025-2026 budget public hearing to June 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall (unanimous)

May 13 Regular Board

The Board of Aldermen will consider a draft 2025-2026 fiscal year budget and fee schedule, along with a budget modification for the current year. They will also discuss ordinances on fire prevention and flood damage prevention, and fire services with Swain County. A public hearing on the budget is set for June 17, 2025.

• Draft 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget with 2025-2026 Fee Schedule
• 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget Modification #1
• Fire Prevention Ordinance discussion
• Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance discussion
• Fire Services with Swain County discussion

Board

The Board of Aldermen approved Budget Modification #1 for the current fiscal year and set a public hearing for June 17, 2025 on the proposed 2025-2026 budget. Several ordinances were tabled, including the Fire Prevention Ordinance, Flood Prevention Ordinance, and Fire Services with Swain County.

• Approved April 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes (motion by Hines, second by Woodard)
• Approved letter for Bryson City Fire Department's letter drive (motion by Woodard, second by Hines)
• Approved 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget Modification #1 (motion by King, second by Woodard)
• Tabled Fire Prevention Ordinance, Flood Prevention Ordinance, and Fire Services with Swain County
• Set public hearing for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget for June 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (motion by King, second by Woodard)
• Approved department reports from Fire Chief, Tax Collector, Police Chief, and Town Manager (motion by Hines, second by Woodard)

May 12 Planning Board

The Bryson City Planning Board will meet to discuss new business including a fire prevention ordinance and primary fire limits, as well as a sign ordinance. They will also review past business on the Unified Development Ordinance and hear a town manager's update. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 30, 2025, and an open forum for public comment.

• Discussion of Fire Prevention Ordinance and Primary Fire Limits
• Discussion of Sign Ordinance
• Review of Unified Development Ordinance (past business)
• Town Manager's Update
• Open Forum for public input

April 30 Planning Board

The Bryson City Planning Board will discuss a proposed entryway sign at 234 Deep Creek Road, review the Unified Development Ordinance, and receive a design update on the Main Street Sidewalks Project. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and an open forum for public comment.

• New Business: Mark Fortner entryway sign at 234 Deep Creek Road
• Unified Development Ordinance review
• Main Street Sidewalks Project design update
• Approval of March 26, 2025 minutes

Board

The Bryson City Board of Aldermen will vote on resolutions to apply for a loan from the Local Government Commission and for State Revolving Fund funding. During the workshop, they will discuss the Unified Development Ordinance review, a draft Fire Prevention Ordinance, fire services with Swain County, a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, and the 2025-2026 budget.

• Local Government Commission Resolution to Apply for a Loan
• State Revolving Fund Resolution to Apply for Funding
• Planning Board-Unified Development Ordinance Review
• Draft Fire Prevention Ordinance
• 2025-2026 Budget Discussion

The Board of Aldermen approved a Local Government Commission Resolution to apply for $991,399.72 in funding for a water meter replacement project and a State Revolving Fund Resolution to apply for funding for the Waste Water Treatment Plant, which may include 100% principal forgiveness. The Board also added an action item and adopted an updated Capital Improvements Plan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Local Government Commission Resolution to apply for $991,399.72 for water meter replacement project (motion by Hines, second by Smith, carried)
• Approved State Revolving Fund Resolution to apply for funding for Waste Water Treatment Plant (motion by Ramsey-Woodard, second by Hines, carried)
• Added action item to Special Meeting to adopt updated Capital Improvements Plan (motion by Smith, second by King, carried)
• Adopted update to previously adopted Capital Improvements Plan (motion by Smith, second by Hines, carried)

Board

The Board approved a $15,000 contract with Withers Ravenel, Inc. for consulting services to finalize the Unified Development Ordinance. They also forgave $342.78 in sewer charges for a leak relief request at 80 Songbird Forest. The Local Government Resolution, Fire Prevention Ordinance, Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, and Fire Services with Swain County were all tabled pending further information. Minutes from the March meetings and several department reports were approved as presented.

• Approved minutes from March 11 regular meeting and March 25 workshop (motion by King, second Hines, carried)
• Forgave $342.78 sewer portion of bill for leak relief at 80 Songbird Forest (motion by Hines, second Smith, carried)
• Approved $15,000 contract with Withers Ravenel, Inc. for Unified Development Ordinance consulting (motion by King, second Hines, carried)
• Tabled Local Government Resolution until further information obtained
• Tabled Fire Prevention Ordinance, Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, and Fire Services with Swain County pending further information
• Approved Fire Chief's, Tax Collector's, Police Chief's, Town Engineer's, and Town Manager's reports (motion by Hines, second Smith, carried)
• Set next regular meeting for May 13, 2025 and April workshop for April 29, 2025

March 28 Planning Board

The Bryson City Planning Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on the Unified Development Ordinance and receive a design update on the Main Street Sidewalks Project. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and a Town Manager’s update.

• Unified Development Ordinance review
• Main Street Sidewalks Project design update
• Approval of March 5, 2025 minutes

Board

The Bryson City Board of Aldermen will hold a workshop to discuss the Cynthia Womble Library update, review the Unified Development Ordinance, discuss the 2025-2026 budget, and review a draft fire prevention ordinance. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Cynthia Womble Library update
• Planning Board Unified Development Ordinance review
• 2025-2026 budget discussion
• Draft Fire Prevention Ordinance

Board

The Board of Aldermen approved several items including a water meter contract with Fortiline, leak relief for two properties, a water service application, and a parade permit for the Firecracker 5K. They also added an eligibility requirement for the Planning Board. Several ordinances were tabled pending further information.

• Approved minutes from Feb. 11 and Feb. 25 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Rotary Club request to close one lane of Mitchell St. for July 4 Firecracker 5K (unanimous)
• Forgave $1,623.12 sewer leak relief at 911 Main St. (unanimous)
• Forgave $823.32 sewer leak relief at 118 Twin Oaks Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved water service for Rachel and Cody McGaha at 978 Fontana Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved meter change-out contract with Fortiline and continued negotiations (unanimous)
• Added Planning Board eligibility: up to one at-large member must be a Swain County resident (unanimous)
• Tabled Fire Prevention, Flood Damage, and Fire Services ordinances pending more info

March 5 Planning Board

The Bryson City Planning Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on the Unified Development Ordinance and receive a design update on the Main Street Sidewalks Project. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a Town Manager’s update.

• Unified Development Ordinance review
• Main Street Sidewalks Project design update
• Approval of February 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Town Manager’s update

Board

The Board of Aldermen held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They received the 2023-2024 draft audit from Carter Accounting, reviewed the second section of the Unified Development Ordinance, and discussed a draft fire prevention ordinance. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the workshop

Board

The Board of Aldermen approved several routine items, including a water service request at 230 Florida Avenue, a sewer bill relief of $336.09 for a leak at 5 Morning Star Drive, a resolution for absentee and one-stop voting for the November election, and a permanent easement with the Tennessee Valley Authority for the wastewater treatment plant. Three ordinances (Fire Prevention, Flood Damage, and fire services with Swain County) were tabled pending further information. The board also entered executive session to consult with the attorney but reported no actions taken.

• Approved water service request at 230 Florida Avenue pending fees paid
• Approved $336.09 sewer bill relief for leak at 5 Morning Star Drive
• Approved resolution for absentee and one-stop voting for November election
• Approved permanent easement with TVA for wastewater treatment plant property
• Tabled Fire Prevention Ordinance, Flood Damage Ordinance, and fire services with Swain County
• Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 regular meeting and January 28, 2025 workshop
• Approved department reports as presented
• Entered executive session (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3)), no actions taken

January 29 Planning Board

The Bryson City Planning Board will meet to consider a sign variance request from WNC Pharmacy and receive an update on the Main Street Sidewalks Project design. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a town manager's update.

• WNC Pharmacy Sign Variance
• Main Street Sidewalks Project Design update