Brevard public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two proposed amendments to the official zoning map, one for Asheville Highway and Lambs Creek Road and one for Jennings Industrial Park. The council will also consider several resolutions, including one to appoint Steven Harrell as interim city manager and another to authorize a property exchange with NC DOT. Presentations include the annual police department review and the city's independent audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.

• Public hearing and ordinance on zoning map amendment at Asheville Highway and Lambs Creek Road
• Public hearing and ordinance on zoning map amendment at Jennings Industrial Park
• Resolution to appoint Steven Harrell as interim city manager
• Resolution to approve property exchange with NC DOT
• Resolution to encourage community gardens and accept Blue Zones Project funding

The Brevard City Council approved two zoning map amendments: one rezoning three parcels near Asheville Highway and Lambs Creek Road to Neighborhood Mixed Use for a proposed whiskey distillery, and another dissolving the Jennings Industrial Park Planned Development District to General Industrial. The council also authorized grant applications for water/sewer/stormwater projects, approved a property sale to NCDOT, and ratified an interim city manager appointment.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-52 rezoning three parcels at Asheville Highway/Lambs Creek Road to Neighborhood Mixed Use (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-53 rezoning Jennings Industrial Park from Planned Development to General Industrial (4-0, Baker recused)
• Authorized staff to seek grant applications for water/sewer/stormwater projects totaling up to $65,000 in engineering fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-61 supporting community gardens and accepting $7,500 from Blue Zones Project (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 2021-60 supporting a FLAP grant application for Ecusta Trail design (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 0.088 acres to NCDOT for $24,700 for intersection improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized Finance/HR Committee to select executive search firm for new city manager, not to exceed $30,000 (unanimous)
• Ratified Steven Harrell as Interim City Manager effective January 3, 2022 (unanimous)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The City Council Finance & Human Resources Committee will review the audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, discuss proposed grant applications for water, sewer, and stormwater projects, and consider a proposed classification and compensation study. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 25, 2021 meeting and set a date for the next meeting.

• Audit report for year ended June 30, 2021
• Proposed grant applications for water, sewer, and stormwater projects
• Proposed classification and compensation study

The Finance & Human Resources Committee approved the May 25, 2021 meeting minutes and discussed the FY21 audit report, which noted healthy finances. The committee also discussed contracting engineering firms to pursue up to $31M in grants for water, sewer, and stormwater projects, but no formal action was taken on that item.

• Approved May 25, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Short-Term Rental Task Force

The Brevard Short-Term Rental Task Force is meeting to discuss updates from its data collection and survey sub-committees, and to hear an update on a request for study/funding of STR effects in Transylvania County. The meeting includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes, and introducing a new chair.

• Introduction of new Chair Aaron Baker
• Update from Data Collection Sub-Committee
• Update from Survey Sub-Committee
• Update on request for study/funding of STR effects in Transylvania County to Land of Sky

The Short-Term Rental Task Force approved a $30,000 economic impact study for Transylvania County, funded by a $27,000 grant from the Land of Sky Association of Realtors plus a $3,000 association contribution. The task force also reviewed a draft community survey on STR sentiments, with plans to refine it with help from a Brevard College volunteer. No final policy decisions were made; the group will meet again on Feb. 17, 2022.

• Approved $30,000 economic impact study for Transylvania County (unanimous)
• Approved Dec. 16 agenda and Nov. 18 minutes with corrections
• Agreed to skip January meeting and meet Feb. 17, 2022

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding its regular meeting to review a state audit, approve financial reports for October and November, and hear the manager's sales update. The agenda is largely routine oversight of the town's alcohol beverage control operations.

• N.C. State Audit Review with Terry Andersen of Carland & Andersen, Inc.
• Review and approve October and November financial reports
• Manager's report and sales updates

The Brevard ABC Board reviewed the state audit for FY 2020-21, noting increased working capital and assets, and discussed FDIC coverage for bank funds. The board approved the October and November 2021 financial reports, with a follow-up on insurance expenses. No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved October 28, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October and November 2021 financial reports (unanimous)
• Directed manager to research insurance premium payments and report back

Housing Committee - City Council

The Housing Trust Fund Selection Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear a presentation on workforce housing by Lex Green of the Pisgah Health Foundation, and set a date for the next meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2021 meeting
• Workforce housing presentation by Lex Green, Pisgah Health Foundation

Housing Committee - City Council

The Housing Trust Fund Selection Committee meeting scheduled for December 14, 2021, has been cancelled. The notice was posted on the website and bulletin board on December 13, 2021.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works and Utilities Committee is meeting over two days to interview engineering firms for upcoming projects. The main task is selecting a firm, with interviews scheduled for Brown Consultants, McGill Associates, WithersRavenel, Summit Engineering Group of NC, and CDM Smith. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting.

• Interview engineering firms: Brown Consultants, McGill Associates, WithersRavenel, Summit Engineering Group of NC, CDM Smith
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2021 meeting
• Set date for next meeting

The Public Works & Utilities Committee interviewed five engineering firms over two days to discuss potential water, sewer, and stormwater projects eligible for state grant funding. No contracts were awarded; the interviews were informational, and the committee will continue the selection process at a future meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 27, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Interviewed Brown Consultants and McGill Associates on Dec 13
• Interviewed WithersRavenel, Summit Engineering Group, and CDM Smith on Dec 14
• Recessed meeting until Dec 14 at 3:00 PM

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider revoking Special Use Permit SUP-12-104, issued to David Stokely for an automotive repair business operating as David's Auto at 69 W. French Broad Street. The property is in a Downtown Mixed Use (DMX) zoning district. The meeting will also include approval of the agenda, minutes from November 2, 2021, and other routine procedural items.

• Revocation of Special Use Permit SUP-12-104 for David's Auto at 69 W. French Broad Street (PIN# 8586-52-4162-000)
• Approval of minutes from November 2, 2021

The Board of Adjustment granted a continuance requested by David Stokely, owner of David's Auto, to allow him time to hire an attorney before the special use permit revocation hearing began. The hearing was rescheduled for January 4, 2022. The board also elected new officers and approved the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Granted continuance of SUP-12-104 revocation hearing to Jan. 4, 2022 (unanimous)
• Granted standing to Al Horrigan, French Broad Place HOA president (unanimous)
• Granted standing to Marnie Martin, French Broad Place resident (unanimous)
• Elected Kevin Jones as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Judy Mathews as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding its organizational meeting to induct newly elected Mayor Maureen Copelof and Council Members Aaron Baker and Mac Morrow, and to make committee appointments. The council will also consider several administrative items, including approving the 2022 meeting schedule, issuing a request for proposals for a city manager search firm, and establishing an Ecusta Trail Advisory Board.

• Oath of office for Council Members Aaron Baker and Mac Morrow and Mayor Maureen Copelof
• Mayor committee appointments to boards including Land of Sky Regional Council, Tourism Development Authority, and Housing Trust Fund Selection Committee
• Request for Proposal for Executive Search Firms for City Manager position
• Establish Ecusta Trail Advisory Board
• Schedule reception for outgoing Mayor Jimmy Harris on December 15, 2021

The Brevard City Council held its organizational meeting, swearing in newly elected Mayor Maureen Copelof and Council Members Mac Morrow and Aaron J. Baker. The Council approved committee appointments, nominated Gary Daniel as Mayor Pro Tempore, and approved a request for proposals for an executive search firm for the City Manager position. A motion to approve the 2022 meeting schedule was tabled pending more information from staff.

• Swore in Mayor Maureen Copelof and Council Members Mac Morrow and Aaron J. Baker (unanimous).
• Approved committee appointments as presented (unanimous).
• Elected Gary Daniel as Mayor Pro Tempore (motion carried; Morrow voted yay, Jones voted nay).
• Approved issuing a Request for Proposals for executive search firms for the City Manager position (unanimous).
• Approved formation of the Ecusta Trail Advisory Board with specified membership (unanimous).
• Tabled approval of the 2022 Council meeting schedule pending more information from staff (unanimous).
• Proclaimed December 26 - January 1 as Kwanzaa Week in Brevard.

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, receive updates on requests from Wes Dickson/Sycamore Cycles regarding a loading zone and parking along Probart Street and dumpsters, and review the 60% design for Times Arcade Alley. The meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2021, at 9:00 AM in City Hall Council Chambers.

• Update on loading zone and parking along Probart Street
• Update on dumpsters request
• Times Arcade Alley 60% design review

The Downtown Master Plan Committee recommended a parking and loading zone configuration for Probart Street, moving parking to one side and placing a loading zone midblock near the Exchange Building. The recommendation will go to City Council on December 20th. The committee also reviewed the 60% design for the Times Arcade Alley improvements, including cost estimates and utility coordination, but took no formal action on that item.

• Recommended parking on south side of Probart Street with midblock loading zone (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet remotely to consider two rezoning applications and a text amendment regarding signs. The board will also review the minutes from the October 26, 2021 meeting.

• Rezoning REZ-21-005 for multiple properties at Asheville Highway and Lambs Creek Road
• Rezoning REZ-21-006 for Jennings Industrial Park on Mountain Industrial Drive to General Industrial
• Text amendment TXT-21-015 regarding prohibited and exempt signs
• Approval of October 26, 2021 meeting minutes

The Brevard Planning Board voted to recommend approval of a text amendment limiting window signage to 25% of glass area (TXT-21-015), with a 5-2 vote. It also unanimously recommended rezoning three parcels at Asheville Highway and Lambs Creek Road from General Residential to Neighborhood Mixed Use (REZ-21-005), and unanimously recommended rezoning the Jennings Industrial Park from Planned Development to General Industrial (REZ-21-006). The board also approved the agenda and the October 26, 2021 minutes.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously.
• Approved the October 26, 2021 minutes with a change, unanimously.
• Recommended approval of TXT-21-015 (window sign limit) with specific penalty language, 5-2 (Chaveas, Wood, Schommer, Jenkins, Strassner yes; Carli, Hunter no).
• Recommended rezoning of parcels 8529, 0886, and 1969 from GR to NMX (REZ-21-005), unanimously.
• Recommended rezoning of Jennings Industrial Park from PDD to General Industrial (REZ-21-006), unanimously.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:52 PM.

Short-Term Rental Task Force

The Brevard Short-Term Rental Task Force is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive updates from its Data Collection, Definitions, and Community Survey sub-groups, and discuss next steps. The meeting is primarily procedural and informational, with no specific decisions or proposals listed on the agenda.

• Approval of October 21, 2021 minutes
• Data Collection Group report
• Definitions Group report
• Community Survey Group report
• Discussion and next steps

The Short-Term Rental Task Force reviewed data showing 136 STRs in Brevard (118 whole-house) and discussed discrepancies with Chamber of Commerce data showing 381. They approved draft definitions for owner-occupied and owner-absent STRs, and unanimously agreed to have Jeremy Owen approach Land of Sky about a potential economic impact study for Transylvania County. No formal ordinances were passed.

• Approved agenda and Oct 21 minutes by consensus
• Reviewed data: 136 STRs in city, 118 whole-house, 11.7% corporate-owned
• Discussed using water taps (3,714) to estimate residential units
• Drafted definitions for owner-occupied and owner-absent STRs
• Unanimously agreed to pursue Land of Sky economic impact study
• Set next meeting for Dec 16 at 11:00

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will conduct a regular meeting to review an N.C. State Audit by Terry Andersen of Carland & Andersen, Inc. The board will also review and approve October financial reports.

• N.C. State Audit Review by Terry Andersen (Carland & Andersen, Inc.)
• Review and approval of October financial reports
• Manager’s Report and sales updates

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 8:30 AM has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 8:30 AM. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items listed.

• Meeting cancellation notice for November 18, 2021
• Next regular meeting scheduled for December 9, 2021 at 8:30 AM

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to discuss downtown planning items, including a meeting with Wes Dickson of Sycamore Cycles regarding the 37 North Broad Street property, recommended priority items for downtown entryways, an update on Clemson Plaza, and a process for an interpretive plan for the plaza. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 21 meeting and set a date for the next meeting.

• Meeting with Wes Dickson of Sycamore Cycles re 37 North Broad Street property
• Recommended priority items related to entryways to downtown
• Update re Clemson Plaza
• Recommendation of process for Clemson Plaza interpretive plan
• Christmas decorations

The Downtown Master Plan Committee heard from Wes Dickson of Sycamore Cycles about his plans for a new store at 37 North Broad Street, including requests to clarify alley ownership, consider making Probart Street one-way, and discuss dumpster placement. No formal decisions were made on these items; staff will research the issues and provide an update at the next meeting. The committee also reviewed entryway safety recommendations from Heart of Brevard and Blue Zones Project, and received updates on the Clemson Plaza and Jordan Street dumpster projects.

• Approved the agenda as amended to add an item on inground dumpsters on Jordan Street
• Approved the minutes of the October 21, 2021 meeting as presented
• Postponed discussion of the Clemson Plaza Interpretive Plan process; draft outline to be sent to committee for feedback
• Staff to research alley ownership and Probart Street one-way conversion, with update at next meeting
• Heart of Brevard to follow up with hotel developer on NCDOT traffic calming conversation
• Noted First Victory will return to Clemson Plaza and Jordan Street dumpster worksites on November 22

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Estatoe Trail, including an easement from the Board of Education and the Davidson River Bridge. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and set a date for the next meeting.

• Update on Estatoe Trail easement from Board of Education
• Update on Davidson River Bridge
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2021 meeting

The committee approved the proposed Transylvania/Brevard Ecusta Trail Advisory Board membership, with modifications adding a Henderson County advisory board member and allowing Transylvania County Board of Commissioners members or their designees. The recommendation will go to City Council for approval on December 6th. The committee also approved the agenda as amended and the minutes of the October 20, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the agenda as amended, adding an item on the Ecusta Trail.
• Approved the minutes of the October 20, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Approved the proposed Transylvania/Brevard Ecusta Trail Advisory Board membership, with the addition of a Henderson County Advisory Board member and modifying the Transylvania County Board of Commissioners to add 'or their designees'.
• Noted that City Council approved additional funds for the Davidson River Pedestrian Bridge project, and the City Manager signed the contract.

Housing Committee - City Council

The Housing Trust Fund Selection Committee is meeting to approve minutes, discuss the October 29 City Council work session on housing, and set a date for the next meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the discussion of the housing work session.

• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of October 29 City Council work session on housing
• Set date for next meeting

The Housing Trust Fund Selection Committee discussed expanding its focus to workforce housing following an October 29 City Council work session. Members reviewed immediate and long-term action items, including evaluating short-term rental policy, revisiting ordinances, exploring incentives, and mapping underutilized land. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the September 2, 2021 minutes.

• Approved minutes of September 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed expanding committee focus to workforce housing
• Reviewed immediate action items: STR policy, ordinances, incentives, land mapping, CLUP contractor
• Reviewed long-term items: CLUP/FLUM adoption, community feedback, unit metrics, funding exploration

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings and consider actions on permanently closing a portion of Woodlawn Ave and a zoning map amendment at the Old Hendersonville Hwy/Osborne Rd intersection. The council will also review a comprehensive land use plan, a budget amendment, and several other ordinances and resolutions.

• Public hearing and order to permanently close a public street on Woodlawn Ave
• Public hearing and ordinance to amend the official zoning map at Old Hendersonville Hwy and Osborne Rd
• Comprehensive Land Use Plan presentation and consideration
• Ordinance for FY21-22 Budget Amendment No. 3
• Resolution for NCDOT amended agreement for Davidson River Pedestrian Bridge

The Brevard City Council tabled a proposed rezoning of land near Osborne Road and Old Hendersonville Highway until after the new Comprehensive Land Use Plan is completed. The Council also approved a contract with Stewart, Inc. to draft the 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, accepted an amended loan for the Gallimore Road Sewer Basin Rehabilitation Project, and endorsed a bike/pedestrian bridge across the Davidson River. Several other routine items were approved, including a budget amendment and road closure ordinance for the Christmas parade.

• Tabled rezoning near Osborne Road and Old Hendersonville Highway (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Stewart, Inc. for 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted amended $2,241,300 loan for Gallimore Road Sewer Rehab (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021-2022 Budget Amendment No. 3 (unanimous)
• Endorsed Davidson River bike/pedestrian bridge, $1.4M project (unanimous)
• Approved Order 2021-02 abandoning unopened Woodlawn Avenue right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-49 closing roads for Light Up the Night and Christmas Parade (unanimous)
• Reappointed Board of Adjustment members (6-1, Dinkins nay)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The regular meeting of the Council Downtown Master Plan Committee scheduled for November 4, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2021, at 4:00 PM.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a special use permit application (SUP-21-005) from William Earl Newman, Jr. to allow an existing landscaping business to operate as legally conforming in a General Residential (GR) zoning district. The board will also consider a related variance request from Newman regarding accessory structure location on the same property. Both items concern the property at 1692 Old Hendersonville Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC, within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Special use permit SUP-21-005 for landscaping business at 1692 Old Hendersonville Highway
• Variance request from UDO Chapter 4.8.F.2 for accessory structure location
• Property in General Residential (GR) district, PIN# 8596-67-3396-000
• Approval of minutes from September 7, 2021 meeting

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a special use permit (SUP-21-005) allowing William Earl Newman Jr.'s existing landscaping business to operate as legally conforming in a General Residential district, and also unanimously granted a variance (VAR-21-004) to place an accessory structure in a less flood-prone area, subject to conditions including meeting setback and floodplain regulations and removing an existing structure.

• Granted special use permit SUP-21-005 for landscaping business at 1692 Old Hendersonville Highway (unanimous)
• Granted variance VAR-21-004 for accessory structure location, subject to conditions (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved September 7, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special planning session focused on housing, facilitated by Amy Murphy-Nugen of Western Carolina University. The council will discuss housing issues and expectations, with no formal decisions expected. Consent items include a resolution accepting a loan offer for the Gallimore Road sewer rehab project and a Veterans Day proclamation.

• Resolution accepting SRF loan offer for Gallimore Road Sewer Rehab Project
• Proclamation for Veterans Day
• Housing planning session discussion

The Brevard City Council held a housing planning session to discuss strategies for increasing housing diversity and workforce housing. No binding decisions were made; instead, council members agreed to divide topics into work groups, including Planning Department, Housing Trust Fund Committee, and Blue Zones, to develop short- and long-term actions. The session was informational and planning-focused, with no formal votes on housing policy.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent items: SRF loan offer for Gallimore Road Sewer Rehab and Veterans Day Proclamation (unanimous)
• Agreed to divide housing topics into work groups (Planning Department, Housing Trust Fund Committee, Blue Zones, etc.)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:12 PM (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear a presentation from BioPURE project manager Ralph Miller, receive the manager's sales report, and review and approve September financial reports. The agenda is routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• BioPURE presentation by Ralph Miller, Project Manager
• Manager's Report / Sales Updates
• Review and Approve September Financial Reports
• Approval of minutes from September 23, 2021 regular session

The Brevard ABC Board met on October 28, 2021, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 23, 2021 regular session, both unanimously. A presentation by BioPURE was given, but no decision was made regarding their hand sanitizer recommendation.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 23, 2021 regular session (unanimous)

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss a table donation from Scott Sullivan of 3 Oak Handcrafted, and select design materials for the MCJCC with architect Shane Elliott. The meeting is routine, with no major policy decisions expected.

• Table donation from Scott Sullivan, 3 Oak Handcrafted
• Selection of design materials for MCJCC with Shane Elliott, Mathews Architecture
• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2021 meeting

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board met on October 26, 2021, and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 12, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made during this session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold a regular meeting, conducted remotely, to consider a rezoning application and discuss flag lots and sign regulations. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. Public comment will be heard.

• Rezoning application REZ-21-004 by Tore's Properties, LLC for property at Highway 64 and Osborne Road, PIN# 8596-26-6331-000, from General Residential (GR)
• Flag lot discussion
• Continuation of TXT-21-018, UDO Chapter 12 – Signs

Short-Term Rental Task Force

The Brevard Short-Term Rental Task Force is meeting to discuss short-term rental issues and determine next steps. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or proposals listed.

• Discussion of short-term rental topics
• Determination of next steps for the task force

The task force held an organizational meeting, discussing data collection methods and legal constraints. They decided to form three sub-groups: Data Collection, Definition, and Community Survey. No formal decisions were made beyond establishing these sub-groups and setting a regular meeting schedule.

• Created Data Collection sub-group (Trusler, Owen, Bowers)
• Created Definition sub-group (Dinkins, Bland)
• Created Community Survey sub-group (Copelof, Offen)
• Set monthly meetings for 4th Thursday at 11 am, location TBD

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The committee will receive updates regarding tree wells and wayfinding signs on signal boxes. Members will also discuss plans for conducting a pedestrian count on Main Street.

• Update re Tree Wells
• Update re Wayfinding Signs on Signal Boxes
• Plan for Pedestrian Count on Main Street
• Financial Report

The Downtown Master Plan Committee unanimously approved authorizing the City Manager to execute purchase orders up to $8,000 for removal and storage of the Clemson Plaza sign and building repair, charged to the streetscape design line item. The committee also unanimously voted to continue the hardscape project and engage the African American community in developing the interpretive plan for the Clemson Theater site. Additionally, they approved the agenda and minutes as amended, and discussed tree well options, wayfinding signs, and a pedestrian count.

• Approved $8,000 for Clemson Plaza sign removal and storage (unanimous)
• Approved engaging African American community for Clemson Theater interpretive plan (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The committee will discuss updates regarding the Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan and the Ecusta Trail. The agenda also includes a discussion on public facilities and park/trail safety.

• Update re Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan
• Update on Ecusta Trail
• Public Facilities/Parks & Trail Safety discussion

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee received a presentation on safety strategies for public facilities, parks, and trails from Public Safety Director Phil Harris, who discussed potential camera monitoring systems. Updates were provided on the Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan, with a public input session scheduled for October 27, and on the Ecusta Trail, including fundraising progress and Henderson County's efforts. No formal decisions were made; the committee only approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on two land-use items: amendments to UDO Chapter 9.3 on driveway and curb cut separation, and a development agreement with the Boys & Girls Club that includes a zoning map amendment. The council will also consider an ordinance to conform with state law SB 300, a resolution to close Woodlawn Ave., and several routine items including financial reports, property tax releases, and board appointments.

• Public hearing and ordinance on UDO Chapter 9.3 access management (driveway/curb cut separation)
• Public hearing and ordinance on Boys & Girls Club development agreement and zoning map amendment
• Ordinance to conform city ordinances with SB 300
• Resolution declaring intent to permanently close Woodlawn Ave.
• Resolution approving property tax releases for September 2021

The Brevard City Council approved a conditional rezoning for the Boys & Girls Club property at 11 Gallimore Road and 340 Greenville Highway, establishing an Institutional Campus Conditional Zoning District with a 20-year vested development agreement. The council also approved amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding access management, adopted several resolutions, and voted to remove the Clemson Plaza sign. A public hearing was held for the rezoning, and no public comments were made.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-46 rezoning Boys & Girls Club property to Institutional Campus Conditional Zoning District (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-47 development agreement with Boys & Girls Club for 20-year vesting (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-45 amending UDO Chapter 9.3 access management requirements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-51 declaring intent to close a portion of Woodlawn Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-48 property tax releases totaling $1,379.65 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-49 updating signatory and disbursement resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-50 updating credit card signatories and guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved removal of Clemson Plaza sign and placed in storage (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and to discuss Main Street water and sewer improvements. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the infrastructure discussion.

• Discussion of Main Street water and sewer improvements
• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2021 meeting
• Setting date for next meeting

The Downtown Master Plan Committee voted to recommend that City Council remove the Clemson Plaza sign and store it until the committee can review the plaza's overall design and interpretive elements. The committee also discussed the Main Street water and sewer improvement project, with plans to open bids on February 1, 2022, and start construction on March 1, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended to City Council to remove Clemson Plaza sign and place in storage (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The committee will meet to receive updates from the Police Department and the Fire Department. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the April 20, 2021 meeting.

• Police Department Update
• Fire Department Update
• Approval of April 20, 2021 meeting minutes

The committee approved the April 20, 2021 minutes. Police Chief Phil Harris will retire next summer and become Public Safety Director; Deputy Chief Tom Jordan will be sworn in as Police Chief on October 18. No new Deputy Chief will be hired, so no budget increase. The Fire Department's rescue truck was ordered in July, and a brush truck was added to this year's budget.

• Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Noted Phil Harris's retirement and new Public Safety Director role
• Noted Tom Jordan's swearing-in as Police Chief on October 18
• Decided not to hire a new Deputy Chief, avoiding budget increase
• Noted rescue truck ordered in July with 420-day build time
• Noted brush truck added to this year's budget

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from a prior task force meeting. They will also discuss the MCJCC/Silversteen Playground Parking Lot and the Dogwood Trust Grant Award, and set a date for the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes from MCJCC Task Force Final Meeting on June 1, 2021
• Discussion of MCJCC/Silversteen Playground Parking Lot
• Discussion of Dogwood Trust Grant Award

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board held its inaugural meeting and approved the agenda and prior task force minutes. The board unanimously selected the full-circle option for the refuge area in the MCJCC/Silversteen playground parking lot plans, and the engineer will finalize specs for bidding. The board also acknowledged a $258,850 Dogwood Trust grant for the community center.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of MCJCC Task Force final meeting June 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Selected full-circle refuge option for MCJCC parking lot (unanimous consent)

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for October 5, 2021, at 3:00 PM has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted and emailed to T.Times on September 27, 2021. No other business is on the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled
• Cancellation notice posted September 27, 2021

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will meet remotely to consider final master plans for Brevard College facilities. The board will also review two proposed text amendments regarding signs and access management.

• Brevard College PDD Final Master Plan #29 Maintenance Facility
• Brevard College PDD Final Master Plan #40 Press Box and Parking Lot
• Text Amendment TXT-21-018 regarding UDO Chapter 12 Signs
• Text Amendment TXT-21-007 regarding UDO Chapter 9.3 Access Management

The Brevard Planning Board unanimously approved the Brevard College PDD Final Master Plan #29 Maintenance Facility and #40 Press Box and Parking Lot, each with conditions. The board also approved two text amendments to the UDO regarding signs and access management. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Brevard College PDD Final Master Plan #29 Maintenance Facility with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Brevard College PDD Final Master Plan #40 Press Box and Parking Lot with conditions, including 24-month paving extension (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment TXT-21-018 to UDO Chapter 12 on signs (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment TXT-21-007 to UDO Chapter 9.3 on access management, striking 'cuts' from table heading and 9.3.B.3 (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, a manager's report on sales, and review of August financial reports. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2021 regular session
• Manager's report and sales updates
• Review and approval of August financial reports

The Brevard ABC Board met in regular session on September 23, 2021, with all members present except Jack Jaisler. The board unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 26, 2021 regular session. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting included a moment of silence for deceased employee Jimmy A. Bohn.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2021 regular session (unanimous)

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting to approve minutes from August and to meet with Alta, a consulting firm, to review the draft Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. The meeting includes a summary of public feedback and discussion of top projects for implementation.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2021 meeting
• Meeting with Alta re Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan via Zoom
• Review of draft pedestrian and bicycle facilities
• Discussion of top projects for implementation

The Parks, Trails, & Recreation Committee reviewed the draft Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, incorporating public and committee corrections into the facility map. They discussed prioritizing projects based on the 2018 Pedestrian Plan, focusing on greenway spines and school connections, and suggested bike facility priorities near the Estatoe/Ecusta trail intersection, Ingles Market, and Rosman Highway. Next steps include identifying top 5 projects, stakeholder focus groups, and a public outreach meeting scheduled for October 13 at the Depot Railroad Avenue Park.

• Reviewed draft pedestrian and bicycle facilities and directed that corrections be incorporated into the map before the public outreach meeting.
• Agreed to follow the 2018 Pedestrian Plan's prioritized project list for sidewalks and multi-use paths.
• Discussed and suggested bike facility priorities at Estatoe/Ecusta trail intersection, Ingles Market area, and Rosman Highway between Carolina Ave and Caldwell St.
• Set the public outreach meeting for Wednesday, October 13, at the Depot Railroad Avenue Park.
• Planned to identify top 5 projects and stakeholder groups for focus group meetings.

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on a voluntary non-contiguous annexation, several UDO amendments (off-street parking exceptions, Tree City USA, off-street parking in General Industrial zoning), and a health/sanitation code amendment. New business includes resolutions for sewer and water/sewer design contracts, a health insurance gap resolution, and an affordable housing project agreement.

• Voluntary non-contiguous annexation petition by Joshua Gaura
• UDO amendments: Section 10.5 (off-street parking exceptions), Section 8.3 (Tree City USA), Chapter 10.3 (off-street parking/GI zoning)
• Code amendment Chapter 38 (health & sanitation/abatement)
• Resolution authorizing contract award for Gallimore Rd. Sewer Rehab Project
• Resolution approving Main Street water/sewer improvements design contract

The Brevard City Council approved a $1.84 million contract for the Gallimore Road Sewer Basin Rehabilitation Project, a voluntary annexation of 367 Hendersonville Highway, and an affordable housing agreement waiving water/sewer tap fees for two units. It also passed ordinances amending parking, tree protection, and health/sanitation codes, and approved resolutions supporting Medicaid expansion and establishing a short-term rental task force.

• Approved $1,844,547 contract to AM-Liner East for Gallimore Road sewer rehab (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 367 Hendersonville Highway (unanimous)
• Approved affordable housing agreement with Sunnyside Properties waiving tap fees (unanimous)
• Approved UDO parking exception amendment (4-1, Dinkins nay)
• Approved UDO Tree City USA amendment (4-1, Dinkins nay)
• Approved health/sanitation code amendment (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Medicaid expansion (unanimous)
• Established Short-Term Rental Task Force (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review a public art application from Hunters and Gatherers, and discuss Main Street water and sewer improvements tied to an NCDOT paving project. The agenda is routine with no major policy decisions.

• Public Art Application from Hunters and Gatherers
• Main Street Water & Sewer Improvements in Conjunction with NCDOT Paving Project
• Approval of Minutes of August 19, 2021 Meeting

The Downtown Master Plan Committee approved a public art application from Hunters & Gatherers for a mural at 40 West Main Street and forwarded it to City Council. It also approved a $126,500 proposal from Summit Engineering Group for water and sewer design work ahead of NCDOT repaving, also to be forwarded to City Council. Both motions passed unanimously. The committee discussed Tree City USA background but took no action on it.

• Approved public art application from Hunters & Gatherers for mural at 40 West Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Summit Engineering Group proposal for $126,500 water/sewer design, forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended to include Tree City USA background (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 19, 2021 meeting as presented (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance request from Rite Lite Signs, acting for Centrex Properties, Inc., to allow a 134.8 square foot front wall sign at 100 College Station Drive, which exceeds the UDO limit. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance request for 134.8 sq ft front wall sign at 100 College Station Drive (PIN# 8586-62-0921-000)
• Property in Downtown Mixed Use (DMX) zoning district
• Approval of minutes from August 10, 2021 meeting

The Brevard Board of Adjustment unanimously granted a variance to Rite Lite Signs, agent for Centrex Properties, allowing a 134.8 square foot front wall sign at the Food Lion store at 100 College Station Drive, exceeding the 64 square foot limit in the Downtown Mixed Use district. The board also discussed filling three vacant ETJ positions and requested outreach to county officials. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Granted variance 21-003 for 134.8 sq ft wall sign at 100 College Station Drive (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August 10, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Discussed filling 3 vacant ETJ positions; requested City Clerk and City Attorney contact county counterparts

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

This agenda is a cancellation notice. The Downtown Master Plan Committee's regular meeting scheduled for September 2, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled for September 2, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for September 17, 2021 at 9:30 AM

Housing Committee - City Council

The Housing Trust Fund Selection Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss a potential affordable housing project. No specific project details or funding amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of potential affordable housing project
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2021 meeting

The Housing Trust Fund Selection Committee met and approved the minutes from the June 23, 2021 meeting. They heard a presentation from Annelise Hagedorn and Rich DeJong about a proposed affordable housing project on North Lane, which would include a 2-bedroom house and a 1-bedroom accessory dwelling, with a request for the City to waive water and sewer tap fees. No formal decision was made on the proposal; the committee only discussed it.

• Approved the minutes of the June 23, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Discussed a proposed affordable housing project on North Lane, but took no action.

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will review and approve a FY2022 budget amendment for revised line item expenses. The meeting also includes the approval of May, June, and July 2021 accountant's reports and bank reconciliations. No specific dollar amounts or new contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Review and Approve FY2022 Budget Amendment / Revised Line Item Expenses
• Review and Approve May, 2021 Accountant’s Reports
• Review and Approve June and July Accountant’s Reports
• Review and Approve June and July Bank Statement and Reconciliation

The Brevard ABC Board approved a $4,500 request from Dr. Powers and Brevard College for an alcohol education program, funded from the $12,000 education budget. The board tabled a vote on the FY2022 budget amendment until the October meeting. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the June 24, 2021 regular session.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes from the June 24, 2021 regular session.
• Approved a $4,500 request from Dr. Powers and Brevard College for an alcohol education program.
• Tabled the FY2022 budget amendment review until the October meeting.

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board tabled a text amendment on access management (TXT-21-007) to allow staff to make revisions, and approved three other text amendments: off-street parking (TXT-21-008) with one abstention, Tree City USA (TXT-21-014) unanimously, and a repeal of a 2015 parking exception in the CMX district (TXT-21-016) unanimously. The board also voted to hold all meetings virtually until further notice.

• Tabled TXT-21-007 access management text amendment for staff revisions (unanimous)
• Approved TXT-21-008 off-street parking text amendment (5-0, Carli abstained)
• Approved TXT-21-014 Tree City USA text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved TXT-21-016 repealing 2015 parking exception in CMX district (unanimous)
• Voted to hold all meetings virtually until further notice (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee will discuss church-owned greenspaces and annual recurring maintenance plans. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a proposed pet waste station donation and the city's COVID action plan.

• Discussion of church-owned downtown greenspaces
• Discussion of annual recurring maintenance plans
• Proposed donation of a pet waste station for Clemson Plaza
• Discussion regarding City COVID Action Plan

The Downtown Master Plan Committee accepted a donated pet waste station for Clemson Plaza, choosing the black version with conditions on placement and signage. The committee also discussed collaboration with downtown churches on greenspace maintenance, including a potential lease, easement, or dedication of the triangle parcel at Broad and Caldwell Streets. Two agenda items were initially postponed due to missing virtual members but were later added back when a Heart of Brevard representative arrived. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy matters.

• Approved agenda as amended, postponing Items F and H (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Added Items F and H back to agenda after Heart of Brevard representative arrived (unanimous)
• Accepted pet waste station donation for Clemson Plaza, black version, with placement and custom sign conditions

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The committee will discuss several park and trail developments, including a disc golf course proposal and updates on the Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan. Members will also receive progress reports on the Tannery Brownfield, Bracken Preserve Extension, and Ecusta Trail.

• Disc Golf Course Proposal by Jay McCarthy
• Update on Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan
• Tannery Brownfield Update
• Bracken Preserve Extension Update
• Updates on Dog Park and Silversteen Playground projects

The committee voted unanimously to authorize staff to work with Jay McCarthy of Innova Disc Golf to identify potential sites for a disc golf course and return with a recommendation. The Tannery Park site was ruled out due to brownfield issues, but staff will consider other city-owned locations, possibly for an 18-hole course. The committee also received updates on the pedestrian and bicycle plan, Tannery brownfield agreement, Bracken Preserve extension, and Ecusta Trail progress.

• Authorized staff to work with Jay McCarthy on disc golf course site options (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions for the Azalea/Rhododendron neighborhood sewer extension and water infrastructure upgrades. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding annexation petitions and updates to trash containment and parking lot screening ordinances.

• Public hearing for Azalea/Rhododendron Neighborhood Sewer Extension (CDBG-I)
• King Street Waterline Upgrade and Resolution
• Burrell Mountain Finished Water Storage Tank and Resolution
• Amendments to Code of Ordinances regarding trash containers and parking lot screening
• Voluntary Contiguous Annexation Petition for Ronald White

The Brevard City Council voted unanimously to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all city employees, with a target date of September 1, 2021. They also created a short-term rental task force to explore regulations, and approved several infrastructure loan offers for water projects. The council accepted the 2020 tax settlement report showing a 98.86% collection rate.

• Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for all city employees (unanimous)
• Created short-term rental task force (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,086,918 DWSRF loan for King Street waterline replacement (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,858,050 DWSRF loan for Burrell Mountain water tank (unanimous)
• Approved FY21-22 budget amendment increasing General Fund by $121,000 (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation of Ronald White property on Fisher Road (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance allowing sub-grade dumpsters without screening (unanimous)
• Authorized settlement agreement with CDM Smith (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment is holding a special called meeting to hear an administrative appeal (APL-21-001) of a Planning Department decision regarding Permit # MIN-21-007. The board will also approve minutes from the June 1, 2021 meeting and handle routine procedural items.

• Administrative appeal APL-21-001 of Planning Department decision on Permit # MIN-21-007
• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2021 meeting
• Special called meeting on August 10, 2021 at 3:00 PM in Council Chambers

The Board of Adjustment dismissed an administrative appeal (APL-21-001) challenging a planning department permit decision, ruling that the appellant, Greg Hunter, lacked standing. The board also denied standing to neighbor Joe Kelly and dismissed the case unanimously, without addressing the underlying permit issues.

• Granted Tom Norton party standing (unanimous)
• Denied Greg Hunter standing (unanimous)
• Denied Joe Kelly standing (unanimous)
• Dismissed appeal APL-21-001 (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on various downtown improvement items, including annual maintenance plans, sidewalk ordinance issues, updates on Clemson Plaza and utility box wraps, a financial report, and proposals for engineering costs for construction drawings. They will also consider a planning board recommendation on underground trash receptacles and a new plastic initiative.

• Plan for Annual Recurring Maintenance
• Sidewalk Ordinance Issues
• Clemson Plaza Update
• Proposals for Engineering Costs for DTMP Construction Drawings
• Planning Board Recommendation re Underground Trash Receptacles

The Downtown Master Plan Committee approved a $50,000 proposal from Arbor Engineering for design plans and specs for the central downtown area, and unanimously approved increasing the one-cent tax appropriation to $104,000, adding $28,000 to the committee's budget. The committee also discussed sidewalk permit fees, with Heart of Brevard considering offering grants to cover the $100 fee for merchants, and continued planning for an annual maintenance plan.

• Approved $50,000 Arbor Engineering proposal for downtown design plans (unanimous)
• Approved increase of one-cent tax appropriation to $104,000, adding $28,000 to budget (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for August 3, 2021, at 3:00 PM has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted and emailed to the T.Times on July 15, 2021, by Board Secretary Janice H. Pinson. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Cancellation notice posted July 15, 2021

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board is meeting remotely to consider a text amendment (TXT-21-012) that would change code sections related to trash containers, containment areas, and parking lot screening. The board will also approve minutes from the June 22 meeting and take public comment.

• Text Amendment TXT-21-012: Code Section 58-5 (Containers), UDO Section 4.6 (Containment areas for trash and recyclables), UDO Section 8.6 (Parking lot screening)
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2021
• Public comment period
• Remote meeting per NC General Statute 166A-19.24

The Brevard Planning Board unanimously approved a text amendment (TXT-21-012) to allow sub-grade dumpsters and exempt them from screening requirements, as part of a pilot program on Jordan Street. The amendment removes the prohibition on underground dumpsters and adds an exemption in the UDO. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from June 22, 2021, with no public comment or other business.

• Approved text amendment TXT-21-012 to allow sub-grade dumpsters and exempt them from screening (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 22, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board's regular meeting scheduled for July 27, 2021, at 5:30 PM has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted and emailed to the T.Times on June 23, 2021, by Board Clerk Janice H. Pinson. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice posted and emailed June 23, 2021
• Regular meeting scheduled for July 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM cancelled

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider an administrative appeal (APL-21-001) of a Planning Department decision regarding permit MIN-21-007. The board will also approve minutes from the June 1, 2021 meeting and handle routine procedural items.

• Administrative appeal APL-21-001 of permit MIN-21-007
• Approval of June 1, 2021 minutes
• Approval of agenda

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for July 6, 2021, at 3:00 PM has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted and emailed to T.Times on June 18, 2021 by Board Clerk Janice H. Pinson. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss trash issues on Jordan Street, review the budget, and discuss the history and funding of the Clemson Plaza Project. The agenda is routine, with no votes on new ordinances or contracts listed.

• Jordan Street trash update regarding Square Root's dumpster and grease dumpster
• Budget review
• Clemson Plaza Project history and funding discussion
• Approval of June 17, 2021 meeting minutes

The Downtown Master Plan Committee approved spending $54,742 from its design budget to purchase and install subgrade dumpsters and build a masonry wall to screen the grease dumpster at Square Root. The regular dumpster will be eliminated once the new dumpsters are installed, and Waste Management will service them for $325 per month from the Sanitation Fund. The committee also reviewed the budget and discussed the Clemson Plaza project history and funding.

• Approved $54,742 for subgrade dumpsters and grease dumpster screening wall
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding a regular meeting to consider its proposed FY2022 budget, which will be the subject of a public hearing. The board will also review and approve a FY2021 budget amendment, along with routine items like minutes, accountant's reports, and bank statements. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or rezonings on the agenda.

• Public hearing on ABC FY2022 proposed budget
• Review, approve and adopt proposed FY22 budget
• Review and approve FY21 budget amendment
• Review and approve accountant's reports from May 2021
• Review and approve reconciliations and bank statements from May 2021

The Brevard ABC Board unanimously approved the FY2022 budget as presented, projecting $6,573,700 in revenue and $688,788 in operating income, with $200,000 distributed to the City of Brevard and $66,666 to Transylvania County. The board also approved a FY2021 budget amendment reflecting higher sales and expenses, and nominated Kevin Jones as the next Board Chair. The May 2021 accountant's report was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved FY2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Nominated Kevin Jones as ABC Board Chair (unanimous)
• Approved May 2021 reconciliation and bank statement (unanimous)
• Tabled May 2021 accountant's report to next meeting (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for August 26, 2021 (unanimous)

Housing Committee - City Council

The Housing Trust Fund Selection Committee is meeting to consider a funding request from Workforce Homestead, Inc. for the Falling Waters project, and to receive an update on the Housing Assistance Corp. Cashiers Valley Road project. The committee will also approve minutes from its April 12 meeting and set a date for the next meeting.

• Falling Waters Project request by Jim Yamin, Workforce Homestead, Inc.
• Update on Housing Assistance Corp. Cashiers Valley Road Project
• Approval of minutes from April 12, 2021 meeting

The Housing Trust Fund Selection Committee heard a request from Workforce Homestead, Inc. for an additional $847,312 to cover a funding gap for the Falling Waters affordable housing project, which already has $300,000 committed from the City and County. The committee took no formal action on the request, and staff agreed to contact the County about potential additional funding. The committee also approved the minutes of the April 12, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Heard request for $847,312 additional funding for Falling Waters project; no action taken

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several land-use items, including a non-contiguous annexation request, a conditional rezoning request, and a text amendment to the access management chapter. The board will also discuss parking and review an executive summary for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan community engagement.

• Non-contiguous annexation ANN-21-002 by Joshua Gaura for property at 367 Hendersonville Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC (PIN#8597-64-5558-000)
• Conditional rezoning REZ-21-003 by Boys and Girls Club for property at 11 Gallimore Road, Brevard, NC (PIN#s 8585-77-6740-000 and 8585-77-9731-000)
• Text amendment TXT-21-007 to Chapter 9.3 Access Management
• Board discussion on parking
• Executive summary for Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) community engagement

The Brevard Planning Board recommended approval of a non-contiguous annexation for a property at 367 Hendersonville Highway, intended for office and retail space for an outdoor gear company. The board also approved a conditional rezoning for the Boys and Girls Club property at 11 Gallimore Road, with conditions as recommended by staff. Both recommendations will go to City Council for final decisions.

• Approved agenda with revisions, tabling items c. and e.
• Approved May 25, 2021 minutes with a revision adding language about wire fences.
• Recommended approval of annexation ANN-21-002 for 367 Hendersonville Highway.
• Approved conditional rezoning REZ-21-003 for 11 Gallimore Road with staff-recommended conditions.
• Tabled the parking discussion item due to James Carli's absence.

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on the FY2021-2022 budget and fee schedule, financing for the Mary C. Jenkins Community Center, and multiple amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The agenda also includes recognitions, a hospital update, and resolutions on the Ecusta Trail and downtown master plan.

• Public hearing and ordinance for FY2021-2022 budget and fee schedule
• Resolution authorizing financing for Mary C. Jenkins Community Center
• Six proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendments (chapters 2, 3, 4, 19; 10.3; 3.30/4.5/19.3; 8.4)
• Resolutions in support of Ecusta Trail and establishing Rosenwald Community Advisory Board
• Recognition of NAMI Police Officers of the Year: Greg Holden, Rick Harbin, Chris Brittain

The Brevard City Council approved the FY2021-2022 budget ordinance totaling $35.2 million, which includes a $0.4500 general fund tax rate and a $3.00 per month sanitation fee increase. The Council also unanimously approved resolutions authorizing the City to take the lead on the Ecusta Trail project and to apply for a federal RAISE grant, committing up to $4,623,515 as a local match. Additionally, the Council adopted a new Downtown Master Plan, established the Rosenwald Community Advisory Board, and approved financing terms for the Mary C. Jenkins Community Center.

• Approved FY2021-2022 budget ordinance totaling $35.2 million (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to take lead on Ecusta Trail funding, design, and construction (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting RAISE grant application for transportation projects (unanimous)
• Adopted Downtown Master Plan and Streetscape (unanimous)
• Established Rosenwald Community Advisory Board, dissolving Mary C. Jenkins Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved $2.35M financing for Mary C. Jenkins Community Center (unanimous)
• Approved UDO amendments for accessory structures, fence height, and buffer yards (unanimous)
• Sent UDO parking amendment back to Planning Board for further discussion (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, review a public art application from Brevard Insurance Agency, and continue discussing trash options for Jordan Street, including a site visit. The meeting is procedural with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Public art application from Brevard Insurance Agency
• Continued discussion of Jordan Street trash options with site visit
• Approval of June 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Set date for next meeting

The Downtown Master Plan Committee voted to recommend City Council approve a mural application from Brevard Insurance Agency for 32 E. Jordan Street, and approved proceeding with three subgrade dumpsters for the Jordan Street trash pilot program. The committee also discussed but did not decide on compensating Charlie Landreth for his landscaping proposal, instead agreeing to publicly thank him. Staff will draft a user agreement for the dumpster pilot program.

• Approved agenda as amended, adding items on Landreth compensation and parking ticket fee.
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Recommended City Council approve Brevard Insurance Agency mural application (motion carried unanimously).
• Approved proceeding with three subgrade dumpsters for Jordan Street trash pilot (motion carried unanimously).
• Agreed to have staff draft user agreement for dumpster pilot with Heart of Brevard assistance.
• Agreed to publicly recognize Charlie Landreth for his landscaping proposal, not compensate him.

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the May 12 meeting, and to receive project updates on the Dog Park, Rosenwald Projects, Community Garden, and Tannery Skate Park Landscaping. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Dog Park project update
• Rosenwald Projects update
• Community Garden update
• Tannery Skate Park Landscaping update

The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 12, 2021 meeting. Members received updates on the Dog Park, Rosenwald projects, Community Garden, and Tannery Skate Park landscaping. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports and discussions.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes of the May 12, 2021 meeting as presented.

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a budget work session to review the proposed FY18 budget, including the general fund, capital equipment replacement, salary adjustments, and various enterprise and special funds. They will also close out public hearings from May 17, 2021, and discuss steep slope regulations. The meeting is primarily a working session for budget deliberation.

• Review of proposed FY18 General Fund budget with departmental tabs
• Discussion of salary adjustments for city employees
• Review of fee schedule (Tab 44)
• Review of budget ordinance (Tab 47)
• Close out public hearings from May 17, 2021

The Brevard City Council held a budget work session to review the proposed FY2021-2022 budget, discussing revenue, departmental budgets, and salary adjustments. The council tabled the steep slopes ordinance and sent it back to the Planning Board for further review. No final budget approval was made at this session.

• Tabled steep slopes ordinance and sent back to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on UDO Chapter 6 amendments
• Cancelled June 14 budget work session

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to discuss options for trash management on Jordan Street and signage design. The agenda also includes a groundbreaking and photoshoot at the Clemson Plaza site and a site visit to the Jordan Street parking lot. The meeting is primarily a working session with discussions and approvals of minutes.

• Groundbreaking and photoshoot at Clemson Plaza site
• Site visit to Jordan Street parking lot for trash options
• Discussion of Jordan Street trash options
• Signage design discussion
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2021 meeting

The Downtown Master Plan Committee held a groundbreaking for the Clemson Plaza project and reviewed trash options for Jordan Street, but made no final decision on dumpsters. The committee agreed to recommend that City Council form a sign task force and to present a proposal for using American Rescue Plan funds to fix stormwater issues in Times Arcade Alley. The committee also approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 19, 2021 meeting.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Agreed to recommend City Council form a sign task force
• Agreed to present Times Arcade Alley stormwater fix to City Council for ARP funding
• Tabled decision on Jordan Street trash options pending more research
• Staff to gather feedback on subgrade dumpsters and grease dumpster needs

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment will consider a special use permit application (SUP-21-004) from Jason Brown, agent for Sharon Petit, to allow metal products fabrication, machine/welding shop, and blacksmithing in the Downtown Mixed Use (DMX) district. The property is at 161 N. Broad Street. The board will also approve minutes from May 4, 2021.

• Special Use Permit #SUP-21-004 for metal fabrication, machine/welding shop, and blacksmithing at 161 N. Broad Street (PIN# 8586-51-6703-000)

The Brevard Board of Adjustment approved a special use permit (SUP-21-004) for Village Blacksmiths to operate a blacksmithing and metal fabrication shop at 161 N. Broad Street in the Downtown Mixed Use district. The approval includes conditions limiting production hours to Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 7 PM, with no production on Sunday, and requiring sound mitigation. The board also qualified four adjoining property owners as parties with standing to testify.

• Approved special use permit SUP-21-004 for blacksmithing at 161 N. Broad St. (unanimous)
• Qualified Perry Harper as party with standing (unanimous)
• Qualified Al Horrigan as party with standing (unanimous)
• Qualified Maria Keohane as party with standing (unanimous)
• Qualified Dennis Piranian as party with standing (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 4, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Mary C. Jenkins Community Center Task Force

The Mary C. Jenkins Community Center Task Force is meeting to discuss the upcoming groundbreaking and Juneteenth celebration on June 19th, as well as pre-construction details. They will also consider the future direction of the task force and approve minutes from the April 20th meeting.

• Groundbreaking & Juneteenth Celebration – June 19th
• Pre-Construction Discussion
• Approval of Minutes from April 20, 2021 Meeting

The Mary C. Jenkins Community Center Task Force met on June 1, 2021, and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 20, 2021 meeting, both unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes of the April 20, 2021 meeting as presented (unanimous)

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Brevard ABC Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the April meeting minutes and reviewing the manager's report. The main item is reviewing and approving the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022. The board will also review the accountant's report and bank reconciliation for April.

• Review and approve proposed budget for FY22
• Approve minutes from April 22, 2021 regular session
• Review and approve accountant's report for April 2021
• Review and approve reconciliation and bank statement for April 2021

The Public Works & Utilities Committee recommended City Council approve a $28,700 engineering services proposal from McGill Associates to study a potential raw water intake and pump station at the confluence of Cathey's Creek and the French Broad River. The committee also unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from May 5, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $28,700 McGill Associates engineering proposal for raw water intake study

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding a regular meeting to review and approve the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022, along with the manager's report. They will also consider approving the accountant's report and bank reconciliation for April 2021, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is routine, with no public hearings or major policy changes.

• Review and approve proposed FY22 budget
• Manager's report
• Approve accountant's report for April 2021
• Approve reconciliation and bank statement for April 2021
• Approve minutes from April 22, 2021 regular session

The Brevard ABC Board unanimously approved the proposed FY22 budget, which projects a 10% increase in sales and salaries. The board also committed to quarterly budget reviews during business reviews. April sales were reported up 16% from last year, and the law enforcement contract for FY22 was approved with the Transylvania County Narcotics Task Force.

• Approved FY22 budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly budget review commitment (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with added Public Comment item (unanimous)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee will meet to review entry-level pay grades. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the May 7, 2021, meeting.

• Review of entry-level pay grades

The Finance & Human Resources Committee reviewed HR Director Kelley Craig's recommendations to eliminate Pay Grades 8 and 9, setting entry-level pay at $15/hour or higher, and to add promotional opportunities with Pay Grades 11 and 12. A new Senior Sanitation Worker classification at Pay Grade 11 was also proposed. No formal vote was taken on the recommendations; the committee only discussed them.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed entry-level pay grade changes to eliminate Grades 8 and 9, set minimum at $15/hour
• Discussed adding Pay Grades 11 and 12 for promotional opportunities
• Proposed new Senior Sanitation Worker classification at Pay Grade 11

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider four text amendments to the city's zoning ordinance, covering fences, principal and accessory structures, parking standards for general industrial uses, and landscaping buffer requirements. The board will also review two requests for contiguous annexation of properties on Fisher Road and Hendersonville Highway. Public comment will be taken.

• Text Amendment TXT-21-004 – Chapter 3.30 Fences
• Text Amendment TXT-21-005 – Principal & Accessory Structures
• Text Amendment TXT-21-008 – Parking Standards – General Industrial
• Annexation ANN-21-001 by Ronald D. and Peggy M. White, Fisher Road (PIN# 8586-65-2129-000)
• Annexation ANN-21-002 by Joshua Gaura, 367 Hendersonville Highway, Pisgah Forest (PIN# 8597-64-5558-000)

The Brevard Planning Board unanimously approved four Unified Development Ordinance text amendments (TXT-21-004, TXT-21-005, TXT-21-008, TXT-21-009) and recommended approval of a contiguous annexation request (ANN-21-001) for property on Fisher Road. The board also elected Greg Hunter as vice chair and approved cancelling its July meeting.

• Approved fence height measurement and sight triangle text amendment TXT-21-004 (unanimous)
• Approved principal & accessory structures text amendment TXT-21-005, adding gazebos to exempt structures (unanimous)
• Recommended parking standards text amendment TXT-21-008 for GI district, with 1 space per 500 sq ft trigger (unanimous)
• Approved landscaping buffer text amendment TXT-21-009 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of contiguous annexation ANN-21-001 for Fisher Road property (unanimous)
• Elected Greg Hunter as vice chair (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of July meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council's Downtown Master Plan Committee will hold a work session to review the draft final Downtown Master Plan. The meeting includes routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and setting a date for the next meeting.

• Work session on draft final Downtown Master Plan
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2021 meeting
• Set date for next meeting

The committee reviewed the Draft Final Downtown Master Plan, including near-term priorities and cost estimates. No formal decisions were made; the plan is scheduled for final presentation to City Council on June 21st.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on UDO access management amendments and a Boys & Girls Club development agreement with a zoning map change. They will also vote on an ordinance to conform with SB 300, a resolution to close Woodlawn Ave, and various appointments. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, financial reports, and proclamations.

• Public hearing and ordinance on UDO Chapter 9.3 driveway and curb cut separation requirements
• Public hearing and ordinance on Boys & Girls Club development agreement and zoning map amendment
• Ordinance to conform city ordinances with SB 300
• Resolution declaring intent to permanently close Woodlawn Ave
• Oath of office for Police Chief Tom Jordan and Finance Director Dean Luebbe

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 6 on environmental protection, followed by a vote on the ordinance. The city manager will present the FY2021-2022 budget message, and the council will consider several resolutions and contracts, including an audit contract and a contract for the Mary C. Jenkins Community Center. The agenda also includes consent items such as budget amendments, annexation petitions, and committee minutes.

• Public hearing and vote on UDO Chapter 6 environmental protection amendments
• City Manager's FY2021-2022 budget message and presentation
• Audit contract for year ending June 30, 2021
• Resolution to establish Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
• Contract award for Mary C. Jenkins Community Center

The Brevard City Council unanimously approved moving forward with the Gallimore Road Sewer Rehab Project, including authorizing construction bid advertisement, a project budget ordinance, and a resolution for a Special Order by Consent to avoid fines during construction. The project is funded by a $500,000 grant and a $1,734,845 no-interest loan from NCDEQ, with local costs of $34,700. The council also approved several other items, including a budget amendment, a resolution to establish a fund for American Rescue Plan funds, and a property exchange for stormwater infrastructure.

• Approved Gallimore Road Sewer Rehab Project bid advertisement, budget ordinance, and Special Order by Consent resolution (unanimous)
• Approved FY2020-2021 Budget Amendment No. Six (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-18 establishing Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for American Rescue Plan funds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-19 authorizing property exchange for stormwater infrastructure on Colwell Drive (unanimous)
• Approved contract award for Mary C. Jenkins Community Center (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Matt Christian and appointment of Tim Robinson to Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-20 amending Bracken Preserve permit rules (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-17 directing City Clerk to investigate annexation petition for Ronald White property (unanimous)

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the April 21 meeting, and to hold a kick-off steering committee meeting with Alta Planning + Design via Zoom for the Brevard Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan. The session includes introductions, a review of existing facilities, bikeway planning, and vision and goal setting. The committee will also set a date for the next meeting.

• Kick-off meeting with Alta Planning + Design for the Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan
• Review of existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities
• Discussion of bikeway planning and types of bikeways
• Project vision and goal setting session
• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2021 meeting

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee held a kickoff meeting for the Brevard Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan, with consultant Alta Planning + Design. The meeting was informational and included discussions on existing conditions, project vision, and next steps. No formal decisions were made; the committee approved the agenda and received updates on the planning process.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The City Council Finance & Human Resources Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several financial and personnel matters, including an audit contract, a resolution for American Rescue Plan funds, and proposed salary adjustments for city employees. The committee will also review the employee self-funded medical plan and wellness program.

• Audit contract for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021
• Resolution establishing special revenue fund for American Rescue Plan monies
• Employee self-funded medical plan update and wellness program
• Proposed salary adjustments: COLA, merit, and 401K employer/employee match

The Finance & Human Resources Committee recommended approval of the 2021 audit contract with Gould Killian CPA Group at a base fee of $39,900, and authorized staff to issue a Request for Proposals for the 2022 audit. It also recommended a resolution establishing a 'Local Fiscal Recovery Fund' for $2,319,450.27 in American Rescue Plan funds, and a new wellness program reimbursing employees up to $30/month for fitness center memberships. All recommendations were unanimous and will go to the City Council.

• Approved December 14, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2021 audit contract with Gould Killian CPA Group, base fee $39,900 (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to issue Request for Proposals for audit for year ending June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended resolution establishing 'Local Fiscal Recovery Fund' for American Rescue Plan monies (unanimous)
• Recommended new wellness program with fitness center reimbursement up to $30/month, requiring 12 visits per quarter (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to discuss downtown maintenance, landscaping, and trash/recycling projects, and to set priorities for the Downtown Master Plan and Streetscape Project. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Update on landscaping of picnic area at Caldwell & Main Streets
• Heart of report on downtown maintenance items
• Update on Jordan Street pilot trash/recycling project
• Discussion of Downtown Master Plan and Streetscape Project priorities
• Next meeting set for May 19, 2021 to work on draft final master plan

The Downtown Master Plan Committee approved moving forward with an in-house landscaping project for the picnic area at Caldwell and Main Streets, estimated to cost less than $9,000. The committee also reviewed and rated project priorities for the Downtown Master Plan and Streetscape, and discussed options for the Jordan Street trash/recycling project, deciding to conduct a cost analysis before making a final decision.

• Approved in-house landscaping project for picnic area at Caldwell & Main (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed and rated Downtown Master Plan project priorities
• Decided to conduct cost analysis for Jordan Street trash/recycling options
• Set next meeting for May 19, 2021 work session

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works and Utilities Committee will discuss proposed allocations for American Rescue Plan funds and potential water and sewer rate increases. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the sanitation enterprise fund and various water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

• American Rescue Plan Funds – Proposed Allocation
• Water & Sewer Rate Increase
• Capital Projects: Water Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Water Distribution, and Sewer System Collection System
• Sanitation Enterprise Fund

The Public Works & Utilities Committee voted unanimously to establish a Sanitation Enterprise Fund and recommend a $3 monthly increase in residential and commercial garbage rates, from $17 to $20, with recycling fees unchanged. The committee also discussed allocating $2,319,450 in American Rescue Plan funds, scheduling a May 27 meeting to review potential water and sewer infrastructure projects. No final decisions were made on ARP allocations or other capital projects.

• Approved minutes from October 13, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended establishing Sanitation Enterprise Fund and $3 monthly garbage rate increase (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment will consider a special use permit application for a taproom and food truck site at 63 Four Seasons Plaza. The applicant, Dale Freudenberger of Noble Cider, is acting as agent for property owner Mahalo Brevard, LLC. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Special Use Permit #SUP-21-003 for taproom and food truck at 63 Four Seasons Plaza
• Property in Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMX) zoning district
• PIN# 8586-63-2355-000
• Applicant: Dale Freudenberger (Noble Cider), agent for Mahalo Brevard, LLC
• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2021

The Brevard Board of Adjustment approved Special Use Permit #SUP-21-003 for Noble Cider to operate a taproom and food truck site at 63 Four Seasons Plaza, owned by Mahalo Brevard, LLC. The approval included conditions: no parking in the right-of-way, no amplified music after 10 PM, operations to cease by 10 PM, and a 6-foot privacy fence to obscure the view of SAFE's entrance. The vote was 4-1, with Chair Mathews dissenting and Kevin Jones abstaining (counted as a yes).

• Approved Special Use Permit #SUP-21-003 for a taproom and food truck site at 63 Four Seasons Plaza (4-1, with one abstention counted as yes)
• Qualified Sally Stepp, Sharon Gurtler, Phil Harris, and David Guice as parties with standing (unanimous)
• Qualified Josh Leder, property owner, as a party with standing (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved the April 6, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:12 PM (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board's regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 5:30 PM has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted and emailed to the T.Times on April 14, 2021, by board secretary Janice H. Pinson. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued
• Cancellation posted and emailed to T.Times on April 14, 2021
• Notice signed by Janice H. Pinson, Board Secretary

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding its regular meeting to handle routine administrative business. The board will approve the agenda and minutes from the March 25th meeting, receive updates on alcohol education and the C.A.R.E. Coalition, and review the manager's report and capital outlay projects. Unfinished business includes approving the accountant's report and reconciliation/bank statement for March 2021.

• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2021
• Alcohol Education / C.A.R.E. Coalition update
• Manager's report
• Capital Outlay Projects Update
• Review and approve accountant's report and bank reconciliation for March 2021

The Brevard ABC Board unanimously approved giving the C.A.R.E. Coalition the remaining $5,200 in the FY2021 alcohol education budget, to use as they see fit with a report back. The board also approved the agenda and the March 25, 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the manager's report and capital outlay updates were informational.

• Approved $5,200 to C.A.R.E. Coalition for alcohol education (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2021 regular session (unanimous)

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss several park and recreation projects, including a community garden presentation, a bike and pedestrian plan update, and the proposed FY 2021/2022 budget. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and set a date for the next meeting.

• Community Garden Presentation by Erick Mendez
• Bike & Pedestrian Plan update re kickoff meeting with consultants
• Project updates: Dog Park, Tannery Skate Park Landscaping, Silversteen Playground, Public Art Board
• Proposed FY 2021/2022 Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Budget

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee unanimously recommended that City Council appropriate $1,020,000 for the construction of the Estatoe Trail from the Depot Railroad Park to the Mary C. Jenkins Community Center. The funding would combine $180,000 from the General Fund, a $600,000 reimbursement from the Utility Fund, and $240,000 from an unspent Pisgah Health Foundation grant. The committee also heard a presentation on a proposed community garden and received updates on the dog park, skate park landscaping, and playground projects.

• Recommended $1,020,000 appropriation for Estatoe Trail (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Decided to order two grills for Tannery Skate Park

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Wellness, Connectivity and Culture Stakeholder Group will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the redesign of the Downtown Master Plan and Streetscape project. The session is being facilitated by consultants Domokur Architects and Arbor Engineering.

• Virtual meeting regarding Downtown Master Plan & Streetscape redesign

Mary C. Jenkins Community Center Task Force

The Mary C. Jenkins Community Center Task Force is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive project updates on the Silversteen Playground and the Mary C. Jenkins Community Center, and discuss a Dogwood Trust grant application. The meeting is largely procedural with project status reports and a grant discussion.

• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2020 meeting
• Project update: Silversteen Playground
• Project update: Mary C. Jenkins Community Center
• Discussion of Dogwood Trust grant application

The task force approved the agenda and prior minutes, then received project updates. The bid opening for the Mary C. Jenkins Community Center was moved to April 29 to allow bidders more time to review soil analysis results. No formal votes were taken on project decisions.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 17, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Moved MCJCC bid opening to April 29 (discussed, no formal vote)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting to review proposed budgets for the Fire and Police Departments for fiscal year 2021/2022. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the October 8, 2020 meeting and setting a date for the next meeting. No specific dollar amounts or details are provided in the agenda text.

• Proposed FY 2021/2022 Fire Department Budget
• Proposed FY 2021/2022 Police Department Budget
• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2020 meeting

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved the proposed FY 2021/2022 Fire Department Budget of $1,576,806 and forwarded it to City Council. The budget includes $725,000 for a custom cab service truck and $120,000 for a brush truck, with the 1995 Engine replacement deferred to FY23. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 8, 2020 meeting.

• Approved FY2022 Fire Department Budget of $1,576,806 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 8, 2020 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings on closing an unimproved alleyway and rezoning the Brevard Hotel property from DMX to DMX Conditional District. They will also consider ordinances on code amendments, affordable housing, and alley closure, plus select a new city attorney.

• Public hearing: closure of unimproved alleyway between RR Ave. and Whitmire Street
• Public hearing: zoning map amendment for Brevard Hotel property to DMX Conditional District
• Ordinance: FY21 capital equipment financing
• Resolution: support for Duke Energy Park & Plug EV charging stations
• New business: Falling Waters Affordable Housing Project

The Brevard City Council approved the conditional rezoning of city-owned property for a hotel development, with amendments to density, parking, open space, and lighting. The council also approved $150,000 in funding for the Falling Waters affordable housing project, contingent on a county match, and approved several other ordinances and resolutions.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-17 creating Brevard Hotel Conditional Zoning District (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 from Housing Trust Fund and $50,000 city funds for Falling Waters sewer extension (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-14 amending Chapter 77 to add dog park rules (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-16 amending UDO Chapter 16 for NCGS 160D compliance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-15 amending mobile food vendor requirements (unanimous)
• Approved Order 2021-01 abandoning alleyway between Whitmire Street and Railroad Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-15 opposing Senate Bill 349 and House Bill 401 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-14 supporting Duke Energy EV charging station application (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings on closing an unimproved alleyway between RR Ave. and Whitmire Street and on rezoning the Brevard Hotel property from DMX to DMX Conditional District. They will also consider ordinances related to these items, select a new city attorney, and discuss other business including affordable housing and outdoor events.

• Public hearing: Closure of unimproved alleyway between RR Ave. and Whitmire Street
• Public hearing: Proposed zoning map amendment for Brevard Hotel property from DMX to DMX Conditional District
• Ordinance: FY21 Capital Equipment Financing
• Resolution: Support for Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations through Duke Energy Park & Plug Program
• Selection of new City Attorney

The Brevard City Council approved $100,000 from the Housing Trust Fund plus $50,000 in city funds for the Falling Waters affordable housing project, contingent on a $150,000 county match. The council also approved a conditional rezoning for a hotel development, creating the Brevard Hotel Conditional Zoning District, and adopted several ordinances including dog park rules and mobile food vendor regulations. The meeting was recessed and continued on April 21, 2021, to complete these actions.

• Approved $100,000 from Housing Trust Fund and $50,000 city funds for Falling Waters project, contingent on $150,000 county match (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-17 creating Brevard Hotel Conditional Zoning District with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-14 adding Dog Park Rules and Conduct to Chapter 77, amended to remove Bracken Mountain reference (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-16 amending UDO Chapter 16 for NCGS 160D compliance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-15 amending UDO Chapter 3 for mobile food vendors (unanimous)
• Approved Order 2021-01 abandoning public right-of-way alleyway between Whitmire Street and Railroad Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-15 opposing Senate Bill 349 and House Bill 401 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-14 supporting Duke Energy EV charging station application (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the April 1 meeting, and to approve an additional expenditure for pressure washing. The main item is a preliminary work session on the Downtown Master Plan, with a date for the next meeting to be set.

• Approval of additional pressure washing expenditure
• Preliminary Downtown Master Plan work session
• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2021 meeting

The Downtown Master Plan Committee approved an additional $4,200 expenditure for pressure washing on Gaston and Jordan streets, based on an estimate from Total Pressure Washing. The motion was made by Ms. Threlkel and seconded by Mr. Ray, and carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting otherwise handled routine agenda and minutes approvals.

• Approved $4,200 additional pressure washing expenditure for Gaston and Jordan (unanimous)

Housing Committee - City Council

The committee will conduct an orientation and review a project request for the Falling Waters Project from Jim Yamin of Workforce Homestead, Inc. The meeting includes the approval of previous minutes from February 13, 2017.

• Falling Waters Project Request – Jim Yamin, Workforce Homestead, Inc.

The Housing Trust Fund Selection Committee recommended that City Council appropriate $100,000 from the Housing Trust Fund toward the Falling Waters affordable housing project proposed by Workforce Homestead, Inc. The committee also directed the City Manager to explore other financing options for an additional $200,000 for City Council consideration. The project, which would include 80 units, is seeking tax credits and local support to improve its application.

• Recommended $100,000 from Housing Trust Fund for Falling Waters project (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to explore financing options for additional $200,000
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 13, 2017 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Brevard City Council convened solely to conduct a closed session. The agenda contains no public discussion or action items, only procedural steps leading to the closed session and adjournment.

• Closed session under agenda item D

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment will consider two special use permit applications at its regular meeting. The first is for a bike coaching, guide service, and campground on Asheville Highway; the second is for a 12-bedroom assisted living facility. Both properties are in the General Residential zoning district within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Special Use Permit SUP-21-001 by Lastinger Properties, LLC for bike coaching, guide service, and campground on Asheville Highway (PIN# 8597-57-7985-000)
• Special Use Permit SUP-21-002 by Tore's Properties, LLC for 12-bedroom (24 residents) assisted living facility (PIN# 8585-67-8032-000)
• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2021 meeting

The Brevard Board of Adjustment approved a special use permit for a bike coaching, guide service, and campground on Asheville Highway, subject to conditions limiting land disturbance, allowing a shipping container, and requiring agency approvals. The board also approved a special use permit for a 12-bedroom assisted living facility on Gallimore Road, with a condition to maintain a landscaped buffer along the creek.

• Approved SUP-21-001 for Lastinger Properties, LLC, allowing a bike coaching, guide service, and campground on Asheville Highway, with conditions 2-4 as recommended by staff.
• Approved SUP-21-002 for Tore's Properties, LLC, allowing a 12-bedroom assisted living facility on Gallimore Road, with a condition to maintain a landscaped buffer along the creek.
• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the March 2, 2021, minutes as presented.
• Granted party standing to Charles Warren and Stacy Payne for the SUP-21-001 hearing.
• Denied party standing to Toby Brown for the SUP-21-001 hearing.

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The committee approved allocating up to $9,000 from the Downtown Master Plan budget for a landscaping project at the picnic area on Caldwell & Main Streets, with the condition that the proposal be amended to include a native tree. It also unanimously recommended accepting a donated sculpture for Clemson Plaza without stipulations, and approved up to $3,000 for wayfinding signs on four switch boxes downtown. The committee approved the agenda and the minutes of the March 18, 2021 meeting as presented.

• Approved allocating up to $9,000 for landscaping at the Caldwell & Main Streets picnic area, contingent on including a native tree.
• Approved recommending acceptance of Paul Cooper's sculpture donation for Clemson Plaza without stipulations.
• Approved allocating up to $3,000 for wayfinding signs on four switch boxes downtown.
• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes of the March 18, 2021 meeting as presented.

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a manager's report, a law enforcement update, a capital outlay projects update, and review and approval of the accountant's report and bank reconciliation for February 2021. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2021 regular session
• Manager's report
• Law enforcement update
• Capital outlay projects update
• Review and approve accountant's report and bank reconciliation for February 2021

The Brevard ABC Board met on March 25, 2021, and approved the agenda and the February 25, 2021 minutes as presented. The board heard the manager's report, which noted February sales were up $68,129 (20%) over last year, and discussed updates on law enforcement, a new POS system, and a downtown store remodel. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes of the February 25, 2021 regular session as presented.

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will consider three applications: a text amendment for an intermediate modification to a Planned Development District, a rezoning for a final master plan on Mountain Industrial Drive, and a rezoning of three parcels off North Broad and East Appletree Streets to a Conditional Zoning District. The meeting will be held remotely, with public comment permitted.

• Text Amendment TXT-21-002 by Lift Holdings, LLC for an Intermediate Modification to Planned Development District
• Rezoning REZ-20-004 by High Country Engineering for Lamb Creek Land Company, LLC at Mountain Industrial Drive (PIN# 8596-37-5808-000) for Final Master Plan
• Rezoning REZ-21-002 by City Camper, LLC for property off North Broad and East Appletree Streets (PINs 8586-515355-000; 8586-51-6590-000; 8586-51-7374-000) to Conditional Zoning District

The Brevard Planning Board unanimously approved a text amendment for Lift Holdings, a rezoning for Lamb Creek Land Company, and a conditional rezoning for City Camper, LLC. The City Camper approval includes a condition prohibiting development in steep slope areas. The board also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved text amendment TXT-21-002 for Lift Holdings to label setback requirements on all lots in the Planned Development District.
• Approved rezoning REZ-20-004 for Lamb Creek Land Company with conditions, including buffer and floodplain requirements.
• Approved conditional rezoning REZ-21-002 for City Camper, LLC with staff conditions and a revision to prohibit development in 25% steep slope areas.
• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes from the February 23, 2021 meeting.

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The committee held a work session to review the Downtown Master Plan concepts and the 2021 Heart of Brevard Walkable Center Assessment. The presentation covered priorities like gateways, pedestrian and cyclist improvements, and parking management. No formal decisions were made; the agenda and previous minutes were approved.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes of the March 4, 2021 meeting as presented.

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The committee was informed that the City received a $60,000 NCDOT grant to create a new combined bicycle and pedestrian plan, replacing the 15-year-old pedestrian plan. Project updates were given on the dog park, skate park landscaping, and community garden, with no formal votes taken on these items. The meeting was procedural, with only agenda and minutes approvals voted on.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold three public hearings on proposed amendments to city codes, including dog park rules, mobile food vendor regulations, and a major rewrite of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for state compliance. The council will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a budget amendment, city manager compensation, and an alleyway abandonment, along with various reports and updates.

• Public hearing: Amendment to Chapter 77 (Dog Park Rules & Conduct & Bracken Preserve Management Rules-Camping)
• Public hearing: Amendments to UDO Chapter 3 (Mobile Food Vendors)
• Public hearing: Amendments to Code of Ordinances and UDO, mainly Chapter 16 (Rewrite & 160D Compliance)
• Ordinance: FY20-21 Budget Amendment No. 5
• Resolution: Abandonment of Henderson Oil Alleyway

The Brevard City Council approved a two-year employment contract for City Manager Jim Fatland with a base salary of $137,555, including a $6,551 raise retroactive to October 1, 2020. The council also approved a letter to the Attorney General regarding rural healthcare, the LGC response letter, and the pre-budget community development reports. Public hearings on dog park rules, mobile food vendors, and UDO Chapter 16 were recessed for 24 hours, with decisions deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-13 fixing City Manager salary at $137,555 (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Attorney General Stein to study rural healthcare impact (unanimous)
• Approved LGC unit letter response (unanimous)
• Accepted pre-budget community development reports (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recessed public hearings on dog park rules, mobile food vendors, and UDO Chapter 16 for 24 hours

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board is holding a special called workshop meeting to discuss TXT-20-021, a text amendment to Chapter 21 of the Unified Development Ordinance concerning the Subdivision Ordinance. The meeting is the primary item of new business, with public comment also scheduled. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items like approval of the agenda and minutes.

• TXT-20-021 – UDO Chapter 21 Subdivision Ordinance review
• Approval of minutes from February 23, 2021
• Public comment period

The minutes record only a cancellation. The Brevard Planning Board special called meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM was cancelled. No decisions were made.

• Cancelled the special called meeting scheduled for March 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM.

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to discuss several downtown improvement projects, including the Clemson Plaza Project, a picnic area on Caldwell and Main Streets, bike racks, and wayfinding/signage on Jordan Street. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Clemson Plaza Project update
• Picnic area on Caldwell & Main Streets update
• Bike racks discussion
• Jordan Street wayfinding/signage discussion

The committee unanimously approved changes to the Clemson Plaza project to reduce costs from $550,942 to $350,000, including removing the water fountain, substituting granite with pervious pavers, and using oiled fir instead of cedar. They also approved $18,900 for pressure washing downtown sidewalks and discussed bike racks, wayfinding, and magazine rack regulations.

• Approved Clemson Plaza modifications to lower cost to $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $18,900 expenditure for pressure washing sidewalks (unanimous)
• Agreed to explore adding trees to picnic area on Caldwell & Main Streets
• Discussed partnering with Tourism Board for bike racks near Clemson Plaza
• Decided to develop strategy for regulating real estate magazine racks

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and consider one new business item: a variance request from Peter and Dawn Rossi for fence height requirements at 154 White Oak Lane. The property is in the General Residential zoning district. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Variance application #VAR-21-001 by Peter and Dawn Rossi for fence height at 154 White Oak Lane (PIN# 8586-32-6922-000)

The Board of Adjustment granted a 2-foot fence height variance for the Curlee Street side of the Rossi property at 154 White Oak Lane, with a 4-1 vote. It also approved the fence as built on the Pisgah/White Oak Lane side, except where it encroaches into the required sight triangle, with the triangle's area to be determined by staff. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous).
• Approved the February 2, 2021, minutes as presented (unanimous).
• Granted a 2-foot fence height variance for the Curlee Street side of the Rossi property (4-1 vote, with Chair Mathews dissenting).
• Approved the fence as built on the Pisgah/White Oak Lane side, except where it encroaches into the required sight triangle, with the triangle's area to be determined by staff (unanimous).
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:55 PM (unanimous).

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including approval of minutes, a manager's report, a law enforcement update, and a capital outlay projects update. The board will also review and approve the accountant's report and bank reconciliation for January 2021. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2021 regular session
• Manager's report
• Law enforcement update
• Capital outlay projects update
• Review and approve accountant's report and bank reconciliation for January 2021

The Brevard ABC Board met and approved the agenda and the January 28, 2021 minutes unanimously. The board heard the manager's report on January sales and discussed law enforcement funding, capital outlay projects, and a fraud risk management task team, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes from the January 28, 2021 regular session as presented.

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss old business including UDO Chapter 16, and consider a text amendment (TXT-21-001) to UDO Chapter 3.23 regarding temporary uses. Public comment will be heard. The meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers.

• Consideration of text amendment TXT-21-001 to UDO Chapter 3.23 Temporary Uses
• Discussion of UDO Chapter 16 (old business)
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2021

The Brevard Planning Board unanimously approved revisions to UDO Chapter 16, which establishes conditional zoning districts and overlay districts, with changes highlighted from a prior workshop. The board also unanimously approved a text amendment (TXT-21-001) to UDO Section 3.23, which removes the requirement for food trucks to obtain a city permit, relying instead on Health Department licensing and requiring only site approval. Both motions passed by roll call vote with all four present members voting in favor.

• Approved UDO Chapter 16 revisions with discussed changes (unanimous)
• Approved TXT-21-001 UDO Chapter 3.23 Temporary Uses amendment (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

This is a virtual kick-off meeting for stakeholder engagement on the Downtown Master Plan and Streetscape project, facilitated by consultants Domokur Architects and Arbor Engineering. The meeting may include a quorum of City Council members representing various stakeholder groups, but no decisions are expected; it is an initial engagement session.

• Virtual stakeholder engagement kick-off for Downtown Master Plan and Streetscape
• Facilitated by Domokur Architects and Arbor Engineering
• Possible quorum of City Council members attending as stakeholder representatives

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on Pathways to Parks, review updates on several park projects, and discuss the Public Art Board. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 20, 2021 meeting and set a date for the next meeting.

• Pathways to Parks presentation by Tanya Marie Pender
• Joel Branch/Horse Cove Connector project update
• Tannery Skate Park Landscaping Project update
• Tannery Park Community Garden update
• Multi-Use Path project update

The committee heard a presentation from Pathways to Parks, which received a $25,000 grant from Dogwood Health Foundation to encourage people of color to use parks. Updates were given on the Joel Branch/Horse Cove Connector (open for bids), Tannery Skate Park landscaping (work day set for March 27), and the multi-use path (design 80% done, eminent domain possible for one parcel). No formal votes were taken on these items; the agenda and prior minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Heard Pathways to Parks presentation on $25,000 grant from Dogwood Health Foundation
• Noted Joel Branch/Horse Cove Connector cleared to proceed, open for trail builder bids
• Discussed Tannery Skate Park landscaping plan with first work day March 27
• Discussed community garden options; city-owned parcel across from skate park considered
• Reported multi-use path design 80% complete; eminent domain possible for one parcel

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with eight public hearings covering voluntary annexations, zoning map amendments, and code changes. The council will also consider ordinances on these topics, approve proclamations, and review routine financial reports. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Voluntary contiguous annexation for George Lenze
• Voluntary contiguous annexation for Richard Libby
• Amendments to Chapter 42 and UDO Chapter 12 on public art and murals
• Zoning map amendments for Sunset Motel, Mountain Industrial Drive PDD, and Dog Park
• UDO amendments on tobacco/nicotine-free temporary uses and outdoor vehicle storage definition

The Brevard City Council approved several ordinances at the February 15, 2021 meeting and its February 22 continuation, including voluntary annexations for properties on West Probart Street and Forest Hill Road, a public art and murals ordinance, a rezoning of the Sunset Motel property, and amendments to the Mountain Industrial Drive PDD. The council also approved a resolution requesting increased COVID-19 vaccine allotment for Transylvania County and adopted a proclamation for Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved voluntary annexation of property on West Probart Street (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation of property at 335 Forest Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 42 and UDO Chapter 12 for public art and murals (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Sunset Motel property to NMX with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved major modification to Mountain Industrial Drive PDD (unanimous)
• Approved UDO amendment for tobacco/nicotine-free temporary uses (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of dog park parcel to Institutional Campus (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-09 requesting increased COVID-19 vaccine allotment (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to review priorities for the Downtown Master Plan and Streetscape kickoff, and to receive updates on the picnic area, Christmas decorations, bike racks, and Jordan Street wayfinding/signage. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review priorities for Downtown Master Plan and Streetscape kickoff
• Update on picnic area at Caldwell & Main Streets
• Update on Christmas decorations
• Discussion of bike racks
• Jordan Street wayfinding/signage update

The Downtown Master Plan Committee recommended that City Council fund $9,014 for new Christmas decorations, with the total cost of $27,014 for 60 starflake lights to be split three ways between the City, Heart of Brevard, and Transylvania County Tourism. The committee also kicked off the Downtown Master Plan and Streetscape project, reviewing priorities and scheduling future work sessions. Several agenda items were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved agenda as amended, moving Christmas decorations update to top and postponing other items (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 4, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council to fund $9,014 for Christmas Decorations (unanimous)
• Decided to add City Council to the City, Town & County stakeholder group
• Decided to combine Infrastructure, Safety & Development with City, Town & County stakeholder categories and create separate category for Heart of Brevard and Downtown businesses

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board is holding a special called workshop meeting, primarily to discuss old business regarding UDO Chapter 16. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes and public comment. The meeting is held remotely due to the pandemic.

• Discussion of UDO Chapter 16
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2021
• Public comment period

The Brevard Planning Board held a special called workshop meeting, approving the agenda and minutes. They heard a presentation from Domokur Architects about the Downtown Master Plan & Streetscape Project and reviewed proposed changes to UDO Chapter 16, but took no formal action on either item. The board agreed to receive the full 75-page UDO document for approval at the next meeting.

• Approved agenda with addition of Domokur Architects presentation (unanimous)
• Approved January 26, 2021 minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee will hold a kickoff discussion with Melanie Spreen of Domokur Architects to begin work on the downtown master plan. The committee will also discuss a picnic area on Caldwell and Main Streets, an update on Jordan Street trash, holiday decorations, and a review of Focus 2020. The meeting includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from January 21, 2021.

• Downtown Master Plan kickoff discussion with Melanie Spreen/Domokur Architects
• Picnic area on Caldwell & Main Streets
• Update on Jordan Street trash
• Holiday decorations
• Focus 2020 review

The committee approved the agenda and prior minutes, then scheduled the Downtown Master Plan kickoff meeting for February 11 at 3:00 pm and a virtual stakeholder meeting for February 18 at 5:00 pm. Members discussed ideas for a picnic area, trash management, and holiday decorations, but no formal decisions were made on these items. The meeting was adjourned at 10:42 am.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled Downtown Master Plan kickoff meeting for Feb. 11 at 3:00 pm
• Scheduled first stakeholder group meeting virtually for Feb. 18 at 5:00 pm

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance request from Trey Ford of Cooper Construction, agent for Egolf Properties LLC, regarding UDO Chapter 8.7 parking lot landscaping requirements. The property is at 1235 Asheville Highway in the Corridor Mixed Use zoning district. The board will also approve minutes from the January 5, 2021 meeting.

• Variance request from UDO Chapter 8.7 Parking Lot Landscaping requirements
• Property at 1235 Asheville Highway, PIN# 8596-09-7857-000
• Corridor Mixed Use (CMX) zoning district
• Approval of minutes from January 5, 2021

The Board of Adjustment met on February 2, 2021, and considered a variance request from Trey Ford of Cooper Construction, agent for Egolf Properties, LLC, for relief from UDO Chapter 8.7 Parking Lot Landscaping requirements at 1235 Asheville Highway. The minutes do not record a decision on this request, and no other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved
• Minutes of January 5, 2021, approved
• Variance request for 1235 Asheville Highway considered (no decision recorded)

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board unanimously approved a bid from Carolina Data Systems for a new point-of-sale system and Intellicheck AGE ID system at a cost of $20,400 plus $49.95 per month plus sales tax, paying upfront for a 3.5% discount. The board also approved the November 18, 2020 minutes and the agenda. Manager Mark Balding reported increased sales and profit for November and December, and discussed law enforcement funding and fraud risk management plans.

• Approved Carolina Data Systems POS system and Intellicheck ID for $20,400 plus $49.95/month (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 18, 2020 regular session (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel matter (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several rezoning applications, text amendments, and continued old business. The board will review a request to rezone property at 523 S. Broad Street to Downtown Mixed Use, an amendment to a preliminary master plan on Mountain Industrial Drive, and a rezoning for property on Medical Park Drive. They will also consider text amendments on tobacco/nicotine-free temporary uses and public art and murals, and continue discussion on a vehicle storage text amendment.

• REZ-20-003: Rezone 523 S. Broad Street (PIN #8585-48-3488-000) from Residential Mixed Use/General Residential to Downtown Mixed Use (DMX)
• REZ-20-004: Amend Preliminary Master Plan for property on Mountain Industrial Drive (PIN# 8596-37-5808-000)
• REZ-21-001: Rezone Medical Park Drive property (PIN # 8596-39-2066-000) from Transylvania Community Hospital PDD to Institutional Campus (IC)
• TXT-20-020: Text amendment on tobacco/nicotine-free temporary uses
• TXT-20-018: Text amendment on public art and murals

The Brevard Planning Board unanimously recommended rezoning the Sunset Motel property at 523 S. Broad Street to Downtown Mixed Use (DMX), along with several adjacent parcels to Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMX). The board also approved a major modification to the Mountain Industrial Drive PDD preliminary master plan, a rezoning for the new dog park property, and text amendments for tobacco/nicotine-free events and public art. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning recommendation for 523 S. Broad Street to DMX (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning recommendation for adjacent parcels to NMX (unanimous)
• Approved major modification to Mountain Industrial Drive PDD preliminary master plan (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Medical Park Drive parcel to Institutional Campus (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment for tobacco/nicotine-free temporary uses with revisions (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment for public art and murals (unanimous)
• Approved continued text amendment for vehicle storage (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The committee will discuss items regarding Jordan Street trash, a proposed sculpture donation, and an update on downtown planters. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Jordan Street Trash discussion
• Proposed Sculpture Donation
• Update re Downtown Planters

The Downtown Master Plan Committee approved a pilot program to place trash and recycling bins in the Jordan Street parking lot, using existing orange water-filled barricades. They also declined a sculpture donation until a Public Art Policy is approved, and discussed planters and picnic area improvements.

• Approved agenda with added picnic area item (unanimous)
• Approved January 7, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to start trash bin pilot at Jordan Street with orange barricades
• Consensus not to accept sculpture donation at this time
• Set next meeting for February 4, 2021

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the November 18, 2020 meeting. They will receive updates on city projects and discuss potential park land adjacent to Bracken. The meeting will conclude with setting a date for the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2020 meeting
• City project updates
• Discussion of potential park land adjacent to Bracken
• Setting date for next meeting

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee unanimously recommended that City Council pursue the acquisition of a 34-acre parcel adjacent to Bracken Preserve, appraised at $335,550, for potential trail development. The committee also received updates on ongoing projects, including the Rosenwald Community Projects, Dog Park, Railroad Avenue, and a proposed community garden. No formal decisions were made on these updates; the only action taken was the recommendation to City Council.

• Recommended to City Council to pursue acquisition of 34-acre parcel adjacent to Bracken Preserve (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on selling real estate on North Broad Street for economic development, amending city codes on offenses and peddlers, and updating UDO lot and structure provisions. They will also hear updates on COVID-19 vaccinations and the annual audit, and consider annexation resolutions and a police equipment grant request.

• Public hearing and ordinance for sale of real estate on North Broad Street for economic development
• Amendments to Code of Ordinances Chapters 42 (Offenses) and 46 (Peddlers and Solicitors)
• Amendments to UDO Chapter 4 (General Lot & Structure Provisions)
• Resolutions fixing public hearing dates for annexations (George Lenze, Richard Libby)
• Resolution supporting NCDEQ rebate grant for public EV charging stations

The Brevard City Council approved the sale of the 2.933-acre North Broad Street property for $2,450,000 to a buyer planning an 80-room boutique hotel. The council also adopted ordinances amending sidewalk regulations and allowing private streets to satisfy road frontage in the GR-4 district. A resolution supporting the Constitution and confirming President Biden's election was passed unanimously.

• Approved sale of North Broad Street property for $2,450,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-02 amending sidewalk dining and peddler codes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-03 allowing private streets for road frontage in GR-4 (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 2021-06 supporting Constitution and confirming Biden presidency (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-07 expanding Housing Trust Fund Selection Committee to 8 members (unanimous)
• Approved two bike/hike path easements from Petersen and Lenze (unanimous)
• Accepted $24,375 grant from NC Governor's Crime Commission for police equipment (unanimous)
• Approved property tax releases totaling $124.05 (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee will meet to review a draft Public Art and Mural Policy, hear Heart of Brevard's plan for downtown maintenance priorities, and discuss a proposed sculpture donation. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Review draft Public Art and Mural Policy
• Heart of Brevard's plan for downtown maintenance priorities
• Proposed sculpture donation

The Downtown Master Plan Committee unanimously approved the Public Art Policy and Application Process, which sets guidelines for murals, sculptures, and other public art in the downtown district. The committee also discussed a proposed $30,000 sculpture donation, a downtown walkability assessment, and a $2.45 million offer for city-owned property, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved Public Art Policy and Application Process (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 17, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Added agenda item to discuss sale of city-owned property on Broad/Probate/Appletree Streets (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance requests: one to allow a 3-foot rear setback variance for an addition at 188 West Jordan Street, and another to allow subdivision of land into two lots on Neely Road. The board will also elect officers and set its 2021 meeting schedule.

• Variance request by Fred S. Petersen and Patricia B. Hawkins for a 3-foot rear setback variance (UDO Chapter 12.3.C) at 188 West Jordan Street, RMX district, PIN# 8586-41-0199-000
• Variance request by Douglas and Karen Mertz to subdivide land into two lots (UDO Chapters 4.3.F & G, 2.3.E, 2.3.E.2) on Neely Road, GR8 district, PIN# 8586-93-0878-000
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2020