Brevard public meetings in 2024

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The regular City Council Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for December 23, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM.

• December 23, 2024 regular meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting set for January 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The regular meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee will hold a regular meeting to receive updates on shade structures at the skate park and a trail easement at Bracken Preserve/Brevard Music Center, review timelines for Estatoe Trail projects, and discuss the master planning process for the City Sports Complex. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Update on shade structures at Skate Park
• Update on Bracken Preserve/Brevard Music Center Trail Easement
• Review of timelines for Estatoe Trail projects
• Discussion of master planning process for City Sports Complex

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee reached consensus to request cost estimates for two 'Calabash' cantilevered shade structures from Atlantic Coast Shade for the skate park, with staff to present the proposal to City Council. The committee also received updates on the Bracken Preserve trail easement, Estatoe Trail projects, and discussed the scope for a sports complex master plan, but no formal votes were taken on these items.

• Consensus to request cost estimates for two Calabash shade structures (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 15, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance concerning signs (TXT-24-007). The board will also receive a project update on architectural standards, elect officers for 2025, and set the 2025 meeting schedule. Public comment will be taken.

• Consideration of Text Amendment TXT-24-007 to UDO Chapter 12 (Signs)
• Project Update on Architectural Standards
• Election of 2025 Officers
• Adoption of 2025 Meeting Schedule

The Brevard Planning Board voted to recommend approval of text amendment TXT-24-007, which updates Chapter 12 of the UDO on signs, with a modification to the special event signage language. The board also approved the 2025 meeting schedule and re-elected its officers. No public comments were received.

• Recommended approval of sign text amendment TXT-24-007 with amendment to 12.8.5 A.3 (6-1, Mercaldo nay)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule revisions (unanimous)
• Re-elected Greg Hunter as Chair and Reid Wood as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

This committee meeting will focus on planning discussions, including a review of the FY 2025-2026 budget schedule and a fund balance review. Council members will also discuss goals for an upcoming retreat. No final decisions or votes are expected on these items.

• Review of FY 2025-2026 Budget Schedule
• Discussion of Retreat Goals
• Fund Balance Review

The Finance, Human Resources and Citizen Appointment Committee reviewed the FY 2025-2026 budget calendar and discussed goals for the upcoming City Council retreat. The committee agreed with Finance Director Dean Luebbe's recommendation to update the city's fund balance policy to a 35% floor and 60% ceiling, though no formal action was required. No other formal decisions were made.

• Agreed with recommendation to set fund balance policy floor at 35% and ceiling at 60% (no formal action required)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 28, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Brevard City Council with a single agenda item: a closed session to discuss personnel and/or employment matters under state statute. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under GS § 143-318.11(a)(3)(5)(6) for personnel and/or employment

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee will receive a presentation on improving bike connectivity to downtown and hold a discussion on what the upcoming parking study should include. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Presentation on bike connectivity to downtown
• Discussion of parking study scope
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period

The Downtown Master Plan Committee reviewed a bike connectivity plan for the Estatoe Trail to downtown, recommending adding Clemson Plaza to the concept and directing staff to consult traffic experts and NCDOT on a pilot program. The committee also provided input for a new parking study, with staff to develop an RFP, and reached consensus to recommend expanding the social district down Main Street to Rice Street.

• Approved agenda and September 19, 2024 minutes unanimously
• Directed staff to add Clemson Plaza to bike parking concept and consult traffic consultants/NCDOT on pilot program
• Directed staff to develop RFP for new parking study with committee input
• Reached consensus to recommend social district expansion to Rice Street

Housing Committee - City Council

The City Council Housing Committee will meet to receive updates on a funding request for Fairhaven Meadows and progress regarding the DFI. The committee will also approve minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting.

• Update on Fairhaven Meadows funding request
• DFI progress update

The Housing Committee received updates on the Fairhaven Meadows affordable housing project and the DFI community input process but took no formal action. The Fairhaven Meadows project has been reduced from 60 to 42 units due to construction costs, and the developer still faces a $1.7 million funding gap that must be filled before tax credits expire in March 2025. The Committee discussed advocacy efforts, including a letter from the Mayor to Transylvania County for utility and permit fee offsets, but no decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No action on Fairhaven Meadows funding request
• No action on DFI progress update

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works & Utilities Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 6, discuss a Special Order of Consent, and hear a staff update on KCI capacity projections. The meeting includes public comment and setting the next meeting date (rescheduled from January 1, 2025). No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Staff update on KCI capacity projections
• Discussion of Special Order of Consent
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2024 meeting
• Rescheduling next meeting from January 1, 2025

The Public Works & Utilities Committee recommended delaying a decision on a special order of consent for the wastewater treatment system, pending further work with DEQ staff. They also reviewed a KCI study showing the current site could support a 5.0 MGD plant and discussed planning for a 3.0 or 4.0 MGD expansion. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only votes were to approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended staff continue working with DEQ and reconsider special order of consent later
• Discussed KCI capacity study; no formal action taken
• Rescheduled next meeting to January 9, 2025

ABC Board

The Board will review a manager's report and sales updates and hold a discussion regarding an audit. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the qualifications or performance of a public officer or employee.

• Discussion of Audit
• Manager’s Report / Sales Updates
• Closed session regarding employee qualifications, performance, or grievances

The Brevard ABC Board voted unanimously to remove the 'Interim' designation from Jackie Jarvis' title, making her the regular General Manager. The board also reviewed the annual audit, which showed strong financial position but noted non-compliance with state statutes on delayed distributions and budget overages; final audit approval was postponed to January 2025. The board directed staff to seek proposals from other audit firms for next year.

• Approved agenda with amendment moving audit discussion to E.1 (unanimous)
• Approved October 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed final audit approval to January 2025 meeting
• Directed GM to obtain current Gould-Killian contract and seek other audit proposals
• Removed 'Interim' from Jackie Jarvis' title, making her General Manager (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel matter (unanimous)

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board will meet to review a damage assessment from the Transylvania Police Department and discuss a preliminary amenities map. Public comment will be taken, and the next meeting is proposed for January 29, 2025. No votes or decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Damage assessment review
• Preliminary amenities map discussion
• Public comment opportunity
• Next meeting set for January 29, 2025

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Brevard Board of Adjustment scheduled for December 3, 2024, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings on a voluntary contiguous annexation for Mills Ave Properties on Forest Hill Drive and on two sets of amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance addressing emergency response and legislative changes. The Council will also consider a request to take ownership of W. Main Street from Caldwell Street to Oaklawn Avenue from NCDOT, amendments to permit fees for emergency response, and a public art application. Other items include approval of property tax releases, a personnel policy revision, and a closed session for potential litigation and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on Ordinance for voluntary contiguous annexation of Mills Ave Properties, LLC on Forest Hill Drive
• Public hearings on amendments to UDO Chapters 3 and 21 (Emergency Response and Recovery) and Chapters 2,3,5,6,9,12,13,16,17,19 (Legislative Changes)
• Amendment to Fee Schedule for permit fees related to Emergency Response and Recovery
• Request to NCDOT for city to take ownership of W. Main Street from Caldwell Street to Oaklawn Avenue
• Application for Public Art from Kristie Nichols at 360 Whitmire St.

Planning Board

The regular meeting of the Brevard Planning Board scheduled for November 26, 2024, has been cancelled.

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss several public safety topics, including an update on traffic calming measures, a police department accreditation grant award, and a resolution supporting a change to state law on the age for purchasing tobacco and vaping products. The agenda also includes items on vehicle and pedestrian safety at the West Main Street and Oaklawn Avenue intersection, school crossings safety, and timelines for improvements to certain multi-use path crossings. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items and updates.

• Update on traffic calming measures
• Police Department Accreditation Grant Award
• Resolution supporting changing state law on the age for purchasing tobacco/vaping products
• Vehicle and pedestrian safety at West Main Street and Oaklawn Avenue intersection
• Planned timelines for improvements to crossings within the Multi-Use Path

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The regular meeting of the Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Advisory Committee scheduled for November 25, 2024 has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on December 16, 2024.

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board is meeting to review the Silversteen Park Educational Signage Project and discuss feedback from WNC Source.

• Silversteen Park Educational Signage Project presentation by Destini Petitt
• WNC Source feedback discussion

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee will discuss updates on Bracken Preserve and shade structures at the skate park. They will also approve minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting and set the next meeting date for December 18, 2024. Public comment will be heard.

• Bracken Preserve Update
• Shade structures at skate park
• Approval of September 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment
• Set next meeting date for December 18, 2024

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to consider a contiguous annexation request and two text amendments. The board will review a request by Mills Ave Properties, LLC and updates regarding emergency response and legislative changes.

• Annexation request ANN-24-003 by Mills Ave Properties, LLC for property on Forest Hill Road
• Text Amendment TXT-24-009 regarding Emergency Response
• Text Amendment TXT-24-010 regarding Legislative Changes

Housing Committee - City Council

The City Council Housing Committee will consider a funding request for Fairhaven Meadows, explore possible city assistance for property owners in Special Flood Hazard Areas, and receive a progress update on DFI. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Fairhaven Meadows Funding Request
• Discussion of city assistance for Special Flood Hazard Area property owners
• DFI Progress Update

City Council

The council will consider proposed text and map amendments for the Pisgah Forest Gateway District, and a settlement agreement to purchase property at 287 W. Main Street. A special presentation will update on the Helene Regional Recovery Convening. The consent agenda includes a road closure ordinance for the Light Up the Night and Holiday Parade.

• Proposed Unified Development Ordinance text amendment for Pisgah Forest Gateway District
• Proposed zoning map amendment for Pisgah Forest Gateway District
• Approval of settlement agreement and purchase of Robert Bauslaugh property at 287 W. Main Street
• Ordinance declaring road closure for Light Up the Night and Holiday Parade
• Tax Settlement Report - October 2024

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee will hear a presentation on bike connectivity to downtown, consider an application for a public art mural by Looking Glass Realty, and discuss a barber shop outdoor dining area lease. The committee will also explore what the upcoming parking study should include, with no binding decisions expected on these items.

• Presentation on bike connectivity to downtown
• Application for public art mural project by Looking Glass Realty
• Barber shop outdoor dining area lease
• Discussion on scope of upcoming parking study

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The regular meeting of the Downtown Master Plan Committee scheduled for November 13, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2024.

• Meeting canceled

Housing Committee - City Council

This agenda is solely a notice that the November 12 regular meeting of the Housing Committee has been rescheduled to November 19 at 1:30 PM. No substantive items for discussion or decision are listed.

• Regular meeting of Nov 12 rescheduled to Nov 19 at 1:30 PM

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works and Utilities Committee will meet to discuss city ownership of West Main Street. The body will also review public assistance grants.

• City ownership of West Main Street
• Public assistance grants

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review requests for zoning variances and discuss board by-laws. The body will also vote on the approval of minutes from May 7, 2024.

• Variance request from Shane Atkins (Moss Sign Co.) for Telco Community Credit Union in the Corridor Mixed Use district
• Variance request from Janna Zwerner for 390 West Probart Street in the General Residential district
• Discussion of Board of Adjustment By-Laws

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings on proposed text and zoning map amendments for the Pisgah Forest Gateway District. Consent items include a resolution to fix a public hearing date for an annexation by Mills Ave Properties, LLC, a resolution accepting a $352,000 grant for wastewater treatment plant engineering, and renewal of Adopt-a-Greenspace contracts. Unfinished business includes amendments to the Sidewalk Usage Policy and approval of the Pisgah Labs Agreement with an EDA grant.

• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance text amendment for Pisgah Forest Gateway District
• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for Pisgah Forest Gateway District
• Resolution fixing public hearing date for annexation of Mills Ave Properties, LLC / Forest Hill Drive
• Resolution accepting $352,000 grant for Wastewater Treatment Plant engineering
• Proposed amendments to City Code Chapters 1, 46, and 62 regarding Sidewalk Usage Policy

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board will hear from TPD and NCDOT on plans to physically assess the trail corridor after Hurricane Helene and discuss implications for the project timeline. Staff and Friends of the Ecusta Trail will update on measuring the trail's success, including metrics for use and economic impact, and seek board input on specific measures.

• Presentation on post-Helene physical assessment of the project corridor by TPD and NCDOT
• Discussion of storm impacts on project timeline
• Update from FOET on measuring trail impact, including Henderson County's tracking and a different approach for Transylvania County side
• Board asked to share thoughts on specific success measures

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee will discuss a Transportation Work Group recap, the Cherry Street tractor-trailer issue, schedules for traffic calming on Probart Street and parking installation on Railroad Avenue, and a proposed four-way stop at Mills Avenue near Silversteen Park. Public comment will be taken.

• Transportation Work Group recap
• Cherry Street tractor-trailer issue
• Probart Street traffic calming installation schedule
• Railroad Avenue parking installation schedule
• Proposed four-way stop at Mills Avenue near Silversteen Park

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The City Council Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee will consider criteria for non-profit funding applications. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 17 meeting and set the next meeting date for November 25, 2024.

• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of Non-Profit Funding Application Criteria
• Public Comment period
• Setting next meeting date – November 25, 2024

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will hold a regular meeting to elect a new chair and discuss potential bonus checks for 2024. The board will also review financial reports for August and September and set meeting dates for November and December. All items are standard procedural matters.

• Elect a new chair for the board
• Discuss bonus checks for 2024
• Review and approve financial reports for August and September 2024
• Set meeting dates for November and December due to holidays

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for October 22, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Regular meeting cancelled

City Council

The Brevard City Council will receive an update on Tropical Storm Helene response and hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the sidewalk usage policy. Consent items include road closures, capital project closings, and an annexation petition. The council will also discuss NFIP impacts on housing recovery and consider a voluntary contiguous annexation.

• Public hearing on amendments to Code of Ordinances Chapters 1, 46, and 62 regarding sidewalk usage
• Update on Tropical Storm Helene response and recovery efforts
• Ordinance declaring road closure for Veterans Day
• Resolution to investigate annexation petition for Mills Ave Properties, LLC / Forest Hill Drive
• Ordinance for voluntary contiguous annexation of 35 Verdery Avenue (Jason Shepherd)

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board will discuss the Silversteen Park Educational Signage Project, a Housing Assistance Corporation discussion, and a Stop Sign Public Meeting. The board will also approve minutes from August 27, 2024, and set the next meeting date for November 21, 2024.

• Silversteen Park Educational Signage Project – presented by Destini Petitt
• Housing Assistance Corporation Discussion
• Stop Sign Public Meeting
• Approval of Minutes – August 27, 2024
• Set Date for Next Meeting – Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The regular meeting of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee scheduled for October 16, 2024 has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for November 20, 2024 at 3:30 PM.

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The regular meeting of the Downtown Master Plan Committee scheduled for October 9, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on November 13, 2024.

Housing Committee - City Council

The regular Housing Committee meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on November 12, 2024. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled; next meeting November 12, 2024

City Council

This regular meeting includes public hearings on a PRO Housing federal grant application and a voluntary annexation ordinance. Council will vote on purchasing three properties in the Azalea/Rhododendron neighborhood for a potential affordable housing project, a $115,000 budget amendment for a Housing Trust Fund purchase, and a Housing Trust Fund allocation with a Mini-Brooks Act exemption. Proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness months are also scheduled.

• Public hearing on Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) federal grant application
• Ordinance for voluntary contiguous annexation at 35 Verdery Avenue (Jason Shepherd)
• Budget amendment – Housing Trust Fund purchase agreement for $115,000
• Approve option to purchase three properties in Azalea/Rhododendron neighborhood for affordable housing
• Approve Housing Trust Fund allocation and Mini-Brooks Act exemption for Development Finance Initiative Phase II work

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Works and Utilities Committee will meet on October 2, 2024, to discuss the city's ownership of West Main Street. The agenda includes procedural items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date, with a special order of consent and public comment also scheduled.

• City ownership of West Main Street
• Approval of September 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Set next meeting date: November 6, 2024

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from August 22, 2024 (listed as 2204), hear a manager's report on sales, and review financial reports for August 2024. No proposals, ordinances, or public hearings are on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from August 22, 2024
• Manager's report and sales updates
• Review and approve financial reports for August 2024
• Conflict of interest disclosure per G.S. 18B-201
• Next meeting scheduled for October 24, 2024

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board will discuss proposed mileage markers from the RTAC plan and review possible trail-adjacent parking locations presented by TPD. The board will seek input and decide on next steps for both items.

• Discussion of RTAC's mileage marker scheme using existing railroad markers plus half-mile markers
• Review of TPD's scan of possible trail-adjacent parking locations
• Approval of minutes from August 22 and September 5, 2024

City Council

This is a special meeting for a closed session only. The council will discuss personnel and/or employment matters behind closed doors as allowed by state law. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will review a request for contiguous annexation and a draft document for the Pisgah Gateway Zoning District. The board will also hold a discussion regarding future overlay districts.

• Contiguous Annexation ANN-24-002 for 35 Verdery Avenue
• REZ-24-001 and TXT-24-008 PGX - Pisgah Gateway Zoning District Draft Document
• Discussion on Future Overlay Districts

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The regular Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2024 has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM.

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The regular meeting of the Rosenwald Community Advisory Board for September 19, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

• Meeting canceled; no business conducted

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee will consider a sidewalk usage policy during its September 19 meeting. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and set a date for the next meeting. Public comment will be accepted.

• Discussion of Sidewalk Usage Policy
• Approval of minutes from August 29, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period
• Set next meeting date for Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee will meet to approve minutes from August 21 and receive an update on Bracken Preserve. They will also set the date for the next meeting and take public comment.

• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2024 meeting
• Bracken Preserve Update
• Set next meeting date for October 16, 2024

The committee received updates on Bracken Preserve trail work, including a maintenance evaluation by Pisgah SORBA and plans for trail construction with Long Cane Trails. Staff reported on efforts to secure easements from Brevard Music Center and potentially acquire bank-owned properties for trail widening. The committee also discussed the Estatoe Trail, with a grant application planned for design work, and noted delays to the Tannery North project until 2026. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed Bracken Preserve trail maintenance and construction plans (no vote)
• Discussed Estatoe Trail grant application and property acquisition strategy (no vote)
• Noted Tannery North construction delayed to early 2026 (no vote)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance, Human Resources and Citizen Appointment Committee will meet to review applications for the Planning Board. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and the scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review of applications for Planning Board

The Finance, Human Resources and Citizen Appointment Committee reviewed four applications for the Planning Board's newly added city-appointed seat and voted unanimously to refer Karen Darity to the full Council for appointment. The committee also approved the agenda and the minutes of the August 26, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Referred Karen Darity to full Council for Planning Board appointment (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council is meeting to discuss unfinished sections of the Estatoe Trail and consider next steps. The agenda also includes several consent items such as the August 2024 tax settlement report and property tax releases, as well as proclamations for Constitution Week and the Mud Creek Missionary Baptist Association anniversary. The Council will enter closed session to discuss property acquisition and pending litigation.

• Special presentation on Estatoe Trail unfinished sections review and next steps discussion
• Consent agenda includes Tax Settlement Report and Property Tax Releases for August 2024
• Proclamation No. 2024-18 declaring Constitution Week
• Proclamation No. 2024-19 honoring the 156th Anniversary of Mud Creek Missionary Baptist Association
• Closed sessions for property acquisition (GS 143-318.11(a)(3)(5)) and pending litigation (NCGS §143-318.11(a)(3))

The City Council reviewed the status of Estatoe Trail projects as of September 2024, including design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction phases. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the item was informational only.

• Reviewed Estatoe Trail project status (no action taken)

Housing Committee - City Council

The City Council Housing Committee will meet to discuss the PRO Housing Grant. Other business includes the approval of minutes from the August 13, 2024, meeting.

• PRO Housing Grant

The committee discussed the upcoming PRO Housing grant application, including a request to Transylvania County for up to $3M in ARPA funds for sewer infrastructure. No formal decisions were made on the grant request; the committee approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes only.

• Approved agenda with added Brevard Housing Coalition Update item (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The board will review a survey of private property encroachments within the 100-foot right of way. Members will discuss screening measures for these areas and participate in a prioritization poll for trail amenities.

• Review of Conserving Carolina survey regarding private property encroachments
• Discussion of screening treatments by Brevard, NCDOT, and TPD staff
• Prioritization poll for Level 1 amenities (benches, bike racks)
• Prioritization poll for Level 2 amenities (parking lots, bathrooms)

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board voted unanimously to have NCDOT build a temporary connector between the Ecusta Trail and the former Estatoe Trail, which can be altered later. The board also discussed encroachment categories and screening measures, and ranked amenity priorities via a poll. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved temporary trail connector by NCDOT (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda adding Trail Terminus discussion (unanimous)

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

This notice announces that the Public Works & Utilities Committee regular meeting originally set for September 4, 2024 has been rescheduled to September 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM. No other agenda items or decisions are listed.

• Meeting date changed from Sept 4 to Sept 3, 2024

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works and Utilities Committee will receive a project kickoff for a preliminary engineering report on the wastewater treatment plant from KCI. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, public comment, and scheduling the next meeting.

• KCI - Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary Engineering Report Project Kickoff

City Council

The City Council will review proposed amendments to the city code regarding dangerous dogs and fill vacancies on several boards and committees. The meeting includes a presentation on a geotechnical report for the Brevard Davidson River Presbyterian Church property.

• Proposed amendments to City Code Chapter 14 regarding Dangerous Dogs
• Road closure ordinances for Heart of Brevard Plein Air Festival and Halloweenfest
• New public hearing date for annexation of 34 Verdery Avenue
• Appointments for ABC Board, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Dangerous Dog Appellate Board
• Closed session regarding property acquisition

The Brevard City Council unanimously approved amendments to Chapter 14 of the City Code expanding the definition of dangerous dogs and adding due process for owners. The council also approved several board appointments, including to the ABC Board, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Dangerous Dog Appellate Board. A geotechnical report on the Davidson River Presbyterian Church property was presented, indicating higher-than-average site costs for a potential 50-unit affordable housing project, with next steps to be determined.

• Approved dangerous dog ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Miller and Paula McKeller to ABC Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Greg Hunter and Reid Wood to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Jackson Tate, Peter Offen, and Reid Wood to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Thomas Cox and Susan Azar to Dangerous Dog Appellate Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including road closures for Plein Air Festival and Halloweenfest (unanimous)
• Approved resolution fixing new annexation public hearing date for Oct 7 (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Member Mac Morrow to Transportation Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Brevard Board of Adjustment scheduled for September 3, 2024, has been cancelled.

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee will discuss updates to Times Arcade Alley, a sidewalk usage policy, and parking options. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.

• Times Arcade Alley Update
• Sidewalk Usage Policy
• Parking Options
• Approval of Minutes of June 12, 2024 Meeting

The Downtown Master Plan Committee unanimously recommended that City Council consider undertaking a parking study to address downtown parking concerns. The committee also discussed parking options, including reconfiguring loading zones and adding spaces, and postponed the Sidewalk Usage Policy item to the next meeting. The Times Arcade Alley project is substantially complete with a few outstanding items.

• Approved agenda as amended, postponing Sidewalk Usage Policy (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 12, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended to Council to consider undertaking a parking study (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will meet to consider a contiguous annexation request and a draft zoning document. The board will also review minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting.

• Contiguous Annexation ANN-24-002 for 35 Verdery Avenue (PIN# 8585-28-6101-000)
• REZ-24-001 and TXT-24-008 PGX - Pisgah Gateway Zoning District Draft Document

The Brevard Planning Board met on August 27, 2024, but no quorum was present, so the meeting was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

This meeting of the Rosenwald Community Advisory Board is largely procedural and discussion-based. Key items include a debrief of the Juneteenth Celebration and a discussion on accomplishing the board's mission and vision. The board will also approve minutes from May 2024 and set a date for the next meeting.

• Debrief of Juneteenth Celebration
• Discussion on accomplishing advisory board's mission and vision
• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2024
• Setting date for next meeting

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board met and approved the agenda and prior minutes. They debriefed the Juneteenth celebration and discussed how the City can better fulfill the board's vision and mission, focusing on trust-building and addressing gentrification. No formal decisions were made beyond the approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 19, 2024

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The City Council Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for August 26, 2024, has been cancelled. The date of the next regular meeting has not yet been determined.

• Meeting cancelled; next regular meeting date to be determined

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The City Council Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee will meet on August 26, 2024, to discuss ARPA financial policies, consider an appointment to the County Transportation Advisory Board, and review applications for four boards/committees (ABC Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, Dangerous Dog Appellate Board). Public comment will be heard.

• Discussion of ARPA financial policies
• Consideration of appointment to County Transportation Advisory Board
• Review of applications for ABC Board
• Review of applications for Board of Adjustment
• Review of applications for Planning Board and Dangerous Dog Appellate Board

The Finance, Human Resources and Citizen Appointment Committee met August 26, 2024, and voted to send five ARPA financial policies to full Council with a recommendation to approve. It also recommended several citizen appointments to boards, including the ABC Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, and Dangerous Dog Appellate Board, and referred Council Member Mac Morrow for the Transportation Advisory Committee. All recommendations are subject to full Council approval.

• Approved sending five ARPA financial policies to full Council with recommendation to approve (unanimous)
• Referred Council Member Mac Morrow to full Council for Transportation Advisory Committee appointment (unanimous)
• Referred Susan Miller and Paula McKeller to full Council for ABC Board appointment (2-0)
• Recommended Jackson Tate, Peter Offen, and Reid Wood for Board of Adjustment seats (2-0)
• Recommended Greg Hunter and Reid Wood for Planning Board reappointment (2-0)
• Recommended Dr. Thomas Cox and Susan Azar for Dangerous Dog Appellate Board (unanimous)

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board holds its first meeting to review the project's history, funding sources, and schedule. Members will examine the 30% design findings and begin discussing how to prioritize extra trail amenities. The board also hears public comment and sets future meeting dates.

• Review of the Ecusta Trail Advisory Board 2.0 charter and decision-making authority
• Financial overview of funding sources and eligible expenses from Brevard and NCDOT
• Current project schedule including design, permitting, letting, and construction dates
• 30% design overview with cost drivers and amenity options (order-of-magnitude costs provided)
• Public comment session (3 minutes per speaker)

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board 2.0 met and received updates on the trail's 30% design, including cost estimates for railbed widening, bridge work, drainage, and road crossings. The board approved the agenda and prior minutes, and scheduled a public engagement event for September 10, 2024, with a special board meeting on September 5 and a regular meeting on September 25. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 29, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled public engagement event for September 10, 2024
• Scheduled special meeting for September 5, 2024
• Scheduled regular meeting for September 25, 2024

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business including a manager's report on sales, a new LBD policy, and the September meeting schedule. Unfinished business includes a report on sales for Store 2, review of a new accounting itemized report, and approval of July financial reports. The board will also approve minutes from the July 25 meeting.

• Discuss new LBD policy
• Manager's report / sales updates
• Report on sales for Store 2
• Review and approve financial reports for July 2024
• Discuss LBD computer

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee will discuss the 30% design for Estatoe Trail and options for paved paths at the dog park. Other agenda items are procedural: approval of minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Estatoe Trail 30% design review
• Dog park paved paths discussion

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee approved the agenda and minutes, discussed the Estatoe Trail 30% design, and reached consensus to recommend concrete for the Dog Park pathways. They also discussed Bracken Preserve funding and skatepark needs, but no formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved July 31, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to recommend concrete for Dog Park pathways

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings on traffic schedule amendments (no-parking zones and three-way stops) and proposed amendments to the dangerous dogs ordinance. Under consent items, they will consider a project ordinance for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade or replacement, a resolution setting a public hearing date for annexation at 35 Verdery Avenue, and an Estatoe Trail 30% design contract. A housing presentation and a badge pinning ceremony for Sergeant Alyssa Coburn are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on traffic schedule amendments: no-parking zones and three-way stops
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to City Code Chapter 14 (dangerous dogs)
• Project ordinance for wastewater treatment plant upgrade or replacement
• Resolution fixing public hearing date for annexation of 35 Verdery Avenue (Jason Shepherd)
• Estatoe Trail 30% design contract

The Brevard City Council approved a traffic schedule amendment adding a three-way stop at Railroad Avenue and Probart Street and a no-parking zone on the west side of Railroad Avenue. It also approved amendments to the dangerous dog ordinance, a capital project ordinance for wastewater treatment plant preliminary engineering, and several resolutions including a public hearing date for an annexation and contracts for trail design and easements. The council also approved an ordinance clarifying underground wiring requirements for new developments.

• Approved traffic schedule amendment adding 3-way stop at Railroad Ave & Probart St and no-parking zone on west side of Railroad Ave (unanimous)
• Approved dangerous dog ordinance amendments expanding definitions and due process (unanimous)
• Approved $357,800 capital project ordinance for WWTP upgrade/replacement preliminary engineering (unanimous)
• Set Sept 16, 2024 public hearing for annexation of 0.101 acres at 35 Verdery Ave (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute 30% design contract with Summit Engineering for Estatoe Trail (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute reciprocal access easement agreement with Monte Vista Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved UDO amendments clarifying underground wiring requirements for new developments (unanimous)

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The regular August 15 meeting of the Rosenwald Community Advisory Board has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the Mary C Jenkins Community & Cultural Center. The agenda contains only procedural notice and no discussion or decisions.

• Regular meeting rescheduled from August 15 to August 27, 2024

Housing Committee - City Council

The City Council Housing Committee will meet to receive an update on the BDRPC Project and discuss a property disposition strategy. The meeting includes a closed session regarding property acquisition.

• Update on BDRPC Project
• Property Disposition Strategy
• Closed session regarding property acquisition per NCGS § 143-318.11.(a)(5)

The committee unanimously recommended disposing of the James Street property and the smaller Cashiers Valley Road lot, pending resolution of outstanding issues, to fund affordable housing initiatives. The larger Cashiers Valley Road and Tannery parcels were kept for further exploration. No official action was taken in closed session.

• Approved agenda as amended, removing BDRPC update and adding public comment (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended disposal of James Street property and smaller Cashiers Valley Road lot, pending resolution of outstanding issues (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss property acquisition; no official action taken

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

This is a regular meeting of the City Council Public Works and Utilities Committee with largely procedural items. The committee will review the city's landscape management and Depot maintenance practices, receive project updates, and hold a closed session for personnel matters.

• Review of city's landscape management/Depot maintenance practices
• Project updates (no details provided)
• Closed session per NCGS 143-318.11(6) for personnel
• Approval of minutes from July 1, 2024 meeting

The Public Works & Utilities Committee discussed Depot maintenance challenges, including homeless camping, invasive vines, and landscaping. No formal decisions were made; staff will bring the Dog Park gravel issue to the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee. The meeting included project updates and a closed session on a personnel matter with no action taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matter (unanimous); no action taken

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024, has been cancelled. This cancellation notice was posted and emailed on July 2, 2024. No items were discussed or decided.

• The August 6, 2024 regular meeting of the Brevard Board of Adjustment was cancelled.

City Council

This meeting includes a special presentation on an affordable housing project on church property, a public hearing on proposed UDO amendments for underground wiring, and several items related to the Ecusta Trail. The council will also consider resolutions to reform the Ecusta Trail Advisory Board and dedicate its western terminus, and hold a closed session on pending litigation.

• Engagement for affordable housing project on Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church property
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Unified Development Ordinance Chapters 5 and 13 for underground wiring requirements
• Resolution to reform the Ecusta Trail Advisory Board
• Resolution dedicating the western terminus of the Ecusta Trail on Main St. in downtown Brevard
• Closed session for pending litigation (NCGS §143-318.11.(a)(3))

The Brevard City Council voted 4-1 to adopt Resolution 2024-32, dedicating the western terminus of the Ecusta Trail on Main Street in downtown Brevard, with Council Member Morrow opposed. The council also unanimously approved Resolution 2024-31, reconstituting the Ecusta Trail Advisory Board with new membership and charge, and appointed Council Member Baker as chair and Morrow as co-chair. Additionally, the council unanimously approved an ordinance naming a new city street Siniard Court and adopted several consent agenda items, including a resolution directing the city clerk to investigate an annexation petition.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-32 dedicating Ecusta Trail western terminus to Main Street downtown (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-31 reconstituting Ecusta Trail Advisory Board with new membership and charge (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Member Baker as ETAB chair and Morrow as co-chair (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-29 naming new street Siniard Court and amending traffic schedule (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including resolution directing clerk to investigate annexation petition for 35 Verdery Ave (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The committee will review maintenance and trail building progress at Bracken Preserve. Members will also discuss an emergency access agreement for the preserve.

• Bracken Preserve maintenance and trail building update
• Bracken Preserve emergency access agreement

The committee received updates on the Davidson River Pedestrian Bridge, which is nearing completion, and discussed the Bracken Preserve trail expansion, including a proposed easement with Brevard Music Center and an emergency access agreement with Monte Vista, Inc. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only actions were approving the agenda and the May 15, 2024 minutes.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from June, discuss the manager's report and sales updates, review unfinished business including a lease at Store 1 and sales for Store 2, and approve financial reports for May and June 2024.

• Approval of minutes from June 27, 2024
• Manager's Report / Sales Updates
• Lease at Store 1 (unfinished business)
• Sales for Store 2 (unfinished business)
• Review and approve Financial Reports for May and June 2024

The Brevard ABC Board met and approved the agenda and the June 27, 2024 minutes as amended to correct the rent figure to $128,000 per year. The board discussed the manager's report, including financial corrections, a request for more detailed utility breakdowns, and the upcoming annual audit. No major policy decisions were made; the board reviewed financial reports and discussed lease matters for Store 1 and Store 2.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Reviewed and circulated May and June 2024 financial reports for signatures

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will not hold a July meeting as per their approved 2024 meeting schedule. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled per approved schedule

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss an animal control policy regarding dangerous dogs, receive an update on the Transportation Working Group, consider traffic schedule amendments for no-parking zones and three-way stop intersections, and review the quarterly pedestrian report. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and set a date for the next meeting.

• Animal Control Policy – Dangerous Dogs
• Update on Transportation Working Group
• Traffic Schedule Amendments – No Parking Zones and 3-Way Stop Intersections
• Quarterly Pedestrian Report

The Public Safety Committee unanimously forwarded an updated dangerous dog ordinance to full Council with a recommendation for approval, after removing the word 'practicing' from the veterinarian requirement for the Appellate Board and allowing county residents to serve. The committee also unanimously forwarded traffic schedule amendments to full Council, including a no-parking zone on the west side of Railroad Avenue and a 3-way stop at Probart Street and Railroad Avenue. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations for full Council action.

• Forwarded dangerous dog ordinance amendment to full Council with recommendation for approval (unanimous)
• Forwarded traffic schedule amendments to full Council: no parking on west side of Railroad Ave. from Probart St. to trail crossing, lined parking on east side from French Broad St. to Whitmire St. pending dimensions, and 3-way stop at Probart St. & Railroad Ave. (unanimous)
• Referred prohibition of on-street parking on east side of Railroad Ave. from Probart St. to King St. back to staff committee for further study (unanimous)

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The regular meeting originally scheduled for July 17, 2024, has been rescheduled. The meeting will now take place on July 31, 2024, at 3:30 PM.

Board of Adjustment

The July 2024 Brevard Board of Adjustment meeting will not be held, following the board's approved 2024 meeting schedule. A cancellation notice was issued on June 12, 2024.

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works and Utilities Committee will discuss the In Use Right of Way Closure Policy. The committee will also address an unopened Right of Way Encroachment Agreement for Oak Street.

• In Use Right of Way Closure Policy discussion
• Unopened Right of Way Encroachment Agreement – Oak Street

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will review sales updates and the 2024/2025 budget. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the June 6, 2024, regular session.

• 2024/2025 Budget
• Manager’s Report and sales updates
• Approval of June 6, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The Brevard City Council is conducting a trail workshop with the Ecusta Trail Advisory Board and Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee. The session includes a presentation of branding/logo designs and a review of 30% design information. Participants will also discuss the vision for the trail and the long-term governance role of the Friends of Ecusta Trail.

• Presentation of branding/logo
• Review of 30% design information
• Discussion on trail vision and purpose
• Discussion on long-term governance and the role of Friends of Ecusta Trail

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will discuss the introduction of the Pisgah Gateway Mixed Use Zoning District. The board will also consider text amendment TXT-24-006 regarding underground wiring in UDO Chapters 5 and 13.

• Introduction of Pisgah Gateway Mixed Use Zoning District
• Consideration of Text Amendment TXT-24-006 (Underground Wiring)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The committee will discuss the City/County Fire Contract and receive an update on the Transportation Working Group. The agenda also includes reviews of Railroad Ave lighting, parking, and traffic schedules, as well as animal control policy and handicap parking spaces.

• City/County Fire Contract discussion
• Railroad Ave lighting, parking, crosswalk, and traffic schedule
• Transportation Working Group update
• Animal Control Policy review
• Handicap Parking Spaces

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to the sidewalk usage policy and a new city street regulation. The council also plans to consider a new purchasing policy and a scope of work for the wastewater treatment plant.

• Public hearing for sidewalk usage policy amendments (Chapters 1, 46, and 62)
• Amendment to traffic schedule for a new city street
• Approval of scope of work for Wastewater Treatment Plant by KCI Associates of NC
• Approval of purchasing policy
• Establishing Facilities Improvements Capital Project

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee will discuss the Traffic Circulation Study and provide an update on Times Arcade Alley. The committee will also review the Sidewalk Usage Policy and conduct a debrief regarding White Squirrel.

• Traffic Circulation Study
• Times Arcade Alley Update
• Sidewalk Usage Policy
• White Squirrel Debrief

Housing Committee - City Council

The Brevard Housing Committee will receive an update on BDRPC negotiations. The agenda also includes model deed restrictions options.

• BDRPC negotiation update
• Model deed restrictions options

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will meet to approve the April 2024 meeting minutes and agenda. The board will also receive a manager’s report on sales updates and review April 2024 accountant and bank statements.

• Manager’s Report / Sales Updates
• Review and approve April 2024 accountant’s report
• Review and approve April 2024 reconciliation and bank statement

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works and Utilities Committee will meet to discuss the KCI scope of work. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from May 1, 2024.

• KCI Scope of Work

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard, North Carolina Board of Adjustment scheduled a regular meeting for Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The posted notice states the session has been cancelled and lists no agenda items or public hearings. Residents should contact the board secretary for updates on future meetings.

• Meeting cancelled; no rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed.

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The City Council's Finance, Human Resources and Citizen Appointment Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve financial policies, including ARPA financial policies and a purchasing policy. The committee will also make appointments to the TAC and ABC boards. Public comment is scheduled.

• Review of ARPA Financial Policies
• Review of Purchasing Policy
• TAC Appointment
• ABC Appointments

City Council

The council will address the adoption of the FY 2024-2025 budget and several personnel policy revisions. Other items include a funding increase for the Burrell Mountain Water Tank Project and proposed updates to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Adoption of FY 2024-2025 Budget and Ordinance
• Burrell Mountain Water Tank Project funding increase resolution
• Lease agreement for 132 Commerce Street
• Proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance
• Road closures for 4th of July special event

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Brevard/Transylvania County Ecusta Trail Advisory Board will meet 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 approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date. No specific decisions or financial items are listed.

• Updates from Conserving Carolina, Planning Department, Transylvania County, Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, City of Brevard, and Friends of Ecusta Trail
• Public or citizen input opportunity
• Approval of minutes from April 24, 2024

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board is meeting for a regular session. The main item is a work session on architectural standards, which is listed under new business. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Architectural Standards Work Session

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss public safety items, including an update on the Transportation Working Group, improvements to Railroad Avenue (lighting, parking, crosswalk, and traffic schedule), and police accreditation. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting, hear public comment, and set the next meeting date.

• Update on Transportation Working Group
• Railroad Ave – lighting, parking, crosswalk, and traffic schedule
• Police accreditation
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2024
• Next meeting set for Monday, June 24, 2024

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 8:30 AM has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 8:30 AM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items listed.

• Regular meeting cancelled for May 23, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for June 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM
• Meeting location: Council Chambers at City Hall

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the April 2024 minutes and review financial documents. The agenda includes the approval of the accountant’s report and bank reconciliation for April 2024. Additionally, the board will hear a manager’s report on sales updates. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the April 2024 Regular Session
• Review and approval of the accountant’s report from April 2024
• Review and approval of the reconciliation and bank statement from April 2024
• Manager’s Report on Sales Updates

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and ordinance, a voluntary contiguous annexation for Pisgah Hospitality at Lambs Creek Road and US Hwy 64, and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance covering group developments and subdivision regulations. The council will also consider a ground lease with Brevard Davidson River Presbyterian Church for a workforce/affordable housing project, a supplemental spending plan, and a public art application for a Moms Mabley mural. A closed session is scheduled for pending litigation.

• Public hearing: Proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget and Ordinance
• Public hearing: Voluntary contiguous annexation for Pisgah Hospitality, LLC at Lambs Creek Road and US Hwy 64
• Public hearing: UDO amendments to Chapters 1-6, 8-10, 12-14, 16, 17, 19 on group developments and subdivisions
• Ground lease with Brevard Davidson River Presbyterian Church for workforce/affordable housing
• Application for public art: Moms Mabley Mural in Clemson Plaza

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive an update regarding the Juneteenth Celebration.

• Juneteenth Celebration Update

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the April 24 meeting, then receive updates on Bracken Preserve maintenance and discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with Pisgah SORBA. Public comment will be heard, and the date for the June meeting will be set. The agenda is largely procedural, with the two substantive items being the maintenance update and the SORBA MOU.

• Bracken Preserve maintenance update
• Pisgah SORBA Memorandum of Understanding discussion
• Approval of April 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Scheduling of June 2024 meeting

Housing Committee - City Council

The Housing Committee's regular meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for June 11, 2024.

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the sidewalk usage policy, the Times Arcade Alley, next steps for mural painting, and a downtown beautification grant from Dogwood Trust. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the April 10 meeting, hear public comment, and set the next meeting date.

• Sidewalk Usage Policy Update
• Times Arcade Alley Update
• Mural Painting Next Steps
• Downtown Beautification Grant – Dogwood Trust
• Public Comment

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider a variance application (VAR-24-004) from Mary Martin, agent for Fairhaven Meadows, LLC, regarding property in the Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMX) zoning district. The board will also approve minutes from the April 2, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request VAR-24-004 from UDO Chapter 10.7.C.3 for property PIN# 8597-24-8025-000
• Property located in Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMX) zoning district
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hear a presentation on the FY2025 recommended budget and a FY2024 supplemental spending plan, and will set a date for a public hearing on the budget. The council will also hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding board roles. Several proclamations and recognitions are scheduled, including the promotion of Officer Wilson Bunn to Sergeant.

• FY2025 Recommended Budget Presentation and FY2024 Supplemental Spending Plan
• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 15 - Board Roles
• Recognition of Police Officer Wilson Bunn promotion to Sergeant
• Budget Amendment for Estatoe Trail Project
• Debt Financing - Fire Truck

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will conduct a routine meeting to approve minutes and review financial documents from March 2024. The agenda includes reviewing the accountant's report, bank reconciliations, and banking information for the sweeping account. The board will also discuss the installation date for new doors and a new QuickBooks purchase.

• Review and approve accountant’s report from March 2024
• Review and approve reconciliation and bank statement from March 2024
• Review banking information on sweeping account from 1/23 to 2/29/2024
• Discuss date and information on door installation
• Discuss new QuickBooks purchase

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The advisory board will conduct updates and discussions regarding various partner organizations. These topics include updates from Conserving Carolina, the Planning Department, and NCDOT.

• Updates/Discussions with local government and partner entities

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes, receiving an update on Bracken Preserve maintenance, and considering a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pisgah SORBA. Public comment will be heard, and the next meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2024.

• Bracken Preserve maintenance update
• Pisgah SORBA MOU discussion
• Approval of March 20, 2024 minutes
• Public comment period

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a contiguous annexation request (ANN-24-001) by Pisgah Hospitality for property at the corner of Lambs Creek Road and Highway 64, and to continue discussion of a text amendment (TXT-24-005) regarding group development and subdivisions. The board will also approve minutes from the March 26 meeting and hear public comment.

• Annexation request ANN-24-001 by Pisgah Hospitality for property at Lambs Creek Road and Highway 64 (PINs 8597-11-0513-000, 8597-01-8529-000, 8597-01-6950-000, 8597-02-9059, 8597-12-0348-000, 8597-11-0886-000, 8597-11-1969-000)
• Continued consideration of text amendment TXT-24-005 on group development and subdivision

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Transportation Working Group, Railroad Avenue lighting and parking, and the quarterly pedestrian report. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and setting the next meeting date. This is a working session with no final decisions expected.

• Update on Transportation Working Group
• Railroad Ave – lighting and parking discussion
• Quarterly pedestrian report
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2024
• Next meeting set for May 27, 2024

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The City Council's Finance, Human Resources and Citizen Appointment Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve updates to the city's purchasing policy, ARPA financial policies, and criteria for nonprofit funding applications. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and setting the next meeting date. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed.

• Review of Purchasing Policy
• Review of ARPA Financial Policies
• Discussion of Non-Profit Funding Application Criteria
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2024 meeting
• Set next meeting for May 27, 2024

City Council

This is a budget workshop, not a regular decision meeting. The Council will review the General Fund, Fire Department Fund, and Water/Sewer Fund budgets, discuss water/sewer rates, and consider the City Manager's FY24 supplemental spending plan. They will also review priorities and conduct straw votes on budget adds and deletes. No final votes are expected; this is a working session.

• Review of General Fund requests for additional funding, including notable Service Level Change (SLC) requests
• Three budget scenarios: fully fund all requests with millage rate increase, balance with current revenues, or balance with manager's proposed revenue enhancements
• Water/Sewer rate discussion
• City Manager's recommended FY24 supplemental spending plan, including alternatives regarding trails
• Brevard Fire Department personnel request justification appendix

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Times Arcade Alley and sidewalk usage policy, and to discuss downtown beautification grants and mural painting. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and public comment, with the next meeting set for May 8, 2024.

• Times Arcade Alley update
• Sidewalk Usage Policy update
• Downtown Beautification Grant discussion
• Mural Painting discussion

Housing Committee - City Council

The City Council Housing Committee will meet to approve minutes from February, then enter a closed session to discuss a property acquisition as allowed by state law. The next meeting is set for May 14.

• Closed session for property acquisition under NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(5)
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2024 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will approve minutes from February, hear a presentation from the CARE Coalition, receive a manager's report on sales, and review and approve the accountant's report and bank reconciliation for February and March 2024. The agenda is routine administrative business with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and approve accountant's report for February and March 2024
• Review and approve reconciliation and bank statement for February and March 2024
• Special presentation by CARE Coalition (Ceila Richmond)
• Manager's report and sales updates
• Approval of minutes from February 2024 regular session

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works and Utilities Committee will meet to select an engineering firm for the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and setting the next meeting date.

• WWTP Engineering Firm Selection

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment will consider four items: an administrative appeal of a zoning decision, and three variance requests involving setbacks and other dimensional standards in the General Residential and Downtown Mixed Use districts.

• Administrative appeal APL-24-001 by Sam Wheeler for Renae Masters regarding an administrative modification under UDO 16.9.E.3
• Variance request by Jason Chewning for a 3'1" reduction in the required 10-foot rear setback (UDO 2.3.C)
• Variance request by John Koury for Brevard Collective, LLC from UDO 16.9.E.5 in the Downtown Mixed Use district
• Variance request by Melanie Spreen for Lenze Real Estate, LLC from multiple UDO sections (14.3.C, 14.3.E.5, 2.3.B, 2.3.C, 5.5, 5.6) in the Downtown Mixed Use district

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss public safety matters, including an update on the Transportation Working Group, the final report on Probart St. traffic calming, and lighting on Railroad Ave. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings and set a date for the next meeting.

• Update on Transportation Working Group
• Probart St. Traffic Calming Final Report
• Railroad Ave - Lighting

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 1, 2024, with a mix of routine items and substantive decisions. They will consider designating the Bryant House at 132 King Street as a historic landmark, propose an amendment to the overnight parking code, and set a public hearing date for an annexation involving Pisgah Hospitality, LLC. The agenda also includes several proclamations, oaths of office for police officers, and a budget amendment for the roundabouts project.

• Designation of Historic Landmark - Bryant House, 132 King Street
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 66 - Overnight Parking
• Resolution fixing public hearing date for annexation - Pisgah Hospitality, LLC / Lambs Creek Road and US Hwy 64
• Budget amendment for Roundabouts Project
• Oaths of office for four Brevard Police Department officers

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board will meet to receive a special presentation on trail partners from Henderson County Planning, followed by updates from 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 set a date for its next meeting.

• Special presentation: Trail Partners by Henderson County Planning
• Updates from Conserving Carolina, Planning Department, Transylvania County, Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, City of Brevard, and Friends of Ecusta Trail
• Public or citizen input opportunity
• Next meeting set for Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 3:30pm

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board is meeting to consider two text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance: one on group development and subdivision (TXT-24-005) and one on board roles (TXT-24-003). The board will also discuss a letter to City Council regarding a Resilience Action Plan and revised by-law amendments. Public comment is scheduled twice on the agenda.

• TXT-24-005: Text amendment on group development and subdivision
• TXT-24-003: Text amendment on UDO Chapter 15 board roles
• Resilience Action Plan letter to City Council
• Planning Board by-law amendments (revised)
• Approval of February 27, 2024 minutes

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The City Council Finance, Human Resources and Citizen Appointment Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially update several administrative policies, including purchasing, non-profit funding application criteria, and personnel policies. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Review of Purchasing Policy
• Discussion of Non-Profit Funding Application Criteria
• Personnel Policy Updates
• Approval of Minutes from February 26, 2024 Meeting

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board will meet to receive an update on the Juneteenth Celebration. The board will also discuss green space adoption.

• Juneteenth Celebration update
• Green Space Adoption

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 several park-related items. The agenda includes a green space adoption item, a maintenance update for Bracken Preserve, and a memorandum of understanding with Pisgah SORBA. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Green Space Adoption
• Bracken Preserve Maintenance Update
• Pisgah SORBA MOU
• Approval of Minutes from February 21, 2024 Meeting
• Public Comment

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Times Arcade Alley, the bike corral, and the sidewalk usage policy. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date, with public comment also scheduled.

• Times Arcade Alley update
• Bike Corral update
• Sidewalk Usage Policy update
• Public comment period
• Next meeting set for April 10, 2024

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and new business items. Key items include a proposed Ecusta Trail trailhead and park facility at Pisgah Health Property, a historic landmark designation for Bryant House, and an amendment to overnight parking rules. The council will also consider resolutions on the Pisgah Health Property and a grant application for downtown streetscape improvements.

• Proposed Ecusta Trail Trailhead and Park Facility at Pisgah Health Property off Allison Rd.
• Public hearing: Designation of Historic Landmark - Bryant House, 132 King Street
• Public hearing: Amendment to Chapter 66 - Overnight Parking
• Resolution re Pisgah Health Property
• Resolution supporting Rural Downtown Economic Development Grant for Downtown Master Plan Streetscape

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works and Utilities Committee is meeting to select an engineering firm for the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The meeting includes standard procedural items and a reminder of the next meeting date.

• WWTP Engineering Firm Selection

Housing Committee - City Council

The Brevard Housing Committee's regular meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on April 9, 2024 at 3:45 PM. The cancellation notice was posted on March 7, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted
• Next meeting: April 9, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works and Utilities Committee will interview engineering firms for the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) project. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date. No votes on contracts or dollar amounts are scheduled.

• Interviews for WWTP engineering firms
• Approval of February 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Next meeting set for April 3, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for March 5, 2024, at 3:00 PM has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted and emailed to the T.Times on February 28, 2024, by Board Clerk Janice H. Pinson.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were discussed or decided

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a full-day retreat to define strategic priorities, review accomplishments, and develop three-year goals and key strategic actions for the next 12-18 months. The session is facilitated by a UNC School of Government instructor and includes department heads. No binding decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is a planning and discussion exercise.

• Review of past priorities and successes
• Discussion of vision themes for the city
• Development of 3-year goals and objectives
• Identification of Key Strategic Actions for FY 2025
• Prioritization of strategic actions

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board will receive updates from partner organizations including Conserving Carolina, the Planning Department, Transylvania County, Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, the City of Brevard, and Friends of Ecusta Trail. The board will also hear public input and set the next meeting for March 27, 2024.

• Updates from eight partner organizations on trail progress
• Public or citizen input period
• Next meeting scheduled for March 27, 2024

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard Public Safety Committee will meet to receive an update on the Transportation Working Group. Members will also hold a discussion regarding residential parking permits in the downtown area.

• Transportation Working Group update
• Downtown residential parking permits discussion

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The City Council Finance, Human Resources and Citizen Appointment Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve updates to the purchasing policy and criteria for nonprofit funding applications. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Review of Purchasing Policy
• Discussion of Non-Profit Funding Application Criteria
• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2024 meeting

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, a manager's report on sales, and review of the accountant's report and bank reconciliation for January 2024. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of January 2024 meeting minutes
• Manager's report and sales updates
• Review and approval of accountant's report for January 2024
• Review and approval of reconciliation and bank statement for January 2024

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss updates on Bracken Preserve maintenance and the pump track project. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Bracken Preserve maintenance update
• Pump track update
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2024 meeting
• Next meeting set for March 20, 2024

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and discussions on several items, including a proposed zoning map amendment, a downtown overlay district expansion, and a housing trust fund allocation. The agenda also includes routine approvals, budget amendments, and a presentation on downtown walkability.

• Public hearing on proposed amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 16 regarding Planning Board's role in zoning map amendments
• Additional proposed rezoning/expansion of Downtown Development Overlay District
• Approve Housing Trust Fund allocation and 'Mini-Brooks' Act exemption for Development Finance Initiative Phase II work
• Budget amendment for Governors Crime Commission Grant
• Budget amendment for French Broad Community Center Roof

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The board will meet to receive updates regarding security and lighting at the Mary C. Jenkins Community & Cultural Center. The meeting also includes an update on the Juneteenth celebration.

• MCJCCC security measures update
• MCJCCC lighting update
• Juneteenth celebration update

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The committee will discuss updates regarding Times Arcade Alley and a sidewalk usage policy. Members will also address bike corrals and the TDA Grant.

• Times Arcade Alley update
• Sidewalk usage policy discussion
• Bike corrals and TDA Grant discussion

Housing Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Housing Committee will meet to discuss a model deed restriction, consider a sewer extension request from Habitat for Humanity, and decide on allocating Housing Trust Fund dollars for Phase 2 services. The meeting includes approval of minutes from December 12, 2023, and setting the next meeting date.

• Model deed restriction introduction and discussion
• Habitat for Humanity sewer extension request
• Allocation of HTF dollars for Phase 2 services

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works and Utilities Committee will meet to discuss criteria for selecting an engineering firm. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and setting the date for the next meeting.

• Discussion of engineering firm selection criteria

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, adopt the 2024 meeting schedule, and discuss board training with the board attorney. No public hearings or substantive decisions on applications are listed on the agenda.

• Election of officers
• Adoption of 2024 meeting schedule
• Board training with attorney Brian Gulden
• Approval of November 7, 2023 minutes

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a public hearing on a proposed rezoning and expansion of the Downtown Development Overlay District. The council will also consider appointments to the Ecusta Trail Advisory Board and Brevard Housing Authority, and review annual reports from the police and fire departments.

• Public hearing on additional proposed rezoning / expansion of Downtown Development Overlay District
• Property tax releases for January 2024
• Police Department Annual Report
• Fire Department Annual Report
• Board/Committee appointments: Ecusta Trail Advisory Board and Brevard Housing Authority

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Brevard/Transylvania County Ecusta Trail Advisory Board is meeting 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 agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 29, 2023
• Updates from Conserving Carolina, Planning Department, Transylvania County, Tourism Development Authority, Henderson County, NCDOT, City of Brevard, and Friends of Ecusta Trail
• Public or citizen input opportunity
• Next meeting set for February 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the manager's report and sales updates, and approve the accountant's report and bank reconciliation for December 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 2023 regular session
• Manager's report and sales updates
• Review and approve accountant's report for December 2023
• Review and approve bank reconciliation and statement for December 2023

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss new business. The main items are legislative changes to UDO Chapter 16 and a work session on group development. No decisions are listed; these are discussion items.

• UDO Chapter 16 Legislative Changes
• Group Development Work Session
• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2023

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss public safety matters. The agenda includes updates on the Transportation Working Group, a discussion on downtown residential parking permits, a quarterly pedestrian report, and annual reports from the Police and Fire Departments. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and set a date for the next meeting.

• Update on Transportation Working Group
• Downtown Residential Parking Permits Discussion
• Quarterly Pedestrian Report
• Police Department Annual Report
• Fire Department Annual Report

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The City Council Finance, Human Resources and Citizen Appointment Committee will meet to consider a purchasing policy update and review applicants for the Ecusta Trail Advisory Board. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the November 27, 2023 meeting, and setting the next meeting date.

• Purchasing Policy Update
• Ecusta Trail Advisory Board Applicants
• Approval of Minutes from November 27, 2023 Meeting
• Set Date for Next Meeting – Monday, February 26, 2024

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on Bracken Preserve maintenance, the Estatoe Trail, and the Green Space Adoption program. The committee will also set its next meeting date. No votes on funding or new projects are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2023 meeting
• Bracken Preserve maintenance update
• Estatoe Trail update
• Green Space Adoption discussion
• Next meeting set for Wednesday, February 21, 2024

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a proposed rezoning/expansion of the Downtown Overlay District. The council will also consider an amendment to the city code regarding animal tethering, along with routine approvals, reports, and a grant resolution for Norton Creek streambank work.

• Public hearing: additional proposed rezoning / expansion of Downtown Overlay District
• Proposed amendment to Code of Ordinances Chapter 14, Section 14-32 (tethering of animals)
• Grant resolution for Norton Creek streambank
• Annual independent audit for year ending June 30, 2023
• Tax settlement report and finance report (December 2023)

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board will meet to receive updates on security measures at the Mary C. Jenkins Community & Cultural Center and the Juneteenth celebration. The board will also review minutes from the November 28, 2023 meeting.

• MCJCCC Security Measures Update
• Juneteenth Celebration Update

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several downtown items. The agenda includes updates on downtown trees and the Times Arcade Alley, plus a discussion on sidewalk usage. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Downtown Tree Update
• Times Arcade Alley Update
• Sidewalk Usage Discussion
• Approval of November 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting set for February 14, 2024

Housing Committee - City Council

The January 9, 2024 Housing Committee meeting has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2024.

• Meeting canceled; no decisions or discussions occurred

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Works and Utilities Committee will meet to receive an update on the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant RFQ update

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.