Brevard public meetings in 2023

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving a manager's report on sales, and reviewing financial documents. The board will also discuss the 'Front Door' item, though details are not provided in the agenda.

• Review and approve accountant's report for October and November 2023
• Review and approve reconciliation and bank statement for October and November 2023
• Manager's report and sales updates
• Discussion of 'Front Door' item

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board's regular meeting scheduled for December 27, 2023, at 3:30 PM has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted and emailed to the T.Times on December 18, 2023, by Board Clerk Katherine Buzby. No other business is on the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The regular meeting of the Council Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee scheduled for December 20, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2024 at 3:30 PM.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for January 17, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee will meet to receive updates on the Bracken Preserve and the Estatoe Trail. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 18, 2023, meeting.

• Bracken Preserve update
• Estatoe Trail update

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on an animal tethering ordinance amendment and a presentation on new architectural standards. They will also consider unfinished business on extraction uses and building line revisions, plus a lease for LMI housing. Several consent items and a closed session on pending litigation are on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Amendment to Chapter 14, Section 14-32 on tethering of animals
• Presentation by Plusurbia consulting firm on new architectural standards
• Lease of Brevard Davidson River Presbyterian Church property for LMI housing
• Budget Amendment No. 24-02 for Times Arcade Alley Project
• Text amendments to UDO on extraction uses and building line revisions

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee's regular meeting scheduled for December 13, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for January 10, 2024, at 4:00 PM.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting: January 10, 2024, 4:00 PM

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to discuss updates on downtown trees, the Times Arcade Alley, and downtown power outlets. The agenda is mostly routine updates and administrative items, with no major decisions or financial actions listed.

• Downtown Tree Update
• Times Arcade Alley Update
• Downtown Power Outlets
• Approval of November 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting set for January 10, 2023

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on a rezoning request for the Downtown Overlay District (REZ-23-005). The board will also elect officers and set its 2024 meeting schedule. Public comment will be heard.

• REZ-23-005 Downtown Overlay District rezoning
• Election of officers
• Approval of 2024 meeting schedule
• Approval of October 24, 2023 minutes

Housing Committee - City Council

The Housing Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a closed session regarding property acquisition. No other public business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed Session – Property Acquisition

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works and Utilities Committee will meet to receive an update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The session also includes the approval of minutes from the November 21, 2023 meeting.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant RFQ Update

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for December 5, 2023 has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted and emailed on November 17, 2023.

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding its organizational meeting, which includes recognizing departing members, acknowledging the election results, and inducting new council members. The council will also make board and committee appointments, nominate a Mayor Pro Tempore, and approve the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Recognition of departing Council Members Geraldine Dinkins and Maurice Jones
• Induction of new Council Members Gary Daniel, Pamela C. Holder, and Lauren Wise
• Board and Committee Appointments
• Nomination and Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore
• Approval of City Council 2024 Meeting Schedule

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the accountant's report and bank reconciliation for October 2023, and discuss staff matters including time clocks, sick days, and a fundraiser. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Review and approve accountant's report for October 2023
• Review and approve reconciliation and bank statement for October 2023
• Manager's report and sales updates
• Time clocks installed and operational
• Fundraiser for Raise and Rise Club

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Brevard/Transylvania County Ecusta Trail Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates from partner organizations and discuss next steps. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date, with a question about whether to reschedule or cancel the December meeting due to City Hall closure.

• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2023
• Updates from Conserving Carolina, Planning Department, Transylvania County, Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, City of Brevard, Friends of Ecusta Trail
• Public or citizen input
• Discussion of next steps
• Decision on rescheduling or canceling the next meeting (City Hall closed December 27, 2023)

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for November 28, 2023, has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted and emailed to the T.Times on November 15, 2023.

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates on security measures at the Mary C. Jenkins Community & Cultural Center and to debrief the Juneteenth celebration. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• MCJCCC Security Measures Update (tentative)
• Juneteenth Celebration Debrief
• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2023

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss an update on the Transportation Working Group and to revise the Animal Control Ordinance. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings and set a date for the next meeting.

• Update on Transportation Working Group
• Revise Animal Control Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from September 14 and October 23 meetings

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The City Council's Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee will discuss an employee survey and a draft financial policy. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Employee survey discussion
• Draft of financial policy review

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works and Utilities Committee will meet to review city trash routes and stormwater issues. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 4, 2023 meeting.

• City Trash Routes
• Stormwater Issues and Updates

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings on two proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance: one on extraction uses (Chapters 2, 3, 10 & 19) and one on building line revisions (Chapters 2, 4, 5, 17 & 19). The council will also consider a floodplain development revision, a contract award for Times Arcade Alley, and several consent items including a tax settlement report and a resolution designating the police chief for ABC Commission recommendations.

• Public hearing: Text amendment on extraction uses (UDO Chapters 2, 3, 10 & 19)
• Public hearing: Text amendment on building line revisions (UDO Chapters 2, 4, 5, 17 & 19)
• Unfinished business: Floodplain development revision (Code of Ordinances Chapter 34)
• New business: Authorize city manager to award contract for Times Arcade Alley
• Consent: Resolution designating Police Chief Tom Jordan as official for NC ABC Commission recommendations

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The regular meeting of the Brevard Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee scheduled for November 15, 2023, has been cancelled. The date for the next regular meeting has not yet been determined.

Housing Committee - City Council

The City Council Housing Committee is meeting to discuss a Habitat utility extension and the disposition of a property on James St. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Habitat utility extension discussion
• James St. property disposition
• Approval of October 10, 2023 meeting minutes

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding a special meeting. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss a personnel matter, as permitted by state law. No other substantive items are listed.

• Closed session to discuss personnel matter (GS § 143-318.11.(a)(6))

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to discuss updates on downtown trees, the Times Arcade Alley, and the Clemson Plaza Fountain, along with approving prior meeting minutes. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Downtown Tree Update
• Times Arcade Alley Update
• Clemson Plaza Fountain Update
• Approval of October 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting set for December 13, 2023

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from William Hathaway to allow a 6-foot fence instead of the 4-foot maximum in the front yard at 245 S. Rice Street. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and an order related to case APL-23-002 Scardo.

• Variance request by William Hathaway for a 2-foot fence height increase at 245 S. Rice Street (PIN #8585-59-2459-000)
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2023
• Approval of order for case APL-23-002 Scardo

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on proposed floodplain development revisions to the city code. The council will also discuss unfinished business including expanding the Downtown Development Overlay District, parking standards amendments, and traffic schedule changes. Several consent items and committee minutes are on the agenda, along with a closed session for personnel matters.

• Public hearing on Chapter 34 Floodplain Development Revisions
• Proposed expansion of the Downtown Development Overlay District
• Proposed amendments to UDO chapters on parking standards
• Proposed amendment to City of Brevard Traffic Schedule
• Replacing double bollards with single bollards along multi-use path in Railroad District

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss a personnel matter under state law. No other substantive business is listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session for personnel matter (GS § 143-318.11(a)(6))
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 30, 2023

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The regular meeting of the Public Works & Utilities Committee scheduled for November 1, 2023, has been cancelled. A date for the next regular meeting has not yet been determined.

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works and Utilities Committee will meet to receive updates on city trash routes and stormwater issues. The body will also approve minutes from the October 4, 2023 meeting.

• Update on City Trash Routes
• Stormwater issues and updates

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding its regular meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving the agenda and minutes from the October special session. The board will also review and approve the accountant's report and bank reconciliation for September 2023, and receive a manager's report on sales. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review and approve accountant's report for September 2023
• Review and approve bank reconciliation and statement for September 2023
• Manager's report and sales updates

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Brevard/Transylvania County Ecusta Trail Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of routine items: approving the agenda and prior minutes, followed by updates from partner organizations including Conserving Carolina, the Planning Department, Transylvania County, the Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, the City of Brevard, and Friends of Ecusta Trail. There is also a period for public or citizen input.

• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2023
• Updates from Conserving Carolina, Planning Department, Transylvania County, Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, City of Brevard, Friends of Ecusta Trail
• Public or citizen input opportunity
• Next meeting set for November 29, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider two text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance: TXT-23-009 regarding building line vs. building plane, and TXT-23-013 regarding extraction uses in UDO Chapters 2, 3, and 19. The board will also introduce a subdivision chapter. Public comment will be heard.

• Consideration of Text Amendment TXT-23-009: Building line vs. Building plane
• Consideration of Text Amendment TXT-23-013: Extraction Uses – UDO Chapters 2, 3 and 19
• Subdivision Chapter Introduction
• Approval of minutes from August 22, 2023

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Public Safety Committee will receive an update on the Traffic Calming Working Group, review the quarterly accident report, and discuss bollards on the Railroad Ave Greenway. A pet safety policy is also on the agenda.

• Update on Traffic Calming Working Group
• Quarterly Accident Report
• Railroad Ave Greenway bollards
• Pet Safety Policy

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The City Council Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee will meet to discuss an update on an employee survey and review a draft financial policy. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Update on Employee Survey
• Draft of Financial Policy
• Approval of Minutes from September 25, 2023 Meeting

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance and Human Resources Committee meeting scheduled for October 23, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 27, 2023.

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting to approve the prior meeting's minutes and discuss updates on the Bracken Preserve, the Pisgah Health property, and green space adoptions. The agenda is mostly routine, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Bracken Preserve update
• Pisgah Health property discussion
• Green space adoptions
• Approval of September 20, 2023 minutes
• Next meeting set for November 15, 2023

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings on expanding the Downtown Development Overlay District, amending parking standards in the UDO, and changing the city traffic schedule. They will also consider utility extension and parking enforcement ordinance amendments, a gas utility franchise agreement with Dominion Energy, and canceling the November 6 meeting.

• Public hearing: Proposed expansion of Downtown Development Overlay District
• Public hearing: UDO amendments to Chapters 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 19 (parking standards)
• Public hearing: Amendment to City Traffic Schedule
• Franchise agreement with Dominion Energy North Carolina for gas utility system
• Ordinance amendments: utility extension outside corporate limits, parking enforcement, duties of mayor

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss a personnel matter under state law. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering call to order, quorum, conflict-of-interest disclosure, agenda approval, and approval of September 2023 minutes. No decisions or public actions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss personnel matter (GS § 143-318.11.(a)(6))
• Approval of minutes from September 2023 regular session
• Conflict of interest disclosure per G.S. 18B-201

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss fountain design concepts for Clemson Plaza. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the fountain concepts as the only substantive item. The next meeting is set for November 8, 2023.

• Review of Clemson Plaza fountain concepts
• Approval of September 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting set for November 8, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Housing Committee - City Council

The City Council Housing Committee is meeting to consider the disposition of the James St. property, with presentations from Habitat for Humanity and Housing Assistance Corp. The committee will also approve minutes from its September 12 meeting and set the next meeting date.

• James St. property disposition: Habitat for Humanity
• James St. property disposition: Housing Assistance Corp.
• Approval of September 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting set for November 14, 2023

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works and Utilities Committee will consider city trash routes and a Dominion Gas franchise agreement. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion of city trash routes
• Dominion Gas franchise agreement

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two items: a variance request for a rear setback reduction and an administrative appeal concerning compliance with the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Both involve properties in the General Residential zoning district.

• Variance request by Kim Keifrider for a 5-foot reduction in the rear setback (25 feet required) at PIN# 8585-68-4387-000
• Administrative appeal APL-23-002 by Nancy Scardo against a Planning Director order requiring floodplain compliance at PIN# 8596-47-5007-000

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with four public hearings, including a federal housing grant application and three proposed ordinance amendments. The council will also consider consent items such as a contract award and property tax releases, plus closed sessions for property, economic development, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing: PRO Housing federal grant application
• Public hearing: Amendment to Chapter 2 - Utility Extension Outside Corporate Limits
• Public hearing: Amendment to Chapter 66 - Parking Enforcement
• Public hearing: Amendment to Chapter 2 - Duties of Mayor
• Award contract for engineer selection services to AECOM

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will hold its regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive a manager's report on sales, and review the accountant's report and bank reconciliation for August 2023. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter as permitted by state law.

• Manager's report and sales updates
• Review and approve accountant's report for August 2023
• Review and approve reconciliation and bank statement for August 2023
• Closed session for personnel matter under GS § 143-318.11(a)(5)(6)

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Brevard/Transylvania County Ecusta Trail Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and hear updates from partner organizations including Conserving Carolina, the Planning Department, Transylvania County, the Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, the City of Brevard, and Friends of Ecusta Trail. The agenda includes a report from the Hellbender Regional Greenway Forum and public input, with the next meeting set for October 25, 2023.

• Update from Hellbender Regional Greenway Forum
• Updates from Conserving Carolina, Planning Department, Transylvania County, Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, City of Brevard, Friends of Ecusta Trail
• Public or citizen input session
• Approval of minutes from August 30, 2023 meeting

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider two text amendments: TXT-23-009 regarding building line and building plane regulations, and TXT-23-013 concerning extraction uses. The board will also approve minutes from the August 22, 2023 meeting and hear public comment.

• Consideration of Text Amendment TXT-23-009 Building Line and Building Plane
• Consideration of Text Amendment TXT-23-013 Extraction Uses
• Approval of minutes from August 22, 2023

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board's regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 5:30 PM has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted and emailed to the T.Times on September 19, 2023, by Board Secretary Janice H. Pinson. No items were discussed or decided.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Cancellation notice posted September 19, 2023

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss traffic calming measures and code enforcement regarding parking enforcement appeals. The meeting includes approval of the previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion of traffic calming measures
• Discussion of code enforcement re parking enforcement appeals process
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2023
• Next meeting set for October 23, 2023

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance, Human Resources, and Citizen Appointment Committee will meet on September 25, 2023, to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and to discuss planning board applications. The meeting is procedural with no major financial or policy decisions listed.

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to discuss a request for additional bike racks and wayfinding signage. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the August 9, 2023 meeting, and set the next meeting date.

• Request for additional bike racks
• Wayfinding signage discussion
• Approval of August 9, 2023 minutes
• Next meeting set for October 11, 2023

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates on security measures at the Mary C. Jenkins Community & Cultural Center, debrief the Juneteenth celebration, and assess the center's first year of operation. The board will also review a building checklist and set the date for its next meeting.

• MCJCCC Security Measures Update
• Juneteenth Celebration Debrief
• MCJCCC One Year Assessment
• Building Checklist
• Next meeting set for October 19, 2023

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board's regular meeting scheduled for September 21, 2023, at 6:00 PM has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2023, at 6:00 PM. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled for September 21, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for October 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Bracken Preserve, the Tannery Pump Track, the Pisgah Health Property, and sidewalk bump-out adoptions. They will also approve the minutes from the August 16 meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Bracken Preserve update
• Tannery Pump Track discussion
• Pisgah Health Property discussion
• Sidewalk bump-out adoptions

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding its regular meeting with several informational presentations, including a briefing on the Ecusta Trail project and a presentation from the Development Finance Initiative. The council will also consider an ordinance for the voluntary contiguous annexation of property at 345 Forest Hill Road and a proposed amendment to the Housing Trust Fund Bylaws. Additionally, the agenda includes a resolution to award a badge and sidearm to Police Captain Steve Woodson, proclamations for Harold Wellington Day and Bill Bentley Day, and closed sessions for property acquisition, economic development, and personnel matters.

• Resolution 2023-45: Awarding Badge & Sidearm to Police Captain Steve Woodson
• Ordinance: Voluntary Contiguous Annexation - Greenfield, 345 Forest Hill Road
• Proposed Amendment to the Housing Trust Fund Bylaws
• Proclamation 2023-15: Harold Wellington Day
• Proclamation 2023-16: Bill Bentley Day

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss traffic calming measures on Gaston Street. The meeting is a special session of the City Council committee.

• Discussion of traffic calming measures on Gaston St.

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works and Utilities Committee will review a specific section of the Code of Ordinances regarding the provision of wastewater services to properties outside city limits. The meeting may also include a closed session for economic development discussions.

• Review of Code of Ordinance Article V, Division 3, Section 2-292(C): Policy on wastewater services outside city limits
• Possible closed session under GS § 143-318.11(a)(4) for economic development

Housing Committee - City Council

The City Council Housing Committee is meeting to discuss several housing-related items, including the disposition of the James St. property, the introduction of a Pro Housing Grant, and an amendment to the Housing Trust Fund bylaws regarding grant funding usage. The committee will also hold a closed session to discuss property acquisition, as permitted by state law.

• James St. Property Disposition
• Introduction of Pro Housing Grant
• Housing Trust Fund Bylaws Amendment – Grant Funding Usage
• Closed Session – Property Acquisition (GS § 143-318.11.(a)(5))

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works and Utilities Committee will review the city's policy on providing wastewater services to properties outside city limits. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Review of Code of Ordinance Article V, Division 3, Section 2-292(C): Policy regarding provision of wastewater services to properties outside city limits

The committee discussed potential amendments to wastewater service provisions, specifically regarding annexation requirements and floodplain regulations for outside customers. No final decision was made on these amendments; the City Manager will bring a revised proposal to a special meeting.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved August 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for economic development discussion (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for September 13, 2023
• Scheduled regular meeting for October 4, 2023

Board of Adjustment

The September 5, 2023 regular meeting of the Brevard Board of Adjustment has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on the voluntary contiguous annexation of Greenfield at 345 Forest Hill Road. The council will also consider several ordinances, including a continued annexation for Nielsen at 31 York Circle and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and City Code. Other business includes awarding a badge and sidearm to Police Captain Steve Woodson, proclamations, and property tax releases.

• Public hearing: Ordinance - Voluntary Contiguous Annexation - Greenfield, 345 Forest Hill Road
• Ordinance - Voluntary Contiguous Annexation - Nielsen, 31 York Circle (continued from April 17, 2023)
• Proposed Amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Chapters 6 and 13 - Staff Determinations
• Proposed Amendments to City Code Chapters 1, 6, 10, 14, 18, 38, 42, 43, 46, 58, 62, 66, 70, 77, 78 - Consolidating Definitions
• Resolution - Awarding Badge & Sidearm to Police Captain Steve Woodson

The City Council approved the voluntary contiguous annexation of a property at 31 York Circle and adopted amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding staff determinations for street classifications and water protection buffers. The council also approved property tax releases and two city proclamations.

• Approved voluntary contiguous annexation of 31 York Circle (unanimous)
• Adopted amendments to Unified Development Ordinance Chapters 6 and 13 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-46 for property tax releases of $1,086.79 (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Issued Proclamation 2023-13 for Constitution Week
• Issued Proclamation 2023-14 for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Brevard/Transylvania County Ecusta Trail Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes and receive updates from partner organizations including Conserving Carolina, the Planning Department, Transylvania County, the Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, the City of Brevard, and Friends of Ecusta Trail. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2023 and July 28, 2023 meetings
• Updates from Conserving Carolina, Planning Department, Transylvania County, Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, City of Brevard, Friends of Ecusta Trail
• Public or citizen input session
• Next meeting set for September 27, 2023 at 3:30 PM

The board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from June and July 2023. Members received updates on the transfer of a RAISE grant to NCDOT and the status of construction bids for the first six miles of the trail in Henderson County.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council's Public Safety Committee will consider a code amendment regarding parking enforcement. The meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2023, at 3:30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers.

The committee agreed to implement a safety plan for the Wilson Drive, E. Main Street, and Greenville Highway intersection. Members also discussed updating the city code to modernize parking enforcement and fees. Traffic calming requests for other intersections are pending further data or state approval.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to implement safety plan for Wilson Drive/E. Main Street/Greenville Highway intersection

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The committee will discuss the city manager evaluation process. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion of city manager evaluation process

The committee reviewed the proposed process and instruments for the city manager's evaluation, including the use of narrative feedback and numerical ratings. No formal votes were taken on the evaluation criteria, but a timeline for upcoming closed sessions in September and October was proposed.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from a special session, review and approve accountant's reports, reconciliations, and bank statements for June and July 2023, and hear a manager's report on sales updates. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Review and approve accountant's reports from June and July 2023
• Review and approve reconciliations and bank statements from June and July 2023
• Manager's report and sales updates

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will consider a contiguous annexation request for property at 345 Forest Hill Road, discuss a proposed expansion of the Downtown Development Overlay District, and continue reviewing a parking-related text amendment (TXT-23-004). Public comment is scheduled, and the board will also approve minutes from its July 25 meeting.

• Annexation request ANN-23-002 by Melinda Greenfield for 345 Forest Hill Road (PIN# 8585-35-1388-000)
• Proposed expansion of the Downtown Development Overlay District
• Continued consideration of text amendment TXT-23-004 on parking

The Planning Board approved a contiguous annexation request for a property on Forest Hill Road. The Board also recommended expanding the Downtown Development Overlay District to include a larger area including College Shopping Center and portions of South Broad Street and South Caldwell. A staff-initiated text amendment regarding parking standards was presented for consideration.

• Approved contiguous annexation ANN-23-002 for 345 Forest Hill Road (unanimous)
• Recommended expanded area for Downtown Development Overlay District including College Shopping Center, N. Broad Street, and South Broad Street/South Caldwell (unanimous)
• Approved July 25, 2023, minutes with revisions (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings, including a continued annexation for 31 York Circle and proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and Code of Ordinances. The council will also consider consent items, unfinished business on social districts and short-term rentals, and new business including an employee wellness center agreement and a fee schedule change.

• Public hearing: Voluntary Contiguous Annexation - Nielsen, 31 York Circle (continued from April 17, 2023)
• Public hearing: Amendments to Unified Development Ordinance Chapters 6 and 13 - Staff Determinations
• Public hearing: Amendments to Code of Ordinances Chapters 1, 6, 10, 14, 18, 38, 42, 43, 46, 58, 62, 66, 70, 77, 78 - Consolidating Definitions
• Resolution fixing public hearing date for annexation - Greenfield, 345 Forest Hill Road
• New business: Employee Wellness Center Agreement and Amendment to Fee Schedule - Social District Permit Fee

The City Council met for a regular session and unanimously approved the meeting agenda as amended. The session included extensive public comments regarding storm drain infrastructure failures and the proposed social district initiative.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding a special meeting to receive the manager's report and sales updates, and to enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter under state law. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of the agenda and minutes from the June 22, 2023 regular session.

• Manager's report and sales updates
• Closed session for personnel matter (GS § 143-318.11(a)(5)(6))
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2023 regular session

The minutes record a special meeting that included the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the June 22, 2023, regular session. The board entered a closed session to discuss a personnel matter.

• Approved agenda
• Approved June 22, 2023 regular session minutes
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matter

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, welcoming new members, and receiving updates. The main discussion items are the Mary C. Jenkins Community & Cultural Center's approval as a polling place, a security measures update, and a debrief of the Juneteenth celebration.

• Approval of minutes from May 18 and May 25, 2023 meetings
• Introduction of new board members
• MCJCC approved as polling place
• MCJCC security measures update
• Juneteenth celebration debrief

The board approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The City Manager announced that the Mary C. Jenkins Community & Cultural Center (MCJCCC) will serve as the district polling place starting with the November municipal election. The board also discussed security camera installations and the Juneteenth celebration.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Designated MCJCCC as the polling place for the November municipal election and future elections

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 July 19 meeting, then receive updates on the Bracken Preserve, Ecusta Trail, and TYSA (Transylvania Youth Soccer Association). The committee will also set the date for its next meeting on September 20, 2023. No decisions or votes on specific items are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2023 meeting
• Bracken Preserve update
• Ecusta Trail update
• TYSA update
• Next meeting set for September 20, 2023

The committee received updates on the Bracken Preserve acquisition and the Ecusta Trail grant integration. It was reported that a grant application for restrooms at the TYSA Soccer Complex was unsuccessful.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to discuss updates on NCDOT projects, wayfinding signage, a request for additional bike racks, and next steps for the Downtown Master Plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• NCDOT Projects Update
• Wayfinding Signage discussion
• Request for Additional Bike Racks
• Downtown Master Plan Next Steps

The committee approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members discussed NCDOT roadwork on Main Street and debated criteria for wayfinding signage and future streetscape improvement options.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled request for additional bike racks until next meeting

Housing Committee - City Council

The Housing Committee's regular meeting scheduled for August 8, 2023, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on September 12, 2023, at 3:30 PM. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting: September 12, 2023 at 3:30 PM

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on proposed amendments to city codes, including social districts, short-term rentals, no-parking areas, and unmuffled engine compression brakes. They will also consider approvals for roundabout landscaping designs, consent items like tax settlements and road closures, and other business.

• Public hearing: Amendment to Code of Ordinances Sections 42, 43, 46, 66 - Social Districts
• Public hearing: Amendment to Unified Development Ordinance - Short Term Rentals
• Public hearing: Amendment to Traffic Schedule - No Parking Areas
• Public hearing: Amendment to Code of Ordinance Chapter 66 Section 90 - Unmuffled Engine Compression Brakes
• R-5800 Roundabout Final Landscaping Design Approval

The Council reviewed landscaping designs for the R-5800 and Ecusta roundabouts and held a public hearing regarding the establishment of a Downtown Brevard Social District. The minutes do not record a final vote on these items.

• Approved April 3-4, 2023 Budget Workshop minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 19, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works and Utilities Committee will consider updates on high-strength waste and septage fees, an engineering firm selection, and a request for garbage/recycling pickup outside city limits. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• High Strength Waste/Septage Fees
• Engineering Firm Selection Update
• Request from Dave Bialak for Garbage/Recycling Pickup Outside City Limits

The committee discussed proposed septage and high-strength waste fees to fund wastewater treatment plant upgrades. Staff provided an update on the selection process for engineering firms to oversee plant replacement. The committee approved a request for staff to research rates for providing garbage and recycling pickup to residents living outside city limits.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved staff research into providing garbage/recycling services to out-of-town customers

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

This is a procedural meeting of the City Council's Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee. The committee will discuss the city manager evaluation process and receive an update on the public works director position. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• City manager evaluation process discussion
• Public works director position update
• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2023 meeting

The committee discussed the performance evaluation process for the City Manager and the recruitment status of the Public Works Director. The City Manager proposed replacing the Public Works Director position with a City Engineer role at pay grade level 31. No formal votes were taken on these proposals.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Kasey Canton to allow a 6-foot fence in the front yard and a reduced site triangle, where current rules limit fences to 2 feet. The property is in the General Residential zoning district. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and agenda.

• Variance request by Kasey Canton for fence height of 6 ft instead of allowed 2 ft in front yard
• Variance from site triangle requirements of 3.5 ft
• Property located at PIN #8586-15-9047-000 in General Residential district

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for Kasey Canton to maintain a 6-foot fence that exceeded height limits in the front yard and driveway sight triangle. The decision was based on findings that the applicant faced unnecessary hardship due to neighboring conditions.

• Approved variance for 2-foot increase in front yard fence height (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 3.5-foot increase in driveway sight triangle fence height (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board's regular meeting scheduled for July 27, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for August 24, 2023, at 8:30 AM in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

• July 27, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting August 24, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Council Chambers

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Brevard/Transylvania County Ecusta Trail Advisory Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from May 31, 2023, and to receive updates from partner organizations including Conserving Carolina, the Planning Department, Transylvania County, the Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, the City of Brevard, and Friends of Ecusta Trail. The board will also take public input and set the date for the next meeting on August 30, 2023.

• Approval of minutes from May 31, 2023 meeting
• Updates from Conserving Carolina, Planning Department, Transylvania County, Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, City of Brevard, Friends of Ecusta Trail
• Public or citizen input session
• Next meeting scheduled for August 30, 2023 at 3:30 PM

The board received updates on federal grant agreements and the status of construction bids for the trail's first six miles in Henderson County. The board denied approval of the June 28, 2023, meeting minutes due to a requested correction regarding a corridor analysis study.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Denied approval of June 28, 2023 minutes pending revisions

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to consider the Final Master Plan for REZ-21-003 regarding The Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Consideration of Final Master Plan, REZ-21-003: The Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club

The Planning Board unanimously approved the Final Master Plan for the Boys and Girls Club conditional zoning district. The approval includes the acceptance of a stormwater fee in lieu of installing a formal stormwater system due to site constraints.

• Approved Final Master Plan for REZ-21-003 The Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of a stormwater fee in lieu of a formal stormwater system (unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2023 minutes with revisions (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including the Estatoe Trail map, unopened rights of way, and updates on the Ecusta Trail and Bracken Preserve. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No decisions are expected on these items; they are for discussion and updates.

• Estatoe Trail Map review
• Discussion of unopened rights of way
• Ecusta Trail update
• Bracken Preserve update

The committee reviewed the status of $45.9 million in grants for the Ecusta Trail and discussed the need for a new Estatoe Trail map. Members also established that the committee will now be consulted on petitions regarding unopened rights of way.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Decided that the Planning Board will seek consideration from the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee for petitions to unopened rights of way

Housing Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Housing Committee is meeting to discuss short-term rental task force and planning board matters, as well as an update on DFI. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion of Short-Term Rental Task Force and Planning Board
• DFI update and discussion
• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2023 and March 14, 2023 meetings
• Next meeting set for August 8, 2023 at 3:30 pm

The committee reviewed a recommended ordinance to require permits for short-term rentals and prohibit new rentals in general residential zones, unless the owner lives onsite. Additionally, the Development Finance Initiative (DFI) presented a Phase 1 housing needs assessment identifying gaps for low-to-moderate income renters and homeowners.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended short-term rental ordinance referred to City Council for approval

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for July 4, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Brevard/Transylvania County Ecusta Trail Advisory Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and to receive updates from partner organizations including Conserving Carolina, the Planning Department, Transylvania County, the Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, the City of Brevard, and Friends of Ecusta Trail. The meeting also includes a public comment period and setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of minutes from May 31, 2023 meeting
• Updates from Conserving Carolina, Planning Department, Transylvania County, Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, City of Brevard, Friends of Ecusta Trail
• Public or citizen input opportunity
• Next meeting set for July 26, 2023 at 3:30 PM

The board received updates on a $24.59 million RAISE grant award and an unofficial NSFLTP grant. Discussions focused on coordinating engineering, funding for trail amenities, and a $1 million pledge from the Tourism Development Authority.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 31, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider two key items: a text amendment with recommended revisions to short-term rental ordinances, and a discussion of parking standards in the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also review staff determinations on streams and streets classifications.

• Consideration of TXT-23-007: Short-Term Rental Task Force Recommended Ordinance Revisions
• Discussion of TXT-23-004: Text Amendment to UDO Chapter 10 Parking Standards
• Consideration of staff determinations on streams and streets classifications

The Planning Board approved recommended revisions to the short-term rental ordinance and adopted staff determinations for stream and street classifications. The board also discussed potential updates to parking standards, which will be revisited in August.

• Approved short-term rental ordinance revisions (6-1)
• Approved staff determinations for stream and street classifications (unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 23, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled parking standards revisions to August meeting

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The City Council Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee will review ABC Board applications, discuss a contract for an employee wellness center, and consider CDL training agreements. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Review of ABC Board Applications
• Contract for Employee Wellness Center
• CDL Training Agreements
• Approval of Minutes from May 22, 2023 Meeting

The committee recommended two individuals for the ABC Board. Members discussed a new employee wellness center contract and a proposed CDL training agreement to recruit and retain drivers.

• Recommended reappointment of Ron Brewer to the ABC Board (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Lisa Conner to the ABC Board (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee will meet to continue discussing social districts, review a speed study for Mills Avenue, and consider options regarding Jake Brakes. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Continued discussion on social districts
• Mills Avenue speed study
• Jake Brake options

The committee recommended that City Council approve a proposal for a downtown social district in August. They also recommended adding no-parking signs to Mills Avenue and agreed to pursue an ordinance prohibiting unmuffled engine compression brakes.

• Recommended Downtown Social District proposal to Council for August approval (unanimous)
• Recommended adding no-parking on Mills Avenue to the City’s Traffic Schedule (unanimous)
• Reached consensus to pursue an ordinance prohibiting unmuffled engine compression brakes
• Reached consensus for Mayor Copelof to discuss a 3-way stop at Parkview/French Broad with NCDOT
• Approved June 26, 2023 agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee will meet to continue discussions on public art at Clemson Plaza, receive updates from the Special Event Committee and on the Main Street Project, and set the next meeting date. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the substantive items being the Clemson Plaza/public art discussion and project updates.

• Continued discussion re Clemson Plaza/Public Art
• Special Event Committee update
• Update re Main Street Project
• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2023 meeting

The Downtown Master Plan Committee recommended that City Council approve the draft Call to Artist and Application for a public art installation at Clemson Plaza. The committee also received updates on the Main Street Project and funding requests for the Times Arcade Alley project.

• Recommended approval of draft Call to Artist and Application for Clemson Plaza Public Art (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is meeting to consider and adopt the proposed FY24 budget, review a proposed contract with the police department, and handle routine items such as approving minutes and financial reports. The board will also review applications for board membership and nominate a chair. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled, and a closed session is planned to discuss a personnel matter.

• Public hearing on ABC FY24 proposed budget
• Review and approve proposed FY24 budget
• Review and approve FY23 budget amendment
• Police Chief Tom Jordan to present police report and proposed FY24 contract
• Closed session for personnel matter (GS § 143-318.11.(a)(5)(6))

The Board approved the FY24 budget and an amendment to the FY23 budget to reflect higher-than-projected sales. Members also voted to increase the General Manager's salary and recommended two individuals for board appointments. A public hearing for the proposed budget was held with no public attendance.

• Approved FY24 Budget (4-0)
• Approved FY23 Budget Amendment (4-0)
• Approved 6% salary increase for General Manager Mark Balding (4-0)
• Nominated Kevin Jones as ABC Board Chair for 2023/2024 (4-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Ron Brewer and appointment of Tim Robinson to the Board
• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from the May 17 meeting. The main substantive item is a discussion of unopened rights of way. The committee will also set a date for its next meeting.

• Discussion of unopened rights of way
• Approval of minutes from May 17, 2023 meeting
• Introduction of new members
• Set date for next meeting

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the May 17, 2023, minutes. Members discussed identifying unopened rights of way for potential recreational use and received updates on several ongoing parks and trail projects.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with three public hearings: a continued voluntary contiguous annexation for 31 York Circle, proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 16 on administrative modifications, and a rezoning request at Old Hendersonville Highway and Osborne Road. The council will also consider unfinished business including a rezoning for 1699 Old Hendersonville Highway and a contract award for the Norton Creek Streambank Restoration Project, plus consent items like tax settlements and property tax releases.

• Public hearing: Voluntary contiguous annexation for Nielsen, 31 York Circle (continued from April 17, 2023)
• Public hearing: Amendments to UDO Chapter 16 - Administrative Modifications
• Public hearing: Rezone parcel at Old Hendersonville Highway and Osborne Road from GR8 to RMX (Tore Borhaug)
• Rezoning request for 1699 Old Hendersonville Highway from CMX to GR4 (Jeremy and Maria Watson)
• Norton Creek Streambank Restoration Project contract award

The City Council continued a public hearing regarding a voluntary contiguous annexation for 31 York Circle. A public hearing was also held for proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) regarding administrative modifications, with a vote scheduled for the next meeting.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for voluntary contiguous annexation of 31 York Circle until August 21, 2023 (unanimous)

Short-Term Rental Task Force

The Short-Term Rental Task Force will review draft ordinance amendments at this meeting. The agenda includes public comment and discussion of next steps. No final decisions are scheduled; the item is under discussion.

• Review of Draft Ordinance Amendments
• Public Comment period
• Approval of May 18, 2023 minutes

The Short-Term Rental Task Force voted to recommend a proposed amendment to UDO Chapter 3.6.1.C. The draft ordinance includes changes to the use matrix, a ban on new short-term rentals in the general residential zoning district, and grandfathering for existing rentals in that district.

• Recommended proposed amendment to UDO Chapter 3.6.1.C (5-1)
• Approved June 15, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 6:00 PM has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting date is to be determined. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items.

• Meeting cancellation notice for June 15, 2023

Housing Committee - City Council

The Housing Committee's regular meeting scheduled for June 13, 2023, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 3:30 PM. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancellation notice for June 13, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for July 11, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The regular meeting of the Public Works & Utilities Committee scheduled for June 7, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held in July on a date to be determined.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for July, date TBD

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for June 6, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

City Council approved a temporary road closure for the 2023 National Night Out event. The council also approved the minutes from the May 15, 2023 meeting and a proclamation for Juneteenth.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-19 to close Main Street (U.S. 276) from Broad Street to Johnson Street on August 1, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM
• Approved minutes of the May 15, 2023 Regular Meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation No. 2023-12 declaring June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Brevard/Transylvania County Ecusta Trail Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates from various partners, including Conserving Carolina, the Planning Department, Transylvania County, the Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, the City of Brevard, and Friends of Ecusta Trail. The agenda includes approval of minutes and public input, with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 26, 2023 meeting
• Updates from Conserving Carolina, Planning Department, Transylvania County, Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, City of Brevard, Friends of Ecusta Trail
• Public or citizen input
• Set next meeting for June 28, 2023 at 3:30pm

The board unanimously recommended the installation of a chain-link fence by Pisgah Labs within the 100-foot rail corridor. The project is subject to City Manager approval and the signing of an Encroachment Agreement.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 29, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Pisgah Labs fence installation (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Board approved the proposed FY 2024 budget and referred it to a public hearing. The budget includes a projected 5% sales increase and a 5.5% increase in wages and salaries. The Board also directed staff to investigate credit card fees and police fund spending.

• Approved FY 2024 Proposed Financial Budget and sent to public hearing (4-1)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 27, 2023 regular session minutes (unanimous)
• Directed Mr. Balding to explore negotiating credit card fees at the state level (unanimous)
• Directed Frank Pearsall to inquire with Police Chief Jordan regarding the use of Law Enforcement funds (unanimous)
• Postponed review of April 2023 financial reports

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to welcome members, certify a quorum, and review committee member applications. The agenda contains no substantive policy or financial items, only procedural business.

• Review of committee member applications

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board reviewed four applications for at-large membership. The board unanimously nominated two candidates for the open seats. These recommendations will be shared with the full Council.

• Nominated Ella Jones and Rebecca Wynn for two at-large seats (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will consider a rezoning application for property on Highway 64 and Osborne Road, and discuss two text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding administrative modifications and parking standards. 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) to another zone
• Text Amendment TXT-23-005 to UDO Chapter 16.9 on Administrative Modifications
• Discussion of Text Amendment TXT-23-004 to UDO Chapter 10 Parking Standards
• Approval of minutes from April 25, 2023 meeting

The Board approved a modified rezoning request to Residential Mixed Use (RMX) for a property on Highway 64 and Osborne Road, limiting the area to the Old Hendersonville Highway. The Board also approved a text amendment to UDO Chapter 16.9. A discussion on parking standards was held as an informal work session with no action taken.

• Approved rezoning to RMX for Tore’s Properties, LLC, amended to stop at Old Hendersonville Highway (unanimous)
• Approved Text Amendment TXT-23-005 to UDO Chapter 16.9 Administrative Modifications (unanimous)
• Approved April 25, 2023, minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled action on TXT-23-004 regarding UDO Chapter 10 Parking Standards for further discussion

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss a traffic calming update, revised encampment procedures, and continued discussion on social districts. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and setting the next meeting date.

• Traffic Calming Update
• Revised Encampment Procedures
• Continued Discussion re Social Districts

The committee approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Staff provided updates on a hired firm for traffic calming analysis and revised draft encampment procedures. Discussions continued regarding a proposed downtown social district plan.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 24, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee will review applications for four citizen boards and discuss staggered terms. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major financial or policy decisions on the agenda.

• Review of applications for Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee
• Review of applications for Downtown Master Plan Committee
• Review of applications for Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee
• Review of applications for Rosenwald Community Advisory Board
• Discussion of committee staggered terms

The committee voted to recommend multiple appointments and reappointments to the City Council for various advisory boards. The committee also decided to maintain the current term structure for advisory committees.

• Recommended appointment of Susan Miller to Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Lee McMinn and Parker Platt to Downtown Master Plan Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Nancy DePippo and Howie Granat to Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Wyn Birkenthal, Reba Osborne and J.D. Powers to Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Ursula Wynn and Royce Jenkins to Rosenwald Community Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Decided to keep current term structure for advisory committees and revisit in 18 months

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from February and March, discuss Juneteenth plans, receive an update on the Moms Mabley statue, review progress on the Mary C. Jenkins Community & Cultural Center checklist, and consider committee member applications. The board will also set its next meeting date.

• Approval of minutes from February 16 and March 16, 2023 meetings
• Discussion of Juneteenth
• Update on Moms Mabley Statue
• Review of MCJCCC checklist progress
• Review and recommendation of committee member applications

The Board approved the agenda and minutes from February and March 2023. Members received updates on Juneteenth events, the Moms Mabley statue project, and facility repairs at the Mary C. Jenkins Community & Cultural Center.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for May 25, 2023 to review committee member applications

Short-Term Rental Task Force

The Brevard Short-Term Rental Task Force will continue its policy discussion and receive an update on pending state legislation. The group is working toward a recommendation to the City Council. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Update on pending state legislation affecting short-term rentals
• Continuation of policy discussion on short-term rental regulations
• Planning for a recommendation to City Council
• Public comment period
• Approval of April 20, 2023 meeting minutes

The Short-Term Rental Task Force held a series of straw polls to determine where short-term rentals (STRs) should be permitted. The group recommended banning new STRs without an on-site resident in certain residential districts while allowing them in others. Assistant Planning Director Aaron Bland will now craft a proposed ordinance based on these recommendations.

• Approved allowing STRs in Corridor Mixed Use (CMX) district (unanimous straw vote)
• Approved banning STRs in General Industrial (GI) district (unanimous straw vote)
• Approved banning new STRs without on-site residents in General Residential 8 (GR8) district (5-2 straw vote)
• Approved banning new STRs without on-site residents in GR4 district (5-2 straw vote)
• Approved allowing STRs in Institutional Campus (IC) district (unanimous straw vote)
• Approved adding a preamble to the ordinance regarding residential character and housing stock (unanimous straw vote)
• Approved April 20, 2023, minutes (unanimous)

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear updates on the Year of the Trail, Bracken Preserve expansion, and the Wilson Rd. Recreation Area/Mountain True partnership, and review committee member applications. They will also set the next meeting date.

• Year of the Trail update by Daniel Sapp
• Bracken Preserve expansion update
• Wilson Rd. Recreation Area/Mountain True Partnership update
• Committee member applications review and recommendation
• Next meeting set for June 21, 2023

The committee recommended the appointment of Wyn Birkenthal, Reba Osborne, and JD Powers. Members discussed potential scavenger hunt events for the Year of the Trail initiative and reviewed funding gaps for the Bracken Preserve expansion.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Wyn Birkenthal, Reba Osborne, and JD Powers (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget and ordinance, two rezoning requests (1699 Old Hendersonville Highway and Deerlake parcels), and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding steep slopes. The council will also consider consent items including a tax settlement report, a property tax discount resolution, and an interlocal water supply agreement with the Town of Rosman. The meeting is otherwise routine, with no unfinished or new business listed.

• Public hearing: Proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget and Ordinance
• Public hearing: Rezoning 1699 Old Hendersonville Highway from CMX to GR4 (Jeremy and Maria Watson)
• Public hearing: Rezone Deerlake parcels from Conditional Zoning District to CMX (Tore Borhaug)
• Public hearing: UDO amendments to Chapters 4, 6, 13, 17, 19 on steep slopes
• Consent: Interlocal agreement with Town of Rosman for water supply interconnect

The Council conducted a public hearing for a proposed $24.89M budget that includes a property tax rate increase and a 4% utility consumption rate increase. The Council also held a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a historic property at 1699 Old Hendersonville Highway.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Housing Committee - City Council

The Housing Committee's regular meeting scheduled for May 9, 2023, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 3:30 PM. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this canceled meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice for May 9, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for June 13, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee reviewed a draft Call to Artists and application process for a public art installation at Clemson Plaza. The committee discussed funding options and project scope, but postponed further action until the next meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed further discussion on Clemson Plaza public art funding and scope

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works and Utilities Committee will consider several infrastructure items including a sidewalk project on Oakdale Street, paving on King and Whitmire Streets, and a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Rosman. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Oakdale Street Sidewalk
• King Street/Whitmire Street Paving
• Stamped Crosswalks
• Town of Rosman Memorandum of Understanding

The Public Works & Utilities Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a water supply interconnect agreement with the Town of Rosman. The committee also approved $11,600 in sidewalk repairs on Oakdale Street and discussed options for stamped crosswalks on Main Street. No final decisions were made on street paving or crosswalks.

• Approved $11,600 Oakdale Street sidewalk repair (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of water interconnect MOU with Town of Rosman (unanimous)
• Tabled stamped crosswalk decision; staff to bring cost options for Broad and Gaston intersections only

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment will consider two requests: a variance to reduce a rear setback and a special use permit for a special event venue. Both properties are in the General Residential zoning district.

• Variance request VAR-23-002 by Alan Boroshok for a 5-foot reduction of the 25-foot rear setback at PIN# 8586-54-3755-000
• Special Use Permit SUP-23-001 by Scott & Dionne Hodgson, Hodgson Holdings, LLC for a Special Event Venue at PIN# 8585-60-4875-000

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance to reduce a rear setback requirement for a residential deck. A request for a special use permit for an event venue was discussed, but the provided minutes end before a decision was recorded.

• Approved variance VAR-23-002 for 33 Kilpatrick Street to reduce rear setback from 25 to 20 feet (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 17, 2023, regular meeting. The session included public comments regarding rezoning and bike infrastructure, as well as the issuance of three proclamations.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the April 17, 2023 Regular Meeting (unanimous)
• Issued Proclamation 2023-09 for National Police Week & Peace Officer's Memorial Day 2023
• Issued Proclamation 2023-10 for National Bike Month
• Issued Proclamation 2023-11 for National Day of Prayer

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes and financial reports from March 2023, and to discuss the manager's report, sales updates, and the capital reserve fund. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items.

• Approval of minutes from March 23, 2023 regular session
• Manager's report and sales updates
• Discussion on capital reserve fund
• Review and approval of March 2023 financial reports

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 23, 2023 session. The Board received a sales update and was informed that a request to establish a Capital Reserve Fund will go to the City Council in June.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 23, 2023 Regular Session minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed review of March 2023 financial reports

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Brevard/Transylvania County Ecusta Trail Advisory Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from March 29, 2023, then hear updates from partner organizations including Conserving Carolina, the Planning Department, Transylvania County, the Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, the City of Brevard, and Friends of Ecusta Trail. The agenda includes public comment and next steps, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed. The next meeting is set for May 31, 2023.

• Approval of minutes from March 29, 2023 meeting
• Updates from Conserving Carolina, Planning Department, Transylvania County, Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, City of Brevard, Friends of Ecusta Trail
• Public or citizen input period
• Next meeting set for May 31, 2023 at 3:30pm

The board approved the meeting agenda and the March 29, 2023, minutes. Members received progress reports on grant funding, NCDOT scope reviews, and the Tourism Development Authority's $1 million pledge. No new policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 29, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will consider two rezoning requests: one for 1699 Old Hendersonville Highway from Corridor Mixed Use to General Residential (GR4), and another for Deerlake Road from Independent Living to Corridor Mixed Use and General Residential (GR8). The board will also continue discussion of steep slopes text amendment TXT-22-006 and discuss Comprehensive Land Use Plan priorities.

• Rezoning REZ-23-001: Jeremy and Maria Watson request rezoning 1699 Old Hendersonville Highway from CMX to GR4 (PIN 8596-58-8230-000)
• Rezoning REZ-23-002: Tore Borhaug and Paralift Holdings, LLC request rezoning Deerlake Road properties from Independent Living to CMX and GR8 (PINs 8586-86-4675-000, 8586-86-1995-000, 8586-87-0180-000)
• Continuation of steep slopes text amendment TXT-22-006
• Discussion of Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) priorities

The Board recommended a conditional zoning district for a historic home restoration and approved a request to move a mixed-use development from a planned development district to base zoning. Additionally, the Board approved revisions to steep slope regulations.

• Recommended conditional zoning district for 1699 Old Hendersonville Highway (5-1)
• Approved rezoning of Deerlake Road properties to Corridor Mixed Use and GR8 (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to TXT- 22- 006 Steep Slopes (4-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 28, 2023, minutes with revision (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss social districts and preconstruction enforcement for the Ecusta Trail. The committee will also introduce a new member and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Introduction of new committee member Kevin Gallo
• Discussion of social districts
• Discussion of Ecusta Trail preconstruction enforcement
• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2023 meeting

The committee discussed the creation of social districts to allow exceptions to open container laws. Members expressed concerns regarding insurance costs, underage drinking, and police staffing. Staff was directed to draft a proposal for review in June.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Requested staff draft a social district proposal including costs and management arrangements

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance and Human Resources Committee regular meeting scheduled for April 24, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for May 22, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for May 18, 2023

Short-Term Rental Task Force

The Short-Term Rental Task Force is holding a regular meeting to discuss policy related to short-term rentals. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, and setting the next meeting date. No specific policy proposals or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Policy discussion on short-term rentals
• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2023
• Next meeting set for May 18, 2023

The Short-Term Rental Task Force held straw votes to provide staff direction for drafting a new ordinance. The group reached a consensus on several zoning districts but tabled others due to time constraints.

• Approved no STR restrictions in DMX district (unanimous straw vote)
• Approved no STR restrictions in RMX district (unanimous straw vote)
• Approved no STR restrictions in NMX district (unanimous straw vote)
• Proposed grandfathering existing STRs but banning future ones in GR8 district (straw vote: 4 favor, 2 nay, 2 neutral)
• Tabled discussion on GR4 district until next meeting
• Approved March 16, 2023, minutes (unanimous)

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings, hear a presentation on Pisgah Forest River Access Improvements, review committee member applications, and set the next meeting date.

• Pisgah Forest River Access Improvements presentation by Jack Henderson of Mountain True
• Review and recommendation of committee member applications
• Approval of minutes from January 18 and March 15, 2023 meetings
• Next meeting set for May 17, 2023 at 3:30 PM

The committee heard a proposal from Mountain True to improve the Pisgah Forest River Access area, including ramp repairs and parking expansion. Staff will meet with the organization to discuss utility restrictions and partnership terms. The committee also decided to keep member applications open through April.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 18, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to keep committee member application period open until the end of April

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with three public hearings: a voluntary contiguous annexation for 31 York Circle, proposed amendments to Chapter 42 of the City Code regarding encampments, and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (Chapters 2, 3, and 19) revising the land use matrix. The council will also consider consent items including an audit contract, road closures for White Squirrel Weekend, and resolutions supporting grant applications for stormwater projects. Several proclamations and a budget request from Heart of Brevard are on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Voluntary contiguous annexation for Nielsen, 31 York Circle
• Public hearing: Amendments to Chapter 42 (encampments)
• Public hearing: UDO text amendment, Chapters 2, 3, 19 (land use matrix)
• Consent: Audit contract for year ending June 30, 2023
• Resolutions supporting Golden Leaf grant applications for stormwater projects

The City Council approved the minutes from the March 20 regular meeting and the March 1-2 strategic planning retreat. Mayor Copelof issued proclamations for the Month of the Young Child, Historic Preservation Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Arbor Day.

• Approved March 1-2, 2023 Strategic Planning Retreat minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Issued Proclamation 2023-05: Month of the Young Child & Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Issued Proclamation 2023-06: Historic Preservation Month
• Issued Proclamation 2023-08: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Issued Proclamation 2023-07: Arbor Day

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works and Utilities Committee will consider new septage dump fees, discuss an interconnection with Rosman, and review King Street repaving. The meeting also includes welcoming a new member and approving past minutes.

• Septage dump fees — proposed fee schedule for waste disposal
• Rosman interconnection — water system tie-in with neighboring town
• King Street repaving — street resurfacing project

The committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed a new $105,000 septage charging system and potential updates to a water interconnection agreement with Rosman. No final decisions were made regarding repaving King Street or Oakdale Street sidewalk repairs.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 3:00 PM has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted and emailed to T.Times on March 15, 2023, by Board Secretary Janice H. Pinson. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

During a two-day budget workshop, the Council used straw votes to determine funding priorities. They selected a budget scenario featuring a 3-cent property tax increase to avoid raising sanitation fees. The Council also decided to fund repeat non-profit requests at FY2023 levels with one exception.

• Approved Scenario 4: 3-cent tax increase and no sanitation fee increase (unanimous consent)
• Approved funding for repeat non-profit requests at FY2023 levels, except for Heart of Brevard which increases by $20,000 to $114,300 (5 thumbs up)
• Approved placing $70,000 in savings into the General Capital Reserve Fund (3 thumbs up)
• Affirmed budget priorities including personnel compensation, wastewater treatment plant, and housing funding
• Approved agenda for April 3 meeting (unanimous)

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Brevard/Transylvania County Ecusta Trail Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of routine procedural items (approval of minutes) and updates from partner organizations including Conserving Carolina, the Planning Department, Transylvania County, NCDOT, and the City of Brevard. No specific decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2023 meeting
• Updates from Conserving Carolina, Planning Department, Transylvania County, Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, City of Brevard, Friends of Ecusta Trail, Blue Zones Project
• Public or citizen input period
• Next meeting set for April 26, 2023 at 3:30pm

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 22, 2023 meeting. Members received progress updates from NCDOT, the City of Brevard, and partner organizations regarding funding, surveys, and trail connectivity.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a contiguous annexation request, a land use matrix text amendment, and a continuation of a steep slopes text amendment. Public comment will be heard.

• Contiguous annexation request ANN-23-001 by David and Catherine Nielsen for property at 31 York Circle (PIN# 8596-26-2338-000)
• Text amendment TXT-23-002 regarding the Land Use Matrix
• Continued discussion of TXT-22-006 on steep slopes

The Board recommended the annexation of a property at 31 York Circle and approved revisions to the land use matrix. A proposed steep slopes ordinance was sent back for further revisions.

• Recommended annexation of 31 York Circle to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved land use matrix revisions regarding shelters, live-work units, and mobile food vendor sites (unanimous)
• Added requirement for adequate waste receptacles to Mobile Food Vendor Site language (unanimous)
• Tabled TXT- 22- 006 Steep Slopes for further revisions
• Agreed to use perpendicular option for building height and bulk at 35 or 40 feet for steep slopes (unanimous)
• Agreed to create stronger language for retaining walls with a possible 7' maximum height (unanimous)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee will consider an ABC Board request for capital funds and proposed revisions to personnel policies. The committee will also receive an update on citizen appointment applications and approve minutes from the prior meeting.

• ABC Board Request for Capital Account
• Personnel Policy Revisions
• Update re Committee Applications
• Approval of Minutes from February 27, 2023 Meeting

The committee heard a proposal from the ABC Board to establish a capital accumulation account for future property purchases and inventory. The committee also reviewed several proposed updates to the city's personnel policies, including holiday schedules and parental leave. No final votes on these items were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Council Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for March 27, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for April 24, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous session, review the manager's report and sales updates, and approve financial reports for February 2023. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2023 regular session
• Manager's report and sales updates
• Review and approval of February 2023 financial reports

The Board approved a proposed protocol for a capital appreciation account and profit sharing with the City and County. The approved approach removes the specific limit on maximum annual capital accumulation. February 2023 financial reports were reviewed and circulated for signatures.

• Approved capital appreciation and profit sharing approach, striking the maximum annual capital accumulation limit (4-1)
• Reviewed and circulated February 2023 financial reports for signatures

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (waiver of tap fees) and will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including adoption of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, amendments to Chapter 42 regarding encampments, and a housing trust fund guidebook. The agenda also includes consent items such as tax settlements, a streetscape project ordinance amendment, and funding for fire and sanitation trucks.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to UDO Chapter 13 - Waiver of Tap Fees
• Resolution fixing public hearing date for annexation-Nielsen
• Project Ordinance Amendment - Main Street Streetscape Project
• Fire Truck and Sanitation Trucks Funding
• Adoption of Comprehensive Land Use Plan

The City Council approved the Building Brevard 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan with amendments to the map and text. Council also updated the Housing Trust Fund bylaws and approved financing for new fire and sanitation vehicles.

• Adopted Building Brevard 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan with Rice Street removed from downtown designation and Blue Zones sidebar removed (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,020,000 loan from United Community Bank for one rescue truck, one garbage truck, and one dump bed
• Approved $1,798,200 appropriation for Main Street Streetscape Project (Ordinance 2023-11)
• Approved updated Housing Trust Fund Bylaws (Unanimous)
• Approved removal of Recreation Advisory Committee from Code of Ordinances (Unanimous)
• Appointed Molly Jenkins (Planning Board), Kevin Gallo (Public Safety), Victor Foster (Housing), Al Platt (Transylvania Economic Alliance), Rodney Locks and Jennifer Kerr (Housing Authority), and William Carson (Public Works and Utilities)
• Scheduled public hearing for encampment ordinance amendments for April 17, 2023
• Scheduled public hearing for annexation of 31 York Circle for April 17, 2023

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board formally adopted a vision and mission statement to unify community voices with local leaders. The board also discussed a proposal for a bronze sculpture of Moms Mabley, noting a preference for its location at the Mary C. Jenkins Community & Cultural Center.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Vision Statement: 'Unifying the voices of the Rosenwald Community with local leaders'
• Adopted Mission Statement: 'To provide a conduit through which the voices and concerns of the Rosenwald Community are transmitted to local officials, and to be a sounding board for public officials on matters that impact Rosenwald'

Short-Term Rental Task Force

The Short-Term Rental Task Force held a policy discussion regarding the use of zoning tools and primary residence definitions. The committee took straw votes on exempting primary residences and rejected the use of overlay districts. Staff was tasked with providing examples of incorporating STR use into existing zoning districts for the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Straw vote to exempt properties serving as primary residences: 6 yes, 1 no, 1 neutral
• Straw vote to create overlay districts throughout the City: unanimously rejected

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee will consider two Adopt-a-Green Space applications (Wilson Road River Boat Access and Hap Simpson Park), discuss pedestrian and bicycle plan implementation, and review committee member applications. The meeting is routine with no major decisions expected.

• Adopt-a-Green Space application for Wilson Road River Boat Access
• Adopt-a-Green Space application for Hap Simpson Park
• Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan implementation recommendations
• Committee member applications review

The committee approved applications from MountainTrue to maintain the Wilson Road River Boat Access and Hap Simpson Park. It was also decided that the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee will temporarily serve as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

• Approved Adopt-a-Green Space applications for Wilson Road River Boat Access and Hap Simpson Park (Unanimous)
• Approved the agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee to serve as the temporary Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (Unanimous)

Housing Committee - City Council

The committee approved the meeting agenda and scheduled its next meeting for May 9, 2023. Staff provided updates on a proposed text amendment for shelter zoning and the allocation of $4.7M in HOME-ARP funding via the Asheville Housing Consortium.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 9, 2023
• Cancelled April meeting

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works and Utilities Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, receive project status updates, and discuss governance recommendations for the Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the plan governance discussion.

• Approval of minutes from February 1, 2023 meeting
• Project status updates
• Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan governance recommendations
• Next meeting set for April 5, 2023 at 3:30 PM

The committee approved the meeting agenda. Staff provided status updates on multiple water, sewer, and road projects, including the King Street Waterline Replacement and Gallimore Road Sewer Rehab. The meeting included a discussion on establishing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The committee received an update on the Main Street Streetscape project, noting that City Council approved a $1.7M bid from Sossamon Construction Company, Inc. Funding was sourced from higher-than-projected sales tax collections and investment income, with a pending funding request to the TDA. The committee also discussed the Clemson Plaza/Public Art Subcommittee's progress.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• City Council approved $1.7M low bid from Sossamon Construction Company, Inc. for Main Street Streetscape

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for March 7, 2023, at 3:00 PM has been cancelled. The notice was posted and emailed to the T.Times on February 16, 2023, by Board Secretary Janice H. Pinson. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled
• Notice posted February 16, 2023

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the Main Street Streetscape Project contract award and its funding strategy. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with the rest being procedural.

• Main Street Streetscape Project contract award and funding strategy

City Council approved a budget amendment to fund the Main Street Streetscape Project using various revenue sources, including sales tax and investment income. Council then awarded the project contract to Sossamon Construction LLC.

• Approved Budget Amendment Number 22 to increase Downtown Masterplan Fund (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,723,466 contract for Main St. Streetscape Project to Sossamon Construction LLC (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a two-day strategic planning retreat to review 2022 accomplishments, discuss the financial outlook (including a possible water rate increase), and set priorities for 2023. The agenda is focused on discussion and consensus-building, not on formal votes or public hearings. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Review of 2022 Council priorities and accomplishments
• Financial overview including revenue forecasts and factors for 2023 budget (e.g., water rate increase)
• Priority setting using categories: Essential/Must Do, Key Needs/High priority, Want to do/Depends on conditions, Nice to have/Requires funding or staff changes
• Guidance for FY23-24 budget development

The City Council held a two-day retreat to categorize policy and program priorities for the 2023-24 period. The council identified essential needs, high priorities, and conditional goals to guide the allocation of city resources.

• Established Category 1 (Essential) priorities: Personnel compensation + COLA increase, Wastewater treatment plant, and Additional Housing Funding/Policy Action
• Established Category 2 (High Priority) items: Downtown Master Plan, Ecusta Trail/connections, 20-year road paving cycle, and Sidewalk repair/extension
• Established Category 3 (Conditional) priorities: Stormwater Management plan and More space for City Operations
• Established Category 4 (Nice to Have) priorities: Ecusta Trail, Finish Silversteen Park, and Bracken Preserve/Platform
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)

Short-Term Rental Task Force

The Brevard Short-Term Rental Task Force is holding a special called meeting to discuss policy related to short-term rentals. The agenda includes public comment, a policy discussion, and setting the next meeting date. No specific policy proposals or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Policy discussion on short-term rentals
• Public comment period
• Approval of February 2, 2023 minutes
• Next meeting set for March 16, 2023

The Short-Term Rental Task Force reviewed zoning tools and discussed the impact of rentals on permanent housing supply. No new policies were adopted, but staff were assigned to research legal definitions and tax data.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 2, 2023, minutes as revised (unanimous)
• Tasked City Attorney to create a legal definition of permanent residence
• Tasked Assistant Planning Director to research STR data from the tax office
• Tasked Assistant Planning Director to research grandfathering and amortization options

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a two-day strategic planning retreat to review 2022 accomplishments, receive a financial overview, and set priorities for 2023. The retreat will use a consensus-based process to categorize priorities and provide guidance for the FY23-24 budget. This is a planning session, not a regular business meeting, so no formal votes or decisions are expected.

• Review of 2022 Council Priorities and accomplishments
• Financial overview including revenue forecasts and factors for 2023 budget (e.g., water rate increase)
• Priority setting using categories: Essential/Must Do, Key Needs/High priority, Want to do/Depends on conditions, Nice to have/Must have change in funding or staff time
• Discussion on sources of revenue (taxes, fees, grants)
• Guidance for FY23-24 budget development

The City Council held a two-day strategic planning retreat to categorize policy and program priorities for the 2023-24 period. The council identified essential needs, high priorities, and conditional goals to guide the allocation of city resources.

• Established Category 1 (Essential): Personnel compensation + COLA increase, Wastewater treatment plant, and Additional Housing Funding/Policy Action
• Established Category 2 (High Priority): Downtown Master Plan, Ecusta Trail/connections, 20-year road paving cycle, and Sidewalk repair/extension
• Established Category 3 (Conditional): Stormwater Management plan and More space for City Operations
• Established Category 4 (Nice to Have): Ecusta Trail, Finish Silversteen Park, and Bracken Preserve/Platform
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will consider two text amendments: one to alter the Planned Development District for The Independent Living at Tore's Home to allow rooming houses, and another to update tap fees. They will also continue a previous discussion on steep slopes regulations. The meeting includes routine items like agenda approval and minutes from January 24, 2023.

• Text Amendment TXT-22-015: Rooming House in Planned Development District The Independent Living at Tore's Home (Ordinance No. 2020-18)
• Text Amendment TXT-23-001: Tap Fees
• Continuation of Text Amendment TXT-22-006: Steep Slopes

The Board approved a modification to allow rooming or boarding houses at the Independent Living at Tore's Home PDD. It also recommended a text amendment to transition affordable housing water and sewer tap fee waivers to a reimbursement model via the Housing Trust Fund.

• Approved adding 'Rooming or Boarding House' as an allowable land use for Independent Living at Tore's Home PDD (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment TXT-23-001 to replace tap fee waivers with Housing Trust Fund reimbursements (unanimous)
• Recommended amending Housing Committee By-Laws to clarify income thresholds (unanimous)
• Tabled final decision on steep slope text amendment TXT-22-006 pending further staff drafting

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The City Council Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee will meet to discuss an update on the Classification & Compensation Study, an audit response, and committee applications. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Update on Classification & Compensation Study
• Audit Response
• Update on Committee Applications
• Approval of Minutes from January 23, 2023
• Next meeting set for March 27, 2023

The committee reviewed a preliminary classification and compensation study and signed an audit response letter to the Local Government Commission. Members also reviewed applications for various city boards and committees.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed audit response letter to the Local Government Commission regarding FY 2022 Financial Performance Indicators of Concern

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The committee will discuss a traffic calming request for Probart Street and review the Camping Ordinance. The meeting also includes a discussion of a Cadet Proposal.

• Traffic Calming Request – Probart Street
• Camping Ordinance
• Cadet Proposal

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. They will also review the manager's report with sales updates and approve financial reports for January 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2023 regular session
• Manager's report and sales updates
• Review and approval of financial reports for January 2023

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 26, 2023, session. The General Manager reported on sales figures and discussed a proposal to establish a capital retention fund for future store construction or remodeling.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 26, 2023, regular session minutes (unanimous)

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Brevard/Transylvania County Ecusta Trail Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with updates from partner organizations including Conserving Carolina, the Planning Department, Transylvania County, the Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, the City of Brevard, Friends of Ecusta Trail, and the Blue Zones Project. The board will also approve minutes from the January 25, 2022 meeting and set a date for the next meeting on March 29th. No votes on specific projects or funding are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2022 meeting
• Updates from Conserving Carolina, Planning Department, Transylvania County, Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, City of Brevard, Friends of Ecusta Trail, Blue Zones Project
• Public or citizen input period
• Next meeting set for March 29th at 3:30pm

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 25, 2023. Members received updates on bridge evaluations, a RAISE grant application under $25 million, and coordination with Henderson County. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution to investigate the sufficiency of an annexation petition for a property on York Circle. Public hearings were held regarding the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Recreation Advisory Committee ordinances, but no action was taken on those items.

• Approved Resolution 2023-11 to investigate annexation petition for 31 York Circle
• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved consent agenda including January 2023 Tax Settlement Report
• Tabled action on Recreation Advisory Committee ordinance amendments to March 20, 2023
• Tabled action on Comprehensive Land Use Plan to March

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss the Mary C. Jenkins Community & Cultural Center parking lot, the board's mission and goals, a statue of Moms Mabley, and staggered committee member terms. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion re MCJCCC Parking Lot
• Mission & Goals
• Moms Mabley Statue
• Committee Member Staggered Terms
• Set Date for Next Meeting – March 16, 2023

The board approved the meeting agenda and received a status update on the Cashiers Valley Road parking lot. Members discussed developing a mission statement and potential locations for a Moms Mabley statue. Staff will investigate requests regarding staggered terms and term limits for board members.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)

Short-Term Rental Task Force

The City of Brevard Short-Term Rental (STR) Task Force meeting scheduled for February 16, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. in City Council Chambers has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted and emailed to the T.Times on February 7, 2023, by Janice H. Pinson, Clerk to Board. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The regular meeting of the Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee scheduled for February 15, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2023, at 3:30 PM. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Housing Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Housing Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review draft bylaws and a guidebook, receive an update on the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium, and discuss a tap fee waiver update. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2022 meeting
• Draft bylaws and guidebook review
• Asheville Regional Housing Consortium update
• Tap fee waiver update
• Next meeting set for March 14, 2023

The Housing Committee unanimously voted to send amended Housing Trust Fund Bylaws and a Program Guidebook to the City Council for approval. The committee also discussed transitioning tap fee waivers to a reimbursement program and received updates on regional housing funding.

• Approved sending amended Housing Trust Fund Guidebook and Bylaws to Council for approval (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee regular meeting scheduled for February 8, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2023 at 4:00 PM.

• Meeting cancelled for February 8, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for March 8, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and consider one new business item: a variance request to allow front-yard parking. The request is for a property in the Corridor Mixed Use zoning district, identified by PIN# 8597-43-0528-000.

• Variance application #VAR-23-001 by Trent Hardin to allow parking in the front, per UDO Chapter 10.5.G.2
• Property located in Corridor Mixed Use (CMX) zoning district, PIN# 8597-43-0528-000
• Approval of minutes from January 3, 2023

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for a property on Ecusta Road to allow parking between a future building expansion and the street. The decision allows the third phase of the storage facility to match the layout of existing buildings on the site.

• Approved variance #VAR-23-001 to allow off-street parking in the front yard setback at 196 Ecusta Road (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and decisions. Key items include adopting the Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan, designating two historic landmarks, and voting on multiple amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and the Solid Waste code. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and a consent agenda with routine items.

• Adoption of Brevard Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan
• Designation of Historic Landmark for McMinn Building, 2-14 West Main Street
• Designation of Historic Landmark for Brevard City Hall and Fire Station, 114 & 116 West Main Street
• Amendments to UDO Chapters 15 and 16 (Permit Categories) and Chapters 2, 4, 17, 19 (Setback Measurements)
• Budget Amendment to Replace Fire Vehicle

City Council unanimously approved the Brevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan and designated two properties as historic landmarks. The council also approved several Unified Development Ordinance amendments and a budget increase for a fire department vehicle. A streetscape project was rebid with a reduced scope after initial bids exceeded the budget.

• Adopted Brevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan (unanimous)
• Designated McMinn Building as Historic Landmark (unanimous)
• Designated Brevard City Hall and Fire Station as Historic Landmark (unanimous)
• Approved UDO amendments for permit categories, setback measurements, and solid waste management (unanimous)
• Approved $89,000 budget amendment for Fire Chief's F250 pickup truck (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-08 for property tax releases (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-09 supporting 2023 as Year of the Trail (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for March 6 to award Main Street streetscape contract (unanimous)

Short-Term Rental Task Force

The Brevard Short-Term Rental Task Force is meeting to discuss survey results and determine next steps for policy direction on short-term rentals. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of survey results on short-term rentals
• Policy direction discussion for STR regulations
• Public comment period
• Approval of December 15, 2022 minutes

The Short-Term Rental Task Force reviewed survey results and discussed potential policy directions for regulating rentals. No formal policy recommendations were decided, but the committee requested staff identify viable policy options for further research.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided Aaron Bland will post survey results on the City's website
• Requested Mack McKeller and Aaron Bland identify 2 or 3 policy options for research

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Works and Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss two main items: the stormwater infrastructure inventory and an update on the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) upgrade. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Stormwater Infrastructure Inventory discussion
• Update on WWTP Upgrade
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2022 meeting
• Set next meeting date for March 1, 2023

The committee reviewed a contract with Land of Sky to conduct a two-phase inventory of the city's stormwater system. Phase 1 is currently underway and is expected to take approximately three months to complete.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from December, receive a C.A.R.E. Coalition update, and review the manager's report on sales. The board will also review and approve December financial reports and bank statements. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Approval of minutes from December 22, 2022 regular session
• C.A.R.E. Coalition update by Kristen Gentry
• Manager's report and sales updates
• Review and approval of December financial reports and bank statements

The Board approved a budget amendment to cover a new delivery vehicle and increased profit sharing for the city and county. It also approved a funding request for youth substance misuse prevention initiatives. December sales were reported as up 2.5%.

• Approved $7,695 for C.A.R.E. Coalition Youth Substance Misuse Prevention proposal (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved December 22, 2022 regular session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Brevard/Transylvania County Ecusta Trail Advisory Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the December 28, 2022 meeting, and to receive updates from various organizations involved in the Ecusta Trail project, including Conserving Carolina, the Planning Department, Transylvania County, the Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, the City of Brevard, Friends of Ecusta Trail, and the Blue Zones Project. The board will also discuss next steps and set a date for the next meeting. This is a regular meeting focused on project coordination and updates.

• Approval of minutes from December 28, 2022 meeting
• Updates from Conserving Carolina, Planning Department, Transylvania County, Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, City of Brevard, Friends of Ecusta Trail, Blue Zones Project
• Public or citizen input opportunity
• Set date for next meeting (February 22nd at 3:30pm)

The board met to receive progress updates on trail design, permitting, and grant applications. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made beyond procedural approvals.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board is meeting to consider a text amendment (TXT-22-014) to modify the Brevard Music Center Planned Development District, elect officers, and set its meeting schedule. The board will also discuss the Comprehensive Land Use Plan under old business. Public comment is scheduled.

• Text Amendment TXT-22-014: Brevard Music Center PDD Modification
• Election of officers
• Meeting schedule discussion
• Comprehensive Land Use Plan discussion
• Approval of December 6, 2022 minutes

The Planning Board unanimously recommended the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for City Council approval with specific revisions regarding pedestrian safety, healthcare incentives, and transit. The Board also approved a modification for a new building at the Brevard Music Center.

• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Land Use Plan with discussed changes (unanimous)
• Approved modification for new building and parking expansion at Brevard Music Center PDD (unanimous)
• Reappointed Greg Hunter as Chair and Reid Wood as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved meeting calendar with December meeting moved to December 12th (unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2022, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting to review first responder statistics, discuss an update on the camping ordinance, and set the date for the next meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review of first responder statistics
• Update on camping ordinance
• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2022 and January 4, 2023 meetings
• Next meeting set for February 27, 2023

The committee met to conduct procedural business. Members approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 2, 2022 meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee will discuss funding options for the Estatoe Trail Extension and review applications for committee appointments. The meeting is largely procedural, including agenda approval, minutes approval, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Funding options for Estatoe Trail Extension
• Review of application process for committee appointments
• Review of received applications for committee appointments
• Approval of minutes from November 28, 2022 meeting
• Set date for next meeting: February 27, 2023

The committee reviewed potential funding options for the Estatoe Trail extension. City Manager Wilson Hooper recommended that the appropriation of these funds be discussed during the upcoming budget process.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, tracking attendance analytics, and discussing partnerships with Zumba, music classes, and the Brevard Housing Authority. The board will also review upcoming events and programs, committee membership, and set a date for the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2022 meeting
• Tracking attendance analytics
• Partnerships with Zumba, Music Class, and Brevard Housing Authority
• Upcoming events and programs
• Committee membership review

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 14, 2022. Members discussed the committee's role as a community conduit and reviewed upcoming changes to committee membership guidelines. Staff provided updates on center attendance and a contractor punch list for the MCJCCC.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Short-Term Rental Task Force

The City of Brevard Short-Term Rental Task Force meeting scheduled for January 19, 2023, has been cancelled. The notice was posted and emailed on January 18, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled
• Notice posted January 18, 2023

Short-Term Rental Task Force

The Brevard Short-Term Rental Task Force is meeting to discuss survey results and determine next steps for policy direction on short-term rentals. The agenda includes public comment and setting the date for the next meeting. This is a working session focused on gathering input and planning, not final decisions.

• Discussion of survey results on short-term rentals
• Policy direction discussion
• Public comment period
• Approval of December 15, 2022 minutes
• Next meeting set for February 16, 2023

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 December 21, 2022 meeting. The main items are an Adopt-a-Green Space application and discussion of the Year of the Trail initiative. The committee will also set the date for its next meeting on February 15, 2023.

• Adopt-a-Green Space application review
• Year of the Trail discussion
• Approval of December 21, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee approved an application from the Rotary Club of Brevard to maintain Clemson Plaza and a specific area at the Depot. Members discussed potential participation in the state's “Year of the Trail” initiative and reviewed updates on the Estatoe Trail and Bracken Preserve extension.

• Approved Rotary Club of Brevard application for Adopt-a-Green Space (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings, including the designation of two historic landmarks and multiple amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and Code of Ordinances. The council will also receive a special presentation on the city's annual independent audit and the Brevard Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Public hearing: Historic landmark designation for McMinn Building, 2-14 West Main Street
• Public hearing: Historic landmark designation for Brevard City Hall and Fire Station, 114 & 116 West Main Street
• Public hearing: Amendments to UDO Chapters 15 and 16 (Permit Categories)
• Public hearing: Amendments to UDO Chapters 2, 4, 17 and 19 (Setback Measurements)
• Public hearing: Amendments to Code of Ordinances Section 58 (Solid Waste Management)

The Council approved an updated meeting schedule to include strategic planning sessions. Several public hearings were held regarding historic landmark designations and ordinance amendments, though no final votes on those items were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved amended City Council Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved January 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Annual Independent Audit for year ending June 30, 2022
• Approved consent agenda including Tax Settlement and Financial reports (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on the Times Arcade & Main Street Streetscape Project and the Clemson Plaza/Public Art Subcommittee. The committee will also set its next meeting date for February 8, 2023. No votes on new policy or funding are on this agenda.

• Update on Times Arcade & Main Street Streetscape Project
• Update on Clemson Plaza/Public Art Subcommittee
• Approval of December 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Next meeting set for February 8, 2023 at 4:00 PM

The committee met on January 11, 2023. No substantive policy decisions were made; the committee only approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Housing Committee - City Council

The Housing Trust Fund Selection Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review a draft procedural guidebook and application, receive an update on homelessness, and discuss committee membership. The meeting is largely procedural, with no final decisions or funding allocations on the agenda.

• Draft Procedural Guidebook and Application review
• Update re Homelessness
• Committee Membership discussion
• Approval of November 8, 2022 minutes
• Next meeting set for February 14, 2023

The committee reviewed a draft Procedural Guidebook and Resident Application Scoring Sheet. Provisions regarding legacy residents, generational ties, and energy efficiency standards were tabled for further review. Staff will prepare proposed bylaw updates for the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled guidebook provisions for legacy residents and generational ties
• Tabled guidebook Energy Efficiency section to align with Inflation Reduction Act

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee is holding a meeting to discuss the camping ordinance. The agenda includes a review of how the committee arrived at this point, setting goals for the meeting, discussion with service providers, committee discussion, and considering options or straw votes. No final decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and consideration of options.

• Discussion with service providers
• Consider options and straw votes on camping ordinance

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance request from Hiro Fukai of Crossroads Property Solutions, LLC, to reduce the required rear setback from 25 feet to 8 feet on a property in the General Residential zoning district. The board will also elect officers and set its 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting.

• Variance request VAR-22-010: reduce rear setback from 25' to 8' on property PIN# 8586-75-7159-000
• Election of officers
• 2023 meeting schedule adoption

The Board approved a variance request for a property at 82 Poplar Street to allow a deck and ADA ramp. The board also elected its officers and approved the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved variance VAR-22-010 to reduce rear setback from 25' to 8' at 82 Poplar Street (unanimous)
• Elected Kevin Jones as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Peter Offen as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved November 1, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including closing a portion of Woodlawn Avenue, awarding a Main Street sewer improvements contract, authorizing a water improvements change order, and accepting an ARPA grant for water treatment plant improvements. The council will also consider resolutions supporting RAISE and Carbon Reduction Program grant applications, along with budget amendments for police and fire equipment.

• Order closing a portion of Woodlawn Avenue (Gilligan)
• Main Street sewer improvements contract award and water improvements change order
• Accept ARPA grant and capital project ordinance for water treatment plant improvements
• Resolution supporting RAISE grant application
• Budget amendments for police (Governor's Crime Commission grant) and fire (CPR equipment)

City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including water and sewer repairs on Main Street and the abandonment of a portion of Woodlawn Avenue. The council also authorized grant applications for the Ecusta and Estatoe trails and established legislative priorities for the state General Assembly.

• Accepted $4,929,000 ARPA grant for Water Treatment Plant improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $280,700 sewer contract for Prism Contractors and $186,295 water change order for Carolina Specialties (Unanimous)
• Approved abandonment of a portion of Woodlawn Avenue public right-of-way (Unanimous)
• Authorized application for RAISE grant for Ecusta Trail construction (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,600 budget amendment for Fire Department CPR equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved $19,800 budget amendment for Police Department civil disturbance gear (Unanimous)
• Approved legislative priority list and requests for the NC General Assembly (Unanimous)
• Authorized grant applications for Old Hendersonville Highway greenway and Estatoe Trail (Unanimous)