Brevard public meetings in 2025

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The regular meeting of the Ecusta Trail Advisory Board scheduled for December 31, 2025, has been canceled.

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The City Council Public Safety Committee will meet to receive updates on traffic calming measures and vehicles for hire. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Update on Traffic Calming Measures
• Vehicles for Hire / Taxicab Update

The committee approved the agenda by a unanimous motion. Members discussed traffic‑calming projects, a draft amendment to the Vehicles for Hire ordinance, and a booting policy, but no votes were taken on those items. The meeting minutes were also approved as a procedural matter. No other formal actions were decided at this session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (procedural)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Advisory Committee's regular meeting scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. was canceled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board's regular meeting scheduled for Dec 18, 2025 at 6 PM was canceled. The next regular meeting will be on Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 at 6 PM. It will be held at the Mary C. Jenkins Community and Cultural Center. No agenda items were adopted.

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee will review updates on the Estatoe Trail and Estatoe Boardwalk. It will discuss the McAdams proposal to redesign the sports complex parking area and bathroom facilities. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Estatoe Trail update
• Estatoe Boardwalk update
• McAdams proposal to redesign sports complex parking area and bathrooms
• Set date for next meeting – January 21, 2026

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee was presented with a proposal for survey, conceptual design, construction documents, and permitting services for a new parking lot at 324 Ecusta Road. The proposal lists fees for each task and outlines client responsibilities and exclusions. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review a Green Growth Audit and establish its 2026 calendar. The board will also hold elections for the 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair positions.

• Green Growth Audit
• 2026 Chair & Vice-Chair Elections
• 2026 Calendar

The Brevard Planning Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the November minutes. It also approved the proposed 2026 meeting calendar and re‑elected Greg Hunter as Chair and Reid Wood as Vice Chair. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Greg Hunter as Chair (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Reid Wood as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Pisgah Gateway voluntary rezonings and the closure of an unopened alleyway for Hendersonville Pediatrics. The body will also consider amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and a budget amendment for the police station lease.

• Public hearing: Pisgah Gateway Voluntary Rezonings
• Public hearing: Closure of unopened alleyway - Hendersonville Pediatrics
• Budget Amendment FY25: Lease of Police Station at 132 Commerce St
• Proposed amendments to Unified Development Ordinance Chapters 2, 3, and 19
• Proposed amendments to Unified Development Ordinance Chapters 2, 4, and 8

The council voted to excuse Council Member Pamela Holder, with the motion passing unanimously. The council also approved the meeting agenda as amended, including moving two items to the consent agenda, and that motion also passed unanimously.

• Excused Council Member Pamela Holder (unanimous vote)
• Approved agenda as amended, moving items L-3 and M-1 to consent agenda (unanimous vote)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee will receive an update on the city’s downtown master plan. It will also hear an update on vendors that are operating on city property. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as public comment and setting the date for the next meeting.

• Downtown Master Plan Update
• Update on vendors on city property
• Public comment period
• Set date for next meeting – Jan 14, 2026

Members unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 24 and November 12 meetings. The committee voted to cancel the January regular meeting, change the regular meeting time to 3:30 pm, and scheduled the next meeting for February 11, 2026 at 3:30 pm. The draft Vendors on City Property policy was noted for Council review in January.

• Approved agenda (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved October 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried unanimously)
• Cancelled January regular meeting and changed regular meeting time to 3:30 pm
• Scheduled next meeting for February 11, 2026 at 3:30 pm
• Draft Vendors on City Property policy to be presented to Council in January

Housing Committee - City Council

The Housing Committee will discuss a qualified development partner for the Azalea Avenue property. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda and the October 14, 2025 minutes. Public comment is scheduled before adjournment.

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes – October 14, 2025
• Qualified Development Partner Discussion – Azalea Ave. Property

The committee approved the amended agenda after a motion and second, with the motion carried unanimously. It also approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works & Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for January 7, 2026, at 3:30 PM.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Rescheduled meeting: January 7, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Brevard Board of Adjustment scheduled for December 2, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to administer oaths of office to Mayor Maureen Copelof and Council Members Aaron Baker and Dean Lytle. The body will also appoint a Mayor Pro Tempore and assign members to boards and committees.

• Induction of Mayor Maureen Copelof and Council Members Aaron Baker and Dean Lytle
• Nomination and appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore
• Approval of the 2026 City Council meeting schedule
• Appointment of Council Members to boards and committees
• Recognition of departing Council Member Mac Morrow

The Brevard City Council held its organizational meeting, certifying election results and swearing in Mayor Maureen Copelof and Council Members Aaron Baker and Dean Lytle. The council unanimously approved a resolution honoring retiring Council Member Mac Morrow and named a new trail in the Bracken Preserve expansion as the Mac Morrow Trail. Aaron Baker was appointed Mayor Pro Tem by a 4-1 vote, with Council Member Holder dissenting. The council also approved the 2026 meeting schedule and appointed members to committees and boards.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-74 honoring Mac Morrow's 34 years of service (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation No. 2025-30 naming Mac Morrow Official Historian (unanimous)
• Named new upper loop trail in Bracken Preserve expansion as Mac Morrow Trail (unanimous)
• Acknowledged receipt of certified municipal election results (unanimous)
• Administered oaths of office to Mayor Copelof and Council Members Baker and Lytle
• Approved consent agenda including 2026 meeting schedule and committee appointments (unanimous)
• Appointed Aaron Baker as Mayor Pro Tem (4-1, Holder dissenting)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Public Safety Committee will review updates on traffic calming and safety measures at Clemson Plaza. The body will also discuss a primer on vehicles for hire and a draft policy regarding the booting of vehicles.

• Update on traffic calming measures
• Clemson Plaza safety measures and cameras at city facilities
• Discussion on taxicab and vehicles for hire
• Draft policy regarding booting of vehicles

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. No formal votes were taken on camera installations, taxicab regulations, or the vehicle‑booting draft policy; staff were asked to gather more information. The committee scheduled its next meeting for December 22, 2025 at 3:30 pm.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting date: Dec 22, 2025 at 3:30 pm

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance, Human Resources and Citizen Appointment Committee will consider items related to vendors on city property, review applications to the Policy Committee, and examine a draft procurement card (P‑Card) policy and procedures. No decisions on contracts or budget amounts are listed. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Vendors on City Property
• Policy Committee Applications – Review & Recommendation
• Draft Procurement Card (P-Card) Policy & Procedures

The Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee unanimously approved the draft Vendors on City Property policy and will forward it to City Council with a recommendation to approve. The committee also recommended the reappointment of Susan Miller (2‑0 vote) and unanimously recommended Victor Foster, Kevin Gallo, and Owen Carson to their respective policy committees. The December meeting was cancelled and the next regular meeting is set for January 26, 2026.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes of Sept. 22, 2025 approved unanimously
• Draft Vendors on City Property policy approved unanimously and forwarded to Council
• Reappointment of Susan Miller to this committee recommended (2‑0)
• Reappointment of Victor Foster to Housing Committee recommended unanimously
• Reappointment of Kevin Gallo to Public Safety Committee recommended unanimously
• Reappointment of Owen Carson to Public Works & Utilities Committee recommended unanimously
• December meeting cancelled; next meeting scheduled Jan. 26, 2026

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the Silversteen Park Picnic Shelter.

• Silversteen Park Picnic Shelter

The board approved the meeting agenda and the October 16 minutes. It unanimously accepted the conceptual plans for a Silversteen Park picnic shelter and directed the city to solicit design quotes. The December meeting was cancelled and the next meeting was set for January 15, 2026.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 16 minutes unanimously
• Accepted Silversteen Park picnic shelter plans and ordered design quotes (unanimous)
• Cancelled December meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The committee will consider an Adopt-a-Green Space application from Friends of Franklin Park. Members will also receive updates on the Estatoe Trail and Boardwalk, as well as recommendations for a new trail name from Bracken.

• Friends of Franklin Park Adopt-a-Green Space Application
• Estatoe Trail update
• Estatoe Boardwalk update
• Bracken recommendation for new trail name

Staff presented a memorandum requesting the Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee to reach consensus on three names for new trails in Bracken Preserve and to recommend them to the full City Council. No vote or formal decision was recorded in the meeting minutes.

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will approve the meeting agenda, adopt the October 28, 2025 draft minutes, and hear public comments. The board will discuss new business and consider the unfinished business item, the Pisgah Gateway District (PGX) rezoning. The meeting will end with remarks and adjournment.

• Approval of October 28, 2025 draft minutes
• Pisgah Gateway District (PGX) rezoning consideration

The Brevard Planning Board voted to approve the Pisgah Gateway Mixed Use District rezoning, with the motion passing unanimously. The approval applies only to properties that have expressly consented to the downzoning. The board also approved the agenda and October minutes, and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Pisgah Gateway Mixed Use District rezoning for consenting properties (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance for the Institutional Campus Zoning District and Temporary Use Regulations. The meeting also includes the confirmation of a permanent Police Chief appointment.

• Public hearings on Unified Development Ordinance Chapters 2, 4, and 8 (Institutional Campus Zoning District) and Chapters 2, 3, and 19 (Temporary Use Regulations)
• Confirmation of Permanent Police Chief Appointment
• Proposed restrictions on hemp-derived consumable products (Code of Ordinances Chapters 1 and 38)
• Resolution to permanently close an unopened public right-of-way for Hendersonville Pediatrics
• Proposed utility connection requirements for the Azalea / Rhododendron Neighborhood

The Brevard City Council unanimously approved a resolution confirming Christy Wentzell as the city’s chief of police. The council also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 30 and November 3 regular meetings, and adopted Proclamation No. 2025‑29 honoring Dr. Paula Hartman‑Stein for her service. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved October 30, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation No. 2025‑29 honoring Dr. Paula Hartman‑Stein
• Confirmed Christy Wentzell as chief of police (unanimous)

Housing Committee - City Council

The regular meeting of the City Council Housing Committee scheduled for November 13, 2025, has been cancelled.

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee will meet to review the current downtown master plan and consider a communication strategy for loading zones on West Jordan Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the meeting agenda, minutes from September 10, 2025, and a follow‑up on public art applications. Public comment will be accepted before the committee adjourns.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes – September 10, 2025
• Subcommittee for public art applications follow‑up
• Downtown master plan update
• Loading zone communication strategy & signage on W. Jordan St.

The committee unanimously approved an amended agenda that added an update on the Heart of Brevard Walkable Center Assessment. It also unanimously approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The members recommended that loading‑zone signs read “Truck loading zone only” and agreed to install six additional “No Parking” signs on West and East Jordan Streets. The next meeting was scheduled for December 10, 2025.

• Approved amended agenda adding Heart of Brevard assessment item (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended loading‑zone signage read “Truck loading zone only” (consensus)
• Agreed to install three “No Parking” signs on south side of W. Jordan St (consensus)
• Agreed to install three “No Parking” signs on south side of E. Jordan St (consensus)
• Set next meeting for December 10, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will review updates on several ongoing infrastructure projects, including the Stormwater Master Plan, Hillview Street culvert, Norton Creek Restoration Phase 2, and water and sewer system upgrades. No formal approvals or actions are listed; the meeting is for informational updates and public comment. The committee will also set the date for its next meeting.

• Stormwater Master Plan update
• Hillview Street culvert status
• Norton Creek Restoration Phase 2 update
• Water Treatment Plant renovation update
• Gallimore Sewer rehabilitation update

The Public Works & Utilities Committee approved the meeting agenda as presented, with a unanimous vote. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. The remainder of the meeting consisted of project updates with no further votes or decisions recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding restrictions on hemp-derived consumable products and a proposed four-way stop at Mills Ave, Hillview Ave, and Hillview St. The body will also consider zoning map amendments and a voluntary annexation on Cashiers Valley Road.

• Public hearing on hemp-derived consumable product restrictions (Code Chapters 1 and 38)
• Public hearing on four-way stop at Mills Ave / Hillview Ave / Hillview St
• Voluntary contiguous annexation of Cashiers Valley Road PIN #8585-19-5389
• Zoning map amendment for five parcels at Pisgah Drive and Medical Park Drive
• Oath of office for Fire Chief Chase Owen

The Brevard City Council unanimously approved a resolution renaming Depot Railroad Avenue Park to Jimmy Harris Railroad Depot Park. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑54, creating a four‑way stop at the intersection of Mills Avenue, Hillview Avenue, and Hillview Street. Chase Owen was sworn in as the city’s new Fire Chief. The agenda and the October 20, 2025 minutes were approved, and public hearings on hemp‑product restrictions and the traffic‑stop ordinance were opened and closed without opposition.

• Resolution renaming Depot Railroad Avenue Park to ‘Jimmy Harris Railroad Depot Park’ adopted (unanimous)
• Ordinance No. 2025‑54 creating a four‑way stop at Mills Ave / Hillview Ave / Hillview St approved (unanimous)
• Chase Owen sworn in as Fire Chief (oath administered)
• Agenda amended to add park‑renaming resolution approved (unanimous)
• Minutes of October 20, 2025 meeting approved (unanimous)
• Public hearing on hemp‑derived product restrictions opened (unanimous)
• Public hearing on hemp‑derived product restrictions closed (unanimous)
• Public hearing on traffic‑stop ordinance opened and closed (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold a special meeting on October 30, 2025. After routine items such as a call to order, certification of quorum, agenda approval, and public comments, council members will address unfinished business, specifically the South Broad Street Restriping Plan. The council may discuss or decide on that plan during the meeting.

• South Broad Street Restriping Plan – unfinished business item

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then approved the Downtown Master Plan Committee's recommendation for the South Broad Street restriping and loading zone plan with a 4‑1 vote. The motion will allow relocation of the ADA space and creation of a 69‑foot loading zone near Quixotes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Downtown Master Plan Committee recommendation on South Broad St. parking (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board will hear a presentation on new trail signage from Watermark. The meeting includes public comments and routine agenda approvals. The board will also set the date for its next meeting on November 26, 2025.

• Ecusta Trail Signage Presentation – Watermark
• Public Comments
• Set Next Meeting Date – 11.26.2025

The board voted unanimously to strike approval of the August minutes and approve the remaining agenda items. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously. The next meeting was scheduled for November 20 at 3:30 p.m. to review the proposed trail signage.

• Agenda items approved (minutes struck) – motion passed unanimously
• Meeting adjourned – motion passed unanimously
• Next meeting scheduled for Nov 20 at 3:30 p.m.

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will discuss two clean‑up projects. The new business item is TXT‑25‑0003, the Institutional Campus Clean‑Up. The unfinished business item is TXT‑05‑0002, the Temporary Uses Clean‑Up. No other agenda items involve votes or contracts.

• Consideration of TXT‑25‑0003 – Institutional Campus Clean‑Up
• Consideration of TXT‑05‑0002 – Temporary Uses Clean‑Up

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Public Safety Committee will review a follow‑up on traffic‑calming measures after a public meeting. It will discuss proposed regulations for hemp shops. The committee will consider safety measures for Clemson Plaza and evacuation routes on Cherry Street. The meeting will also set the date for the next committee session.

• Update on traffic‑calming measures – public meeting follow‑up
• Proposed hemp shop regulations
• Clemson Plaza safety measures
• Cherry Street evacuation routes

The Public Safety Committee moved to forward the proposed hemp‑derived consumable product regulations to City Council with a recommendation to approve them, and also recommended adopting a resolution supporting House Bill 328. The committee also narrowed the evacuation‑route study to Spruce Street and asked the city manager and finance director to explore funding options. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Forward hemp‑shop amendment to City Council with recommendation to approve (motion carried)
• Recommend adopting a resolution in support of House Bill 328 (motion carried)
• Narrow evacuation‑route study scope to Spruce St. (motion carried)
• Task city manager and finance director with finding funding options for Spruce St. evacuation route (motion carried)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The regular meeting of the Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Advisory Committee scheduled for October 27, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 24, 2025.

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee will meet to discuss the proposed striping plan for Broad Street. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as welcome, quorum certification, agenda approval, and public comment. The primary agenda item is the Broad Street Striping Plan.

• Broad Street Striping Plan

The Downtown Master Plan Committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The committee then moved, and unanimously carried, a recommendation to Council for Option #1: a 69‑foot loading zone in front of Quixote, a box‑truck loading zone in front of Eldridge Motors, and to keep all existing parking spaces and the ADA space in front of Looking Glass Realty unchanged. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended Option #1 loading zone plan to Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold a public hearing on a voluntary contiguous annexation and several zoning map amendments affecting Cashiers Valley Road and nearby parcels. Council members will also consider minor updates to the Unified Development Ordinance. New business includes discussion of a Davidson River pedestrian bridge extension and South Broad restriping. The meeting follows standard procedural items such as approvals, reports, and a closed session on personnel matters.

• Public hearing on Ordinance – Voluntary Contiguous Annexation – Cashiers Valley Road PIN #8585-19-5389
• Proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map – City‑owned parcel on Cashiers Valley Road PIN #8585-19-5389
• Proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map – five parcels at Pisgah Drive and Medical Park Drive intersection
• Proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance – various minor changes
• New business: Davidson River Pedestrian Bridge Extension and South Broad Restriping

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The board will meet to receive updates on the Housing Trust Fund Initiative and a road closure. The meeting also includes the introduction of Interim Police Chief Dr. Jack Moorman.

• Introduction of Interim Police Chief Dr. Jack Moorman
• Housing Trust Fund Initiative update
• Road closure update

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board moved the road‑closure update to Item F and approved the amended agenda by unanimous vote. The board also approved the minutes from the September 18 2025 meeting, again unanimously. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment moving road‑closure update to Item F (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 18 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Brevard Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee meeting on October 15, 2025 will consider routine items such as approval of the agenda and minutes. The committee will hear a presentation about the Silversteen Picnic Shelter benefactor. Updates will be provided on the Bracken Trail/Climbing Trail Loop, the Estatoe Trail, and the Estatoe Boardwalk. The meeting will include a public comment period and set the date for the next meeting.

• Silversteen Picnic Shelter Benefactor
• Bracken Trail/Climbing Trail Loop Follow-up
• Estatoe Trail Update
• Estatoe Boardwalk Update
• Approval of Agenda and Minutes

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee approved the meeting agenda and the September 17, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous vote. Members also scheduled the next committee meeting for November 19, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:24 pm.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Nov 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:24 pm (unanimous)

Housing Committee - City Council

The Housing Committee will receive an update on the County’s capital projects, including the status of the Azalea Avenue Project. It will also discuss proposed deed restrictions aimed at preserving affordable housing. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Follow-up on County Capital Projects and status of the Azalea Avenue Project
• Discussion of deed restrictions to keep housing affordable

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 9 meeting, both unanimously. Staff presented a proposal to exempt the Azalea/Rhododendron neighborhood from annexation requirements for sewer connections by using a utility service agreement. After discussion, the committee unanimously moved to forward this recommendation to the full City Council for adoption. The next meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation to adopt utility service agreement exempting annexation for existing homes (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The regular Downtown Master Plan Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM was canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM. No agenda items were presented for the canceled meeting.

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment will meet on October 7, 2025. The board will approve the agenda, the draft minutes from September 2, 2025, and a rehearing order (VAR-25-001). The primary new business item is the consideration of VAR-25-005 concerning 277 N Broad St. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of 09.02.2025 draft minutes
• Approval of VAR-25-001 Rehearing Order
• Consideration of VAR-25-005 – 277 N Broad St.

City Council

The City Council will confirm the appointment of an Interim Police Chief and receive a one-year update on the response to Helene. The body will also consider several contracts, debt financing for vehicles, and road closures for upcoming events.

• Confirmation of Interim Police Chief Appointment
• Award of contract for Bracken Climbing Loop Trail
• Debt financing for three capital vehicle purchases via First Citizens Bank
• Award of garbage truck bid
• Ordinance declaring road closures for Halloweenfest and Veterans Day

The council unanimously approved its agenda and the minutes from the September 15 meeting. It confirmed Dr. Jack Moorman as the Interim Chief of Police. The council also adopted proclamations designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Fire Prevention Month, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Dr. Jack Moorman as Interim Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Adopted Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Fire Prevention Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will conduct routine procedural business, including certification of quorum, approval of agenda and minutes. The committee will receive updates on the Stormwater Master Plan, Hillview Street culvert, Norton Creek Restoration Phase 2, Water Treatment Plant renovation, and other water and sewer infrastructure projects. Public comment will be taken and the next meeting date will be set.

• Stormwater Master Plan update
• Hillview Street culvert update
• Norton Creek Restoration Phase 2 update
• Water Treatment Plant renovation update
• Gallimore Sewer Rehab update

The Brevard Public Works & Utilities Committee met on October 1, 2025. The agenda was approved unanimously. The minutes from the August 28 and September 3, 2025 meetings were approved unanimously. No other actions or votes were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of project updates.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 28 and September 3 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will review several items. These include the rezoning application REZ-25-0002 for Pisgah Drive, two temporary‑use requests (TXT-25-0001 and TXT-25-0002), and the final master plan from Brevard College. The board will discuss each item and may adopt recommendations.

• REZ-25-0002 – Rezoning proposal for Pisgah Drive
• TXT-25-0001 – Request for temporary uses
• TXT-25-0002 – Request for clean‑up items
• Review of Brevard College Final Master Plan

The board recommended and approved the rezoning of five properties on Pisgah Drive from the hospital conditional zoning district to General Residential 8. It also approved a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance covering several clean‑up items. Finally, the board approved the final masterplan for Brevard College’s Myers Dining Hall expansion. The temporary‑use amendment was discussed but will be voted on at the next meeting.

• Approved rezoning of five Pisgah Drive parcels to General Residential 8 (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment (clean‑up items) to the Unified Development Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved final masterplan for Brevard College Myers Dining Hall (unanimous)
• Deferred decision on temporary‑use text amendment; board will vote at next meeting

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The City Council Public Safety Committee will meet to review updates on vaping regulations and social district signage. The committee will also hold an introductory discussion regarding Chapter 78 of the Code of Ordinances concerning vehicles for hire.

• Vaping regulations update
• Special Event Social District Signage Extension follow-up
• Introductory discussion of Code of Ordinances Chapter 78: Vehicles for Hire

The Public Safety Committee approved the amended agenda unanimously. The committee decided to draft language using the Hendersonville model to prohibit new vape shops within a 2,000‑foot radius of parks, schools and after‑school programs. It also agreed to revise the zoning ordinance to place hemp shops in a separate district. The next meeting was scheduled for October 28, 2025.

• Unanimously approved the amended agenda (all members in favor)
• Agreed to draft vape‑shop restriction language with a 2,000‑foot radius around parks, schools and after‑school sites
• Agreed to revise the zoning ordinance to create a separate district for hemp shops
• Scheduled the next committee meeting for October 28, 2025 at 3:30 pm

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance, Human Resources and Citizen Appointment Committee will meet to discuss personnel policy and a sidewalk vendor ordinance. The body will also review applications for the Planning Board.

• Sidewalk Vendor Ordinance
• Planning Board Applications
• Personnel Policy Update

The committee approved its agenda and the July meeting minutes. It voted to recommend Michael Hinds and Gerald Yunker to fill Planning Board vacancies. The next meeting was scheduled for October 27, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 am.

• Approved agenda (2-0)
• Approved July meeting minutes (2-0)
• Recommended Michael Hinds for Planning Board (2-0)
• Recommended Gerald Yunker for Planning Board (2-0)
• Set next meeting date: Oct 27, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board will meet to review updates regarding Silversteen Park and local infrastructure. The board will discuss signage content and road closure updates.

• Follow-up on signage content for Silversteen Park
• Update on road closure
• Discussion on history of park investment

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 22, 2025 meeting. The board scheduled its next meeting for October 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously.

• Agenda approved (all voted in favor)
• Minutes from August 22, 2025 approved (all voted in favor)
• Next meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm
• Board adjourned (motion passed, all voted in favor)

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Brevard Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee will vote to approve the agenda and the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on the Bracken Trail/Climbing Trail Loop bids, the Estatoe Trail, and the Estatoe Boardwalk. The committee will also set the date for its next meeting and allow public comment.

• Approve the meeting agenda
• Approve minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting
• Review Bracken Trail/Climbing Trail Loop bid updates
• Updates on Estatoe Trail and Estatoe Boardwalk
• Set next meeting date for October 15, 2025

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 20, 2025. No other motions or decisions were adopted during the session.

• Approved agenda (all voted in favor)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (all voted in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the closure of an unopened right-of-way off W. Jordan Street. Members will also review a wastewater treatment plant funding strategy and consider a stormwater master plan proposal.

• Public hearing: Proposed closure of unopened right-of-way off W. Jordan Street
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Funding Strategy presentation
• Approval of Stormwater Master Plan Proposal
• Award of contract for Parking Study
• DMPC recommendation on stamped crosswalks and Times Arcade Alley bumpout reconfiguration

The council unanimously moved to excuse Council Member Pamela Holder, who was absent. A motion to approve the agenda as presented was also passed unanimously. The minutes of the August 25 special meeting and the September 2 regular meeting were each approved unanimously.

• Excused Council Member Pamela Holder (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August 25, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee of Brevard, North Carolina will meet on September 10, 2025 at 4:00 pm in City Hall Council Chambers. The committee will certify quorum, approve the agenda, and approve minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. The main substantive item is the recommendation of a firm to conduct a parking study. The meeting will also set the date for the next session on October 8, 2025.

• Parking Study Firm Recommendation
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes – August 13, 2025
• Set Date for Next Meeting – October 8, 2025

The Downtown Master Plan Committee approved the meeting agenda and minutes. It voted unanimously to recommend that the city council hire Benchmark to conduct the parking study. It also unanimously recommended that the city council allocate Downtown Master Plan funds to install a stamped crosswalk at Jordan and Broad streets and complete the Jordan Street bump‑out.

• Approved revised agenda (all voted in favor)
• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (all voted in favor)
• Recommended city council engage Benchmark for the parking study (all voted in favor)
• Recommended city council use Downtown Master Plan funds for a stamped crosswalk at Jordan & Broad and complete the Jordan Street bump‑out (all voted in favor)

Housing Committee - City Council

The Housing Committee will meet to approve minutes from August and discuss the Azalea Avenue Project. The group will also set the date for the next meeting in October.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 minutes
• Status of Azalea Avenue Project
• Set date for next meeting (October 14, 2025)

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the August 12, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous vote. Members discussed the status of the Azalea Avenue housing project but took no formal action. The meeting was adjourned and the next session was set for October 14, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken on Azalea Avenue project
• Motion to adjourn carried

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will meet to discuss funding for the KCI Wastewater Treatment Plant. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and a public comment period.

• Funding discussion for KCI Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Public Works & Utilities Committee approved its agenda, which added the Storm Drain Program item, and unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. The committee unanimously recommended that the city council endorse a letter of support allowing River Link to seek grant funding for an Adopt a Storm Drain program. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda, including Storm Drain Program item (unanimous)
• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended city council endorse River Link letter for Adopt a Storm Drain grant (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 2, 2025, covering procedural items, public comments, and committee reports. The council will also review proposed amendments to the city’s fee schedule for planning and zoning, as well as consider the award of a vacuum truck bid.

• Continuation of proposed amendments to the City of Brevard Fee Schedule - Planning and Zoning Fees
• Award of Vacuum Truck Bid
• Proclamation No. 2025-22 recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
• Property Tax Releases for August 2025
• Closed session for property acquisition under state law

The council approved the purchase of a new 10‑yard vacuum truck for $561,180.85. It also adopted an amendment to the FY 2025‑2026 fee schedule with a 4‑1 vote. Property tax releases for August 2025 totaling $3,962.79 were approved, and both the agenda and consent agenda passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized release of $3,962.79 in August 2025 property tax values
• Approved purchase of vacuum truck/sewer cleaner for $561,180.85
• Adopted amendment to FY 2025‑2026 fee schedule (4‑1)
• No new business considered

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a rehearing request and an administrative appeal. These items involve specific property addresses within the city.

• Rehearing request of Linda Curran regarding 188 Ashworth Dr (VAR-25-001)
• Administrative Appeal APL-25-001 regarding Tracy Harvey at 123 S. Johnson St.

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance allowing a nine‑foot reduction of the front‑yard setback at 188 Ashworth Ave, resulting in a six‑foot setback. It also unanimously granted Tracy Harvey standing to represent 123 S. Johnson St. LLC in the appeal. Both actions were adopted without opposition.

• Granted variance for 188 Ashworth Ave front‑yard setback reduction to 6 ft (unanimous)
• Granted Tracy Harvey standing to represent 123 S. Johnson St. LLC (unanimous)

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will meet to review the final proposal for the development of the city's Stormwater Master Plan.

• Review of final proposal for the City's Stormwater Master Plan

The Public Works & Utilities Committee reviewed McAdams' final stormwater master plan proposal, now estimated at $450,000 after cost reductions. The committee agreed to recommend the proposal to the full City Council for approval. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Recommended moving $450,000 stormwater master plan proposal to full City Council

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business regarding funding and an update from the Friends of the Ecusta Trail Director. The board will also review minutes from the May 28, 2025, meeting.

• Funding update
• Friends of the Ecusta Trail Director update
• Approval of May 28, 2025, draft minutes

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board approved the agenda as written with a unanimous vote. The draft minutes were also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will meet to discuss two items regarding Cashiers Valley Road. The board is considering a request for annexation and a request for rezoning.

• Annexation ANN-25-002 - Cashiers Valley Road
• Rezoning REZ-25-003 - Cashiers Valley Road

The Planning Board approved its agenda and the July meeting minutes without opposition. It voted to recommend the annexation and rezoning of the Cashiers Valley Road parcel to the City Council. The Board also unanimously recommended Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMX) zoning for the parcel. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved July minutes (unanimously)
• Recommended rezoning of Cashiers Valley Road parcel to council (unanimously)
• Recommended Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMX) zoning for parcel (unanimously)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The City Council Public Safety Committee will meet to approve minutes from July, discuss traffic calming measures, and set a date for the next meeting. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of July 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on traffic calming measures
• Special Event Social District Boundary Signage
• Change to Committee Meeting Schedule
• Set date for next meeting – September 23, 2025

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved the agenda and the July 28, 2025 minutes. Members agreed to move the September and October regular meetings to the fourth Tuesday of each month, setting the dates for September 23 and October 28, 2025. The next meeting was scheduled for September 23, 2025 at 3:30 pm.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Changed September meeting date to September 23, 2025 (agreement)
• Changed October meeting date to October 28, 2025 (agreement)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 23, 2025 at 3:30 pm

City Council

The Brevard City Council is holding a special meeting to address new business. The primary focus is the recommendation for the Estatoe Trail realignment and a Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grant application.

• Estatoe Trail Realignment Recommendation
• Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) Grant Application

The Brevard City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025-51, authorizing the City Manager to submit a Federal Lands Access Program grant application. The council also approved Option B, which removes the Lambo Creek boardwalk and the second boardwalk section on Jackson Court and replaces them with an on‑grade paved trail along the old railbed. All motions, including excusing an absent member and adjournment, passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-51 authorizing FLAP grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Option B: remove Lambo Creek and Jackson Court boardwalks, convert to on‑grade trail (unanimous)
• Excused absent Council Member Pamela Holder (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 p.m. (unanimous)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance, Human Resources and Citizen Appointment Committee will meet to review proposed changes to the planning fee schedule. The body will also hold a discussion regarding P-Cards.

• Proposed Planning Fee Schedule Revisions
• Discussion of P-Cards

The Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July meeting minutes. The committee expressed consensus to expand the use of employee P‑cards, provided internal controls are implemented. It also recommended that City Council adopt the proposed planning fee schedule revisions, but set the public art application fee at $50 instead of $100. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (all voted in favor)
• Approved July meeting minutes (all voted in favor)
• Recommended expanding P‑card use to more employees (committee in favor)
• Recommended City Council approve planning fee schedule revisions, with public art fee set at $50
• Adjourned meeting (all voted in favor)

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board will meet to discuss an outreach strategy for a potential property tax grant program. The board will also review a code of conduct and receive an update on Juneteenth.

• Outreach strategy for potential property tax grant program
• Review of Code of Conduct
• Juneteenth update

The board voted to approve the meeting agenda and the previous meeting’s minutes, with all members in favor on each motion. A motion to set the next meeting was adopted for Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. No other actions were decided; discussions on a potential property‑tax grant and park improvements were noted but left pending.

• Approved agenda (all voted in favor)
• Approved minutes (all voted in favor)
• Set next meeting for Sep 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (all voted in favor)

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee will hold a brief meeting to review updates on local trails and approve previous meeting minutes. No major decisions are expected.

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee unanimously approved a modified agenda and the meeting minutes. It adopted a recommendation to pursue a grant for the railroad‑bed realignment of the Estatoe boardwalk and to allocate $15,000 from the Multi‑Use Path Fund for planning and design. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved modified agenda (all in favor)
• Approved meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Recommended grant application for railroad‑bed realignment and allocated $15,000 from Multi‑Use Path Fund for design (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will review proposed amendments to Planning and Zoning fees and Housing Trust Fund bylaws. The body is also considering street closures for September festivals and the permanent closure of an unopened right-of-way for Hendersonville Pediatrics.

• Proposed amendments to Planning and Zoning fee schedule
• Ordinance for street closures for Annual Brevard Plein Air Festival and Assault on the Carolinas
• Resolution to permanently close unopened public right-of-way for Hendersonville Pediatrics
• Proposed amendments to Housing Trust Fund Bylaws
• Proposed traffic schedule amendment for no parking on Railroad Avenue and Galloway Street

The Brevard City Council approved an amendment to add Item M-3 to the consent agenda, ratified the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting, and adopted the consent agenda items. All motions passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Item M-3 to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee will hold a procedural meeting to approve past minutes, discuss a subcommittee for public art applications, and review the Downtown Master Plan. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Subcommittee for Public Art Applications
• Application for Public Art from Earth Mountain Bicycle
• Review of Downtown Master Plan

The Downtown Master Plan Committee approved the meeting agenda, adding a public art application from Quixote. It approved the minutes from the May 14, June 11, and July 19, 2025 meetings. The committee voted unanimously to approve the Earth Mountain Bicycle mural and to forward a positive recommendation to the city council. Staff were directed to clarify the scope of the public‑art subcommittee.

• Approved agenda amendment to add Quixote public art application (all in favor)
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved July 19, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Earth Mountain Bicycle mural and forwarded recommendation to city council (all in favor)
• Directed City Manager and Heart of Brevard to clarify public‑art subcommittee scope (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Housing Committee - City Council

The City Council Housing Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding the Housing Trust Fund and a grant for older adults. The body will also review minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting.

• Update on adding tax relief to Housing Trust Fund eligible expenses
• Dogwood Health Trust Older Adults Grant

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes. It then approved the proposed changes to the City of Brevard Housing Trust Fund bylaws and recommended that the City Council adopt them. No public comments were received.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Housing Trust Fund bylaws (unanimous)

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works & Utilities Committee will receive updates on the Stormwater Master Plan and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The body will also review progress on several infrastructure projects including sewer and water plant renovations.

• Stormwater Master Plan Update
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Update
• Hillview Street Culvert Update
• Norton Creek Restoration Phase 2
• Water Treatment Plant Renovation Update

The Public Works & Utilities Committee approved the agenda and minutes unanimously. The committee first voted to recuse Council Member Owen Carson, then later voted to remove that recusal. A special‑called meeting was set for August 28, 2025 at 3:30 pm to review McAdams' final stormwater proposal. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:05 pm.

• Approve agenda (all in favor)
• Approve minutes (all in favor)
• Recuse Council Member Owen Carson (all in favor)
• Remove recusal of Owen Carson (all in favor)
• Schedule special‑called meeting for Aug 28 2025 at 3:30 pm (all in favor)
• Adjourn meeting (all in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct regular business and review unfinished items. The primary focus is the continued consideration of a special use permit for a specific property.

• Continued consideration of SUP-25-002 for 107 S. Johnson St.

The Board of Adjustment unanimously amended the agenda to include approval of the May draft minutes. It then approved the May minutes and the June draft minutes, each by unanimous vote. The meeting was subsequently adjourned unanimously.

• Amended agenda to add approval of May draft minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved June draft minutes as written (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding parking restrictions on Railroad Avenue and Galloway Street and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will also consider several budget and capital project amendments.

• Public hearing: No parking on Railroad Avenue and Galloway Street
• Public hearing: Unified Development Ordinance amendments for Residential and Residential Mixed Use Districts
• Capital Project Amendment for WWTP - KCI: $878,000
• Budget Amendment for Bucket Truck: $150,000 (Debt Financed)
• Establishment of Norton Creek Streambank Restoration Capital Project (Cashiers Valley Road to Rosman Highway)

The council unanimously approved the amended agenda and the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award was presented to retired Wastewater Treatment Plant ORC Emory Owen. Two new police officers, Hannah Owen and Jesse Wallin, were sworn in by the city clerk.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Presented Order of the Long Leaf Pine award to Emory Owen
• Swore in Officer Hannah Owen
• Swore in Officer Jesse Wallin

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive a quarterly report from the Fire Department. Members will also discuss updates regarding hemp and vape shop regulations, as well as responses to recent vehicle crashes and traffic calming measures.

• Fire Department Quarterly Report
• Update on Hemp/Vape Shops Regulations
• Update on responses to recent pedestrian/vehicle crashes
• Update on traffic calming measures

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved the July 28 agenda amendment swapping items E and F. It also approved the June 23 minutes with a correction changing the Main Street speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph. The next meeting was set for August 25, 2025 at 3:30 pm, and the committee adjourned the session.

• Approved agenda amendment swapping items E and F (unanimous)
• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes with speed limit correction to 20 mph on Main Street (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 25, 2025 at 3:30 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance, Human Resources and Citizen Appointment Committee will meet to discuss committee appointments. The body will specifically address vacancies or terms for the ABC Board and Planning Board.

• Committee appointments for the ABC Board
• Committee appointments for the Planning Board

The committee approved the agenda with added items on food‑truck permitting and purchases, and approved the minutes from the May meeting. It recommended that the city council appoint Thomas Carpenter to the ABC Board and Richard Jerue to the Planning Board. The committee decided not to forward the food‑truck permitting issue to council, approved an exception to the policy for a printer/copier contract under $75,000, and recommended council approve the replacement of the bucket truck. The next meeting was scheduled for August 25, 2025.

• Approved agenda with added items (unanimous)
• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Thomas Carpenter to ABC Board (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Richard Jerue to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Did not forward food‑truck permitting issue to council (unanimous)
• Approved exception to policy for printer/copier contract under $75,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended council approve replacement of bucket truck (unanimous)
• Scheduled next committee meeting for August 25, 2025

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will meet to discuss TXT-25-005. This item concerns the clarification of district-based regulations following the adoption of the Residential Zoning District definition.

• Consideration of TXT-25-005 regarding District-Based Regulations

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The committee will receive a presentation from the Pisgah Health Foundation regarding land by the hospital. Members will also review updates on the Bracken Trail/Climbing Trail Loop and the Estatoe Boardwalk, and discuss funding choices.

• Presentation by Pisgah Health Foundation for Land by Hospital
• Bracken Trail/Climbing Trail Loop follow-up
• Estatoe Boardwalk update
• Discussion of funding choices

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes with all members voting in favor. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee will meet to review the Downtown Master Plan. The session includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a period for public comment.

• Review of Downtown Master Plan

A quorum was not present, so the committee could not certify a quorum, approve the agenda, or approve minutes. No decisions or approvals were made. The next Downtown Master Plan Committee meeting was scheduled for August 13, 2025.

Housing Committee - City Council

The City Council Housing Committee will meet to receive an update on adding tax relief to the list of eligible expenses for the Housing Trust Fund.

• Update on adding tax relief to Housing Trust Fund eligible expenses

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the June 10, 2025 minutes. Members discussed possible tax‑relief programs for low‑income homeowners but did not adopt any policy. A draft program will be presented at a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned after the motion passed.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works & Utilities Committee will meet to receive updates on several infrastructure projects. The session includes a review of a stormwater master plan proposal and status reports on water and sewer systems.

• Review of McAdams’ Stormwater Master Plan Proposal
• Hillview Street Culvert update
• Norton Creek Restoration Phase 2 update
• Water Treatment Plant Renovation update
• Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project update

The Public Works & Utilities Committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The committee also approved the prior meeting minutes with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Agenda approved (all in favor)
• Minutes approved (all in favor)
• Meeting adjourned (all in favor)

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The regular meeting of the Ecusta Trail Advisory Board scheduled for June 25, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning Board

The regular meeting of the Brevard Planning Board scheduled for June 24, 2025, has been cancelled.

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works & Utilities Committee will meet to review a proposal from McAdams regarding a Stormwater Master Plan. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Review of McAdams’ Stormwater Master Plan Proposal

The Public Works & Utilities Committee approved its agenda unanimously. It directed staff to continue due‑diligence on the McAdams Stormwater Master Plan and to invite McAdams representatives to the next regular meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Directed continuation of due diligence on Stormwater Master Plan and invitation to McAdams reps (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss regulations for hemp and vape shops. The body will also receive updates on traffic calming, police accreditation, and the recruitment of a Fire Chief.

• Discussion on Hemp/Vape Shops Regulation
• Update on Traffic Calming Measures
• Update on Police Department Accreditation
• Fire Chief Recruitment Update

The committee approved its agenda and the May 21, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous vote. The City Council approved the distributed Code of Conduct for committee members and asked them to sign and return it. The next meeting was set for July 16, 2025 at 3:30 pm, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• City Council approved Code of Conduct distribution for committee members
• Scheduled next meeting for July 16, 2025 at 3:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The regular meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2025.

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The regular meeting scheduled for June 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2025.

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee will review design presentations and project updates for the Estatoe and Bracken trails. The body will also discuss land held by the Pisgah Health Foundation.

• Bid results for Bracken Trail/Climbing Trail Loop
• Estatoe Boardwalk Assessment regarding short-term projects and easement estimates
• Summit Engineering presentation on 30% design for remaining Estatoe Trail sections
• Discussion of Pisgah Health Foundation land by hospital
• Report from Pisgah SORBA

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee voted to approve the meeting agenda. It also approved the May 21, 2025 committee minutes. The meeting was then adjourned. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (all voted in favor)
• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (all voted in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all voted in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment for the Pisgah Gateway District. The body is also reviewing several budget amendments and road closures for upcoming city events.

• Public hearing for Proposed Amendment to the Official Zoning Map - Pisgah Gateway District
• Budget Amendment for Housing Trust Fund - $925,000
• Project and Budget Amendment - Norton Creek Restoration Phase 2 - $100,000
• Budget Amendment - Streets Department - $77,500
• Ordinances declaring road closures for July 4th Festival and National Night Out

The council amended the agenda, approved minutes from two prior meetings, and opened then closed a public hearing on the Pisgah Gateway District rezoning. Council voted to postpone a vote on that rezoning to the next meeting. The consent agenda, including a tax settlement report and two road‑closure ordinances for the July 4 festival and National Night Out, was approved unanimously.

• Amended agenda: removed K-13 Project, added items M-1 (Norton Creek Restoration Phase 2) and M-2 (resolution supporting Schenck Job Corps Center) (unanimous)
• Approved April 11, 2025 Budget Workshop minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on Pisgah Gateway District rezoning (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on rezoning (unanimous)
• Postponed vote on rezoning amendment to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: Tax Settlement Report, July 4 road‑closure ordinance (Ordinance 2025‑28), and National Night Out road‑closure ordinance (Ordinance 2025‑29) (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee will review the city's master plan and discuss bike connectivity on West Main Street. The body will also consider a public art application from Earth Mountain Bicycle.

• Public art application from Earth Mountain Bicycle
• Review of Downtown Master Plan
• West Main Street Bike Connectivity
• Code of Conduct

The committee approved an amended agenda, adding a discussion of the public art application process (item E) and moving the review of the Downtown Master Plan (item F) to the July meeting. The May 14 minutes were not approved; revisions will be made and the minutes will be reconsidered at the July meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for July 9, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The committee adjourned at 4:46 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved amended agenda adding public art discussion and postponing plan review (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of May 14 minutes; revisions to be made for July approval
• Set next meeting for July 9, 2025, 3:00‑5:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 4:46 p.m. (unanimous)

Housing Committee - City Council

The City Council Housing Committee will meet to discuss whether tax relief can be added to the list of eligible expenses for the Housing Trust Fund.

• Discussion on adding tax relief to Housing Trust Fund eligible expenses

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 13, 2025 minutes. Members scheduled the next meeting for July 8, 2025 at 3:45 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 4:58 pm. Staff were asked to prepare a draft of eligibility criteria for a possible tax‑relief program.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 8, 2025 at 3:45 pm
• Adjourned meeting at 4:58 pm (unanimous)
• Tasked staff to develop draft tax‑relief eligibility criteria for future discussion

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The committee received updates on several utility projects, including the Water Treatment Plant renovation and the Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation. Members discussed the potential for a tiered system development fee based on project complexity and reviewed staff recommendations regarding Forest Service sewer lines.

• Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project: $4.44M bid awarded to T.P. Howard’s Plumbing
• Water Treatment Plant Renovation: Contract and Notice to Proceed to be issued June 9, 2025, to Carolina Specialties
• Norton Creek Restoration Phase 2: Bids to be advertised June 10, 2025
• Mills Avenue-Hillview Culvert: Construction scheduled for December 20, 2025, to February 28, 2026
• Proposed tiered system development fees based on system complexity

The committee approved an amended agenda and the meeting minutes unanimously. Owen Carson was first recused from the Stormwater Master Plan discussion and later the recusal was removed by unanimous vote. The council accepted the low bid of $4.44 M for the Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project, pending funding approval, with contract execution and a Notice to Proceed expected around July 1 2025. The committee also expressed support for studying a tiered system development fee based on infrastructure complexity.

• Approved amended agenda (Apple Tree Street, Code of Conduct, Burl Haven, Fats Oils & Grease) – unanimous
• Approved meeting minutes – unanimous
• Approved Owen Carson's recusal from Stormwater Master Plan – unanimous
• Removed Owen Carson's recusal – unanimous
• Accepted low bid for Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project ($4.44 M) – contingent on NCDEQ/DWI funding approval
• Planned contract execution and Notice to Proceed for sewer lift station project around July 1 2025
• Committee in favor of concept consideration for tiered system development fees
• Provided project updates (Stormwater Master Plan, Mills Avenue‑Hillview Culvert, Norton Creek Phase 2, Water Treatment Plant, Asset Inventories, Gallimore Basin Sewer Rehab) – informational only

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment will meet to review two special use permit applications. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting.

• Consideration of SUP-25-001 - Wolf Pen Cove Rd.
• Consideration of SUP-25-002 - 107 S. Johnson St.

The Board of Adjustment unanimously continued the hearing on SUP‑25‑002 (107 S. Johnson St.) to the August meeting. It also unanimously approved a special use permit for a campground and special event venue on Wolf Pen Cove Road (SUP‑25‑001), with the condition that the applicant obtain any required fire permits. All motions, including the adjournment, passed unanimously.

• Continuance of SUP‑25‑002 hearing to August meeting (unanimous)
• Grant Special Use Permit for campground and event venue on Wolf Pen Cove Rd, subject to fire‑permit condition (unanimous)
• Move SUP‑25‑002 to be heard first under new business (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 4:04 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider the approval of the FY 2025-2026 budget and ordinance. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment for the Inn at Brevard Conditional Zoning District.

• FY 2025-2026 Budget and Ordinance approval
• Public hearing: Proposed Zoning Map Amendment for Inn at Brevard Conditional Zoning District
• Resolution for upset bid process for surplus property on James Street
• Fire engine replacement and funding strategy
• Code of Conduct for City Council Appointees

The council unanimously approved an amendment to add a closed‑session item (Item 0‑2) to the agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes of the May 19, 2025 regular meeting. No other actions were recorded in this session.

• Approved agenda amendment to add Closed Session (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Brevard Ecusta Trail Advisory Board holds its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear a presentation on Henderson County trail amenity designs, and address public comments. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation: Henderson Co. Trail Amenity Designs

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee of the Brevard City Council will convene on May 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda contains only procedural items such as welcoming, quorum certification, approval of minutes, and setting the next meeting date.

The committee approved the meeting agenda as amended and adopted the minutes from the April meeting, both unanimously. Members endorsed an amended city code of ethics, including a new conflict‑of‑interest addendum, with all votes in favor. The next committee meeting was scheduled for June 23, 2025.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Endorsed amended city code of ethics (unanimous)
• Approved conflict‑of‑interest addendum to code (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 23, 2025

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from April 22, 2025, and reconsider a zoning district proposal for the Pisgah Gateway Mixed-Use area. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Reconsideration of REZ-24-001 - Pisgah Gateway Mixed-Use Zoning District

The board voted to adopt the proposed rezoning of the area around US 64/US 276/NC 280 to the Pisgah Gateway Mixed Use District, passing 5‑2. The agenda and April 24, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously. Board member J. Carli announced his resignation. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning to Pisgah Gateway Mixed Use District (5-2)
• Board member J. Carli announced resignation (no vote)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee will convene on May 27, 2025, to receive updates on traffic calming measures and schedule changes. The meeting includes procedural items such as approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

The committee reported that the city council approved a four-way stop at the Morgan, Hamlin, Oaklawn and Carver intersection and another at Oaklawn and Main Street. No other formal approvals or denials were recorded; other traffic‑calming ideas were discussed but not decided. The meeting was adjourned at 4:46 pm.

• Approved four-way stop at Morgan, Hamlin, Oaklawn & Carver intersection (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved four-way stop at Oaklawn & Main Street intersection (no vote tally recorded)

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will meet to discuss the preliminary operations budget for 2025-2026. The board will also review a new auditor and receive a report from the manager.

• Review of Preliminary 2025-2026 Operations Budget
• Review of New Auditor
• Managers’ Report
• Lottery discussion

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee will hold a meeting to approve minutes from the April 16 meeting, discuss funding options, and receive updates on local trails and sports complex improvements. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee approved the amended agenda and the meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The discussion on playground equipment was tabled for the next meeting. The committee set the next meeting date for June 18, 2025 and adjourned the session unanimously.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled playground equipment discussion for next meeting
• Set next meeting date: June 18, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget and ordinance, and consider amendments to the traffic schedule adding four-way stops. Unfinished business includes a voluntary non-contiguous annexation and rezoning of four parcels on Reservoir Road and Hampton Road from GR4 to GR8. New business covers a fire engine replacement funding strategy, endorsement of wastewater treatment plant improvements, and an interlocal agreement for supplemental patrol services with the Transylvania County Sheriff's Office.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2025-2026 budget and ordinance
• Voluntary annexation and rezoning of 4 parcels on Reservoir Road and Hampton Road from GR4 to GR8
• Fire engine replacement and funding strategy
• Endorsement of KCI recommendations for wastewater treatment plant improvements
• Interlocal agreement with Transylvania County Sheriff's Office for supplemental patrol services

The council voted to remove Item M-2 Fire Engine Replacement and Funding Strategy from the agenda, approving the agenda amendment unanimously. The council also approved the minutes of the April 21, 2025 and May 5, 2025 regular meetings, each by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.

• Removed Item M-2 Fire Engine Replacement and Funding Strategy from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from February and March, receive an update on property revaluation, and discuss plans for Juneteenth celebrations. The board will also reschedule the next meeting due to the Juneteenth holiday.

• Revaluation Information discussion
• Juneteenth Update
• Set next meeting date (rescheduled from Juneteenth holiday)
• Approval of February 20, 2025 minutes
• Approval of March 20, 2025 meeting notes

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 20 and March 20, 2025 meetings. A motion was passed to hold the next regular meeting on August 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 20 and March 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for Aug 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee will review the status of the Downtown Master Plan, discuss a follow-up on the Jordan Street striping plan, and consider charging stations on England Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Preview of Downtown Master Plan Status Review and Strategy Discussion
• Jordan Street Striping Plan Follow-up
• England Street Charging Stations
• Approval of Minutes – April 9, 2025

The Downtown Master Plan Committee unanimously approved an amended agenda that adds a bike‑connectivity item. It also approved the April 9 2025 meeting minutes. A motion was passed to incorporate loading‑zone locations into the upcoming parking study, reconfigure the Quixote loading zone, convert loading zones on East and West Main Street, preserve 15‑minute zones at Blue Ridge Bakery and Broad Street Wine, and temporarily stripe Jordan Street until the study is complete. The next meeting was scheduled for June 11 2025 at 4:00 pm.

• Approved amended agenda adding bike‑connectivity discussion (unanimous)
• Approved April 9 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to include loading‑zone locations in parking study, reconfigure Quixote loading zone, convert East/West Main loading zones, preserve 15‑minute zones at Blue Ridge Bakery and Broad Street Wine, and temporarily stripe Jordan Street pending study (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 11 2025 at 4:00 pm

Housing Committee - City Council

The City Council Housing Committee will discuss and potentially act on a development agreement for land disposition on Cashiers Valley Road. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Cashiers Valley Road Land Disposition Development Agreement

The Housing Committee approved its agenda and the April 8, 2025 minutes unanimously. Members voted to recommend that the full City Council approve the Cashiers Valley Road development agreement, amended with a memorandum of understanding to revisit the project after 5‑10 years if not started. The meeting was adjourned at 4:58 p.m.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• April 8, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• Recommendation to forward Cashiers Valley Road development agreement with MOU passed (both members in favor)
• Meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m.

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works & Utilities Committee will receive updates on several ongoing infrastructure projects, including the Stormwater Master Plan, Mills Avenue Culvert, Gallimore Sewer Rehabilitation, sewer lift station and water/wastewater treatment plant projects. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is focused on project status reports.

• Stormwater Master Plan Update
• Mills Avenue Culvert update
• Gallimore Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project
• Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant Project updates

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 2, 8 and 10, 2025 unanimously. The council approved the contractor agreement for the Water Treatment Plant renovation and the bid for the Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation project. Staff will proceed with replacing the Mills Avenue‑Hillview culvert and continue work on the Stormwater Master Plan, while the phased approach for the Wastewater Treatment Plant remains pending. The next committee meeting is set for June 4, 2025.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Approved Water Treatment Plant renovation contractor agreement
• Approved bid for Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project
• Decided to replace Mills Avenue‑Hillview culvert
• Wastewater Treatment Plant phased approach not approved (pending)

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business including variance application VAR-25-003 for a property at 555 W. Probart St. The board will also vote on minutes from the April 1st meeting and approve orders related to two prior variance cases (VAR-25-001 and VAR-25-002). No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on variance request VAR-25-003 for 555 W. Probart St.
• Approval of orders for variance cases VAR-25-001 and VAR-25-002
• Approval of draft minutes from April 1, 2025 meeting

The Brevard Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for an accessory dwelling unit at 555 W Probart Street, reducing the rear yard setback to 1 foot and the side yard setback to 3 feet. The motion was made by T. Fogel, seconded by A. Mercaldo, and passed unanimously. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, two prior orders, and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Orders VAR-25-001 and VAR-25-002 (unanimous)
• Granted variance VAR-25-003 for ADU setbacks (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Council will receive the FY2026 recommended budget and set a date for a public hearing. They will hold public hearings on a voluntary annexation and rezoning of four parcels on Reservoir Rd. and Hampton Rd., and on a proposed installment financing contract to purchase Azalea Avenue property. Also on the agenda is a proposed text amendment to allow flea market retail as a land use.

• FY2026 Recommended Budget Presentation and setting a date for a public hearing
• Public hearing on Ordinance for voluntary non-contiguous annexation of 4 parcels on Reservoir Rd. and Hampton Rd.
• Public hearing on rezoning those 4 parcels from GR4 to GR8
• Public hearing on proposed installment financing contract with United Community Bank to purchase Azalea Avenue property
• Proposed text amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Chapters 3 and 19 to add flea market retail land use

The Brevard City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The council also unanimously approved the minutes of the March 7, 2025 Priority Setting Retreat. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2025 retreat minutes (unanimous)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee will discuss the upcoming property tax revaluation, review citizen committee applications, and follow up on the code of ethics. The committee will also hear public comment and set a date for the next meeting. No binding votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Discussion of Property Tax Revaluation
• Review of Committee Applications
• Code of Ethics Follow-up
• Public Comment
• Set date for next meeting (currently May 26, 2025, Memorial Day)

The committee amended the agenda to remove a Code of Ethics item and approved the March minutes, both unanimously. It voted to recommend new and reappointed members for the Downtown Master Plan, Parks, Trails & Recreation, and Rosenwald Community Advisory Board committees, with all motions passing unanimously. The Code of Ethics follow‑up was deferred to the next meeting, and the next committee meeting was set for May 28, 2025.

• Approved agenda amendment removing Item G (unanimous)
• Approved March committee minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Parker Platt and new appointment of Dakota Chapman to Downtown Master Plan Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of JD Powers, Reba Osborne, Howie Granat and new appointments of Jackson Tate and Daniel Jessee to Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Ella Jones and new appointment of Morgan Monshaugen to Rosenwald Community Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Deferred Code of Ethics Follow‑up to next meeting
• Scheduled next committee meeting for May 28, 2025 at 11:00 am
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Public Safety Committee will receive a presentation on emerging drug trends from the CARE Coalition. The body will also review a Fire Department quarterly incident report and an update on a Police Department workplace culture study.

• Presentation by CARE Coalition on emerging drug trends
• Fire Department Quarterly Incident Report
• Police Department Workplace Culture Study update
• Update on traffic calming measures

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 24 and March 24, 2025 public safety meetings. All motions were made by Vice Chair Mac Morrow, seconded by Chair Aaron Baker, and carried unanimously. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 5:08 pm.

• Approved agenda (motion by Morrow, seconded by Baker, carried)
• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (motion by Morrow, seconded by Baker, carried)
• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (motion by Morrow, seconded by Baker, carried)
• Motion to adjourn (Morrow, seconded by Baker, carried)

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss operational matters. Items include a guest speaker from Care Collation, a manager's report, and an update from the auditor. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions listed.

• Guest speaker from Care Collation
• Manager's report on store operations
• Auditor update on financial review

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 27, 2025 minutes. A motion passed to allocate $9,500 to the CARE Coalition for the 2025‑2026 budget. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $9,500 CARE Coalition funding (motion passed)
• Certified quorum despite absence of Paula McKeller
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board will consider granting trail access via Pisgah Labs property and vote on a final draft of trail rules and etiquette. They will also continue discussing trail funding.

• Consideration of trail access via Pisgah Labs property
• Vote on final draft of Ecusta Trail Rules & Etiquette
• Further discussion of trail funding

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional zoning district request (REZ-25-002) for the Inn at Brevard. No other new business or unfinished business is scheduled. Public comments will be taken before the board discusses the item.

• Consideration of REZ-25-002: Inn at Brevard Conditional Zoning District

The Planning Board considered application REZ-25-002 for a Conditional Zoning District at 315 East Main Street. After discussion of non‑conforming uses and staff recommendations, the board voted unanimously to grant the district with two conditions: installation of a grease trap and a clay trap, and a 10‑foot landscaping buffer along the south property line. The agenda, March 25 minutes, and adjournment were also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted Conditional Zoning District for Inn at Brevard with required grease and clay traps and 10‑foot landscaping buffer (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to add flea market retail as a new land use. Other business includes a police department pay plan enhancement, bids for sewer and water infrastructure projects, and a loan information update for Azalea Avenue property. Consent items include an audit contract, stormwater master plan designer selection, health insurance transition, and a $100,000 budget amendment for county vehicle maintenance.

• Public hearing on text amendment to UDO Chapters 3 and 19 for new Flea Market Retail land use
• Proposed Police Department Pay Plan Enhancement
• Sewer Pump Station Rehabilitation Bid Award
• Water Treatment Plant Improvements Bid Award
• Budget Amendment - $100,000 - County Vehicle Maintenance

The council voted to excuse Mayor Pro Tem Gary Daniel, with the motion carried unanimously. The agenda and the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. Mayor Copelof presented Proclamation No. 2025-11 honoring retired Fire Chief Bobby Cooper and designated April 28, 2025 as “Bobby Cooper Day.”

• Excused Mayor Pro Tem Gary Daniel (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recognized Retired Fire Chief Bobby Cooper with Proclamation No. 2025-11

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The regular meeting of the Rosenwald Community Advisory Board scheduled for April 17, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2025 at the Mary C. Jenkins Community and Cultural Center.

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee will review a proposed loop route through Bracken and updates on the Estatoe Trail. The body will also discuss playground equipment conditions and sports complex facilities.

• Pisgah Conservancy proposed loop route through Bracken
• Condition of playground equipment at Franklin Park and Hillview Street
• 30% design for remaining sections of the Estatoe Trail
• Sports complex restrooms and parking updates
• Estatoe Boardwalk assessment

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee approved the meeting agenda and the February 19 and March 19, 2025 meeting minutes, with all members voting in favor. Staff reported that current playground equipment has no immediate safety hazards and suggested the city develop a replacement plan with community input. The committee received updates on the Bracken Trail development, the Sports Complex restroom and parking project funding, and the Estatoe Boardwalk assessment, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (all members voted in favor)
• Approved February 19 and March 19, 2025 minutes (all members voted in favor)

City Council

The City Council will review revenue and funding requests for the General, Fire Department, Stormwater, and Water/Sewer funds. Members will discuss four different funding scenarios and a proposed FY25 supplemental spending plan. The meeting includes a discussion on water/sewer rates and potential fee and tax increases.

• Review of four budget scenarios ranging from fully funding all requests to revenue neutral tax rates
• Discussion of Water/Sewer Fund rates
• Review of FY25 Supplemental Spending Plan
• Analysis of cumulative impact of potential FY26 fee and tax increases
• Compensation and benefits discussion

The Brevard City Council approved the workshop agenda and the add/delete budget plan unanimously. Council reached consensus to fund Plan A for police compensation and allocate funds for the TCSO contract. Council also agreed not to fund any of the requested new full‑time positions and to limit any tax‑rate increase to $0.03 over the revenue‑neutral rate.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Unanimous straw vote in favor of add/delete budget plan
• Consensus to fund Police Plan A and appropriate fund balance for TCSO contract
• Consensus to not fund any of the four Public Works and three Fire Department new positions
• Consensus to limit any tax‑rate increase to $0.03 over the revenue‑neutral rate
• Moved $10,000 Land of Sky grant‑writing request to the Housing Fund
• Adjourned workshop (unanimous)

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works & Utilities Committee of Brevard City Council is holding a special meeting to interview a vendor for the development of a Stormwater Master Plan. This is the sole purpose of the meeting, and no other business will be discussed.

• Interview vendor for Stormwater Master Plan development

The committee met on April 10, 2025 at 10:00 am, certified a quorum, and conducted an interview with McAdams regarding the city’s stormwater masterplan. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 am. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss the Jordan Street Striping Plan and consider committee member term expirations. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes. No specific dollar amounts or rezonings are on the agenda.

• Jordan Street Striping Plan
• Committee Member Term Expirations discussion
• Approval of March 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Set date for next meeting: May 14, 2025

The committee approved adding agenda items on the parking study, sidewalk ordinance rollout, and city amenities. It accepted the preliminary Jordan Street restriping and loading‑zone relocation plan, pending review by the Heart of Brevard board and merchants. Members voted to reappoint Parker Platt and to appoint Dakota Chapman to the committee. The next meeting was set for May 14, 2025.

• Added agenda items (parking study status, sidewalk ordinance rollout, city amenities) – approved (all voted in favor)
• Approved meeting minutes – approved (all voted in favor)
• Accepted preliminary Jordan Street restriping and loading‑zone proposal – approved (all voted in favor)
• Recommended reappointment of Parker Platt to the committee – approved (all voted in favor)
• Nominated Dakota Chapman to the committee – approved (all voted in favor)
• Scheduled next Downtown Master Plan Committee meeting for May 14, 2025 – set
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – approved (all voted in favor)

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works & Utilities Committee is holding a special meeting to interview a vendor for developing a Stormwater Master Plan for the City of Brevard. No other business will be conducted.

• Interview vendor for Stormwater Master Plan development

The committee interviewed TRC Firm about the city’s stormwater master plan. A motion to adjourn was made by Vice‑Chair Lauren Wise, seconded by Chair Mac Morrow, and passed unanimously. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Wise, second by Morrow, unanimous)

Housing Committee - City Council

The City Council Housing Committee will meet to consider the disposition of land on Cashiers Valley Road by the Housing Assistance Corporation. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 14, 2025, and setting the next meeting date. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Housing Assistance Corporation – Cashiers Valley Road Land Disposition (discussion item)
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period
• Next meeting set for May 13, 2025

The committee approved the meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. It also approved the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No substantive actions on the Cashiers Valley Road affordable‑housing proposal were taken; the draft development agreement was postponed for further review at the next committee meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred draft development agreement; will be placed on next agenda

City Council

The City Council will discuss downtown walkability and architectural standards for the Unified Development Ordinance. The body is also reviewing a budget amendment for the police department and a proposal for a countywide single fire district.

• Public hearing on traffic schedule regulations for Victore Lane
• Police budget amendment of $22,700 from Governors Crime Commission Grant
• Non-contiguous annexation public hearing date for Reservoir Rd. and Hampton Rd.
• Proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendments regarding architectural standards and definitions
• Discussion on Azalea Avenue Property LMI Housing acquisition

The minutes consist mainly of presentations on a walkability study and affordable‑housing options, along with community‑engagement findings. No motions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies are documented. The council did not record any formal decisions during this session.

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works & Utilities Committee will meet to receive project updates on several infrastructure initiatives. Items include the Stormwater Masterplan, Mills Avenue Culvert, Gallimore Sewer Rehabilitation, Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation, Water Treatment Plant Renovation, and the KCI Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information sharing.

• Stormwater Masterplan update
• Mills Avenue Culvert project update
• Gallimore Sewer Rehabilitation Project update
• Water Treatment Plant Renovation Project update
• KCI - Wastewater Treatment Plant Project update

The Public Works & Utilities Committee unanimously approved the amended agenda. The committee also unanimously approved the meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn was passed unanimously, ending the session.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Brevard Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two new variance applications. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting.

• VAR-25-001 - 188 Ashworth Avenue
• VAR-25-002 - 15 Burrell Avenue

The Board of Adjustment denied the variance request to reduce the front‑yard setback to zero feet for the property at 188 Ashworth Avenue. The motion, moved by R. Wood and seconded by J. Tate, passed unanimously (4‑0). The Board also approved an 11‑foot variance for 15 Burrell Avenue, allowing a 14‑foot side‑yard setback with a condition to replace any damaged landscaping; this motion also passed unanimously. No other substantive items were decided.

• Denied variance for 188 Ashworth Ave front‑yard setback to 0 ft (unanimous 4‑0)
• Granted 11‑ft variance for 15 Burrell Ave side‑yard setback to 14 ft, with landscaping replacement condition (unanimous 4‑0)

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine operations, including a manager's report on sales, a proposed budget amendment for wages, and plans to find a new auditor. The board will also enter closed session to review employee performance. No votes on major policy changes are anticipated.

• Discuss finding a new auditor to replace the previous one
• Consider a budget amendment for wages
• Receive manager's report and sales updates
• Enter closed session to review employee performance
• Approve minutes from the February regular meeting

The board authorized a search for a new auditor and approved a budget amendment for an employee pay increase. It recessed to a closed session to discuss the general manager's salary, took no action there, and then approved a $5,000 annual raise for GM Jackie Jarvis effective March 4, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Authorized search for a new auditor (unanimously)
• Approved budget amendment for employee pay increase (unanimously)
• Recessed to closed session to discuss GM salary (unanimously; no action taken)
• Approved $5,000 annual salary increase for GM Jackie Jarvis (unanimously)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimously)
• Approved minutes of March 6, 2025 meeting (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board holds a regular meeting to discuss a federal grant funding update and follow up on trail rules and etiquette. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Federal Grant Funding Update
• Trail Rules/Etiquette Follow-Up
• Approval of draft minutes from February 26, 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two text amendments: TXT-24-005 on Group Development and Subdivision, and TXT-24-003 on UDO Chapter 15 Board Roles. They will also discuss a letter to City Council regarding the Resilience Action Plan and vote on revised by-law amendments. The meeting includes approval of February 27, 2024 minutes and public comment periods.

• Consideration of text amendment TXT-24-005 on Group Development and Subdivision
• Consideration of text amendment TXT-24-003 on UDO Chapter 15 Board Roles
• Discussion of Resilience Action Plan letter to City Council
• Revised Planning Board By-Law Amendments
• Approval of February 27, 2024 meeting minutes

The board unanimously recommended approving John Valenti's voluntary non‑contiguous annexation of four parcels. It also unanimously recommended that the City Council approve rezoning the same parcels from General Residential‑4 to General Residential‑8. Additionally, the board accepted staff‑proposed definitions for "abandoned" use and added a "Flea Market" land use to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Approved agenda with public comments moved above New Business (unanimous)
• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Annexation ANN‑25‑001 for Valenti properties (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning REZ‑25‑001 to GR‑8 for Valenti properties (unanimous)
• Accepted amended "abandoned" definition and "Flea Market" land use (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance, Human Resources and Citizen Appointment Committee will meet to review police department compensation and medical insurance. The body will also follow up on funding amounts for non-profits.

• Police Department Compensation
• Medical Insurance
• Non-Profit Funding Amounts

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend that the city council provide funding to local non‑profit organizations, with all members in favor. The next committee meeting was scheduled for April 28, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approve agenda (unanimous)
• Approve February 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommend city council provide non‑profit funding (all in favor)
• Set next meeting for April 28, 2025
• Adjourn meeting (all in favor)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Public Safety Committee will consider the County Single Fire District Proposal, review safety components of the Bike-Ped Plan, and receive an update on traffic calming measures. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of minutes. No dollar amounts or specific project addresses are mentioned in the agenda.

• Discussion of County Single Fire District Proposal
• Review of Bike-Ped Plan safety components
• Update on traffic calming measures
• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes and agenda

The committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The minutes were tabled until the absent clerk could review them. After discussion, the committee agreed to recommend that Brevard decline to opt into Transylvania County’s single fire‑district funding model and remain independent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled minutes (to next meeting)
• Recommended city decline to opt into countywide fire district (no vote recorded)

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board will meet to approve previous minutes, follow up on Silversteen Park signage content and landscaping/kitchen-janitorial matters, and receive an update on the Hillview Avenue sinkhole. The meeting includes standard procedural items and upcoming date setting.

• Follow-up on Silversteen Park signage content
• Board input on landscaping and kitchen/janitorial at the community center
• Update on Hillview Avenue sinkhole
• Approval of February 20, 2025 minutes

The board could not approve the agenda or the February minutes because a quorum was not present. Members agreed that any landscapers hired for the Mary C. Jenkins Community Center must have $1,000,000 in liability insurance. The board also agreed to work together to research historical information and photographs for Silversteen Park signage. The next meeting was scheduled for April 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the community center.

• Agenda not approved (no quorum)
• Minutes not approved (no quorum)
• Agreed landscapers at Mary C. Jenkins Center must carry $1,000,000 insurance
• Agreed to collaborate on researching historical info and photos for Silversteen Park signage
• Set next meeting for April 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Mary C. Jenkins Community & Cultural Center

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee will receive updates on the Sports Complex and Estatoe Trail. The body will also consider a proposal from the Rotary Club regarding the installation of peace poles.

• Updates on Sports Complex restrooms and parking
• Estatoe Boardwalk assessment
• 30% design for remaining Estatoe Trail sections
• Rotary Club proposal for Peace Poles installation along Estatoe Trail

A quorum could not be certified because only three members were present, so the agenda and minutes were not approved. The committee discussed updates on the sports complex, Estatoe boardwalk and trail, and a Rotary Club proposal for peace poles, but no formal actions were taken. Staff were asked to bring a detailed report on the peace poles to the next meeting for a formal vote. The next regular meeting is set for April 19, 2025, pending quorum availability.

• Quorum not certified (only three members present) – no agenda approved
• Quorum not certified – minutes not approved
• General support expressed for peace poles; formal vote deferred pending staff report

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The Downtown Master Plan Committee will discuss a follow-up on the NCDOT relinquishing Main Street to the city, a sidewalk discussion with the city attorney, and updates on Times Arcade Alley. The meeting includes public comment and setting the next meeting date.

• Downtown Business Sidewalk Discussion – follow-up with City Attorney
• Times Arcade Alley follow-up
• Update on status of NCDOT relinquishing Main Street to the City

The Downtown Master Plan Committee reached consensus to allow permitted advertising/newspaper boxes in one designated alley location instead of scattered along downtown sidewalks, and asked staff to determine the site. They tabled further discussion on permitting iconic structures like the butterfly bench and white squirrel in brick paver areas, pending liability and insurance considerations. Staff will continue updates on Times Arcade Alley work and NCDOT's review of Main Street relinquishment.

• Consensus to co-locate permitted advertising/newspaper boxes in one designated alley (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on permitting structures in brick paver areas for later follow-up
• Approved agenda with added mural discussion (unanimous)
• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 9, 2025

City Council

At this regular meeting, the Brevard City Council will hold public hearings on two proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, one updating definitions per Session Law 2024-57 and another revising architectural standards across multiple chapters. The Council will also receive the annual independent audit for FY ending June 30, 2024, and a special presentation on architectural standards from Plusurbia. Consent items include a MOU with MountainTrue for Wilson Road boat ramp improvements, a resolution supporting HB 24 to restore local down-zoning authority, and authorization for a police department workplace study with Berry Dunn.

• Public hearing on UDO Chapter 19 definitions amendment in response to Session Law 2024-57
• Public hearing on UDO Chapters 2, 3, 5, 14, 16, 17, and 19 architectural standards amendment
• Recognition of Emory Owen
• Approval of MOU with MountainTrue for Wilson Road boat ramp improvements
• Resolution supporting House Bill 24 to restore local authority to initiate down-zoning

The Council held public hearings and discussed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to add architectural standards and definitions for 'New Construction' and 'Residential Zoning District' in response to state law SL 2024-57, which restricts local down-zoning. No vote was taken on these items during the meeting; they were presented for discussion and public input. The Council also approved a consent agenda including resolutions to sell surplus city properties, support House Bill 24 to restore local down-zoning authority, and authorize a police department workplace study.

• Approved agenda as amended to add closed session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 17, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including surplus property sale, HB 24 support, police study (unanimous)
• Approved creation of two part-time housekeeping positions (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Betsy Smith for stormwater repairs at 46 Grove St (unanimous)
• Approved electronic-only advertising for construction contracts (unanimous)
• Held public hearings on UDO definitions and architectural standards; no vote taken
• Entered closed session for pending and potential litigation; no action taken

Housing Committee - City Council

The regular March 11, 2025 meeting of the City Council Housing Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM in City Hall Council Chambers.

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a one-day retreat to identify and operationalize priority initiatives. The session includes discussions on current projects and investments.

• Discussion of current projects and investments
• Selection and finalization of priority initiatives

The Brevard City Council held a priority-setting retreat on March 7, 2025, to guide the FY 2025-26 budget. Council members participated in exercises to identify and prioritize initiatives, with top items including a Jordan St. bumpout reconfiguration, sidewalk funding, Estatoe Trail easements, a parking/wayfinding plan, diverse housing options, and Sports Complex site planning. The council also created a 'Stay the Course' list of ongoing projects and accepted the retreat notes with minor edits at its April 7, 2025 meeting. Staff will build the budget proposal around the prioritized action items.

• Prioritized Jordan St. bumpout reconfiguration (approx. $50,000) for safety.
• Prioritized exploring increased sidewalk funding to address safety concerns.
• Prioritized completing Estatoe Trail easements.
• Prioritized creating a city-wide parking and wayfinding sign plan.
• Prioritized encouraging diverse housing options.
• Prioritized Sports Complex site planning, linking with Ecusta Trail funding.
• Created a 'Stay the Course' list of ongoing projects, including trail-related zoning and downtown parking study.
• Accepted retreat notes with edits on April 7, 2025.

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will hold a special-called meeting on March 6, 2025 to reconsider motions and actions taken at their February 27 meeting regarding employee wages. No other business is listed.

• Reconsideration of motions and actions from the Feb. 27, 2025 meeting concerning employee wages

The Brevard ABC Board voted to rescind two motions from its February 27, 2025 meeting that had raised employee wages to $23.15 per hour and given a 28% increase to those earning over $23.15. The board discussed a new raise plan, with the general manager recommending a $4.00 per hour increase to a $21.00 starting wage, and agreed a budget amendment is needed before approving raises at the next meeting. The board also voted to move future meetings to the ABC Store at 10:00am and to have ABC staff take minutes instead of city staff.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the February 27, 2025 minutes after removing Selena Coffey's name.
• Rescinded the motion from Feb. 27 that increased all employees' hourly wage to $23.15.
• Rescinded the motion from Feb. 27 that gave employees making over $23.15 hourly a 28% pay increase.
• Discussed a budget amendment to fund future raises, with a $4.00/hour increase to $21.00 starting wage recommended.
• Voted to move future ABC Board meetings to the ABC Store at 10:00am and to have ABC staff record minutes and stop city staff from doing so.
• Scheduled the next meeting for March 27, 2025 at 10:00am at the ABC Store, 350A North Broad Street.

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will consider a DEQ Sewer Collection Permit and a Mills Avenue Culvert project. They will also receive updates on several ongoing sewer, water, and stormwater projects.

• DEQ Sewer Collection Permit
• Mills Avenue Culvert
• Gallimore Sewer Rehabilitation Project update
• Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project update
• Stormwater Masterplan Update

The Public Works & Utilities Committee received updates on infrastructure projects, including a sinkhole on Mills Avenue caused by a rusted culvert, with repair costs estimated between $100,000 and $200,000. The committee scheduled meetings to review stormwater masterplan proposals and interview firms, and discussed a potential conflict of interest for a member. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled March 20, 2025 meeting to shortlist stormwater masterplan firms
• Scheduled April 8, 2025 meeting to interview stormwater masterplan firms

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Brevard Board of Adjustment scheduled for March 4, 2025, has been cancelled.

ABC Board

The ABC Board meeting scheduled for Monday, March 3, 2025, at 9:00 AM has been cancelled.

ABC Board

The Brevard ABC Board will meet to review a manager's report and sales update. The board is scheduled to discuss wages and respond to an audit letter.

• Discussion of wages
• Response and discussion from audit letter
• Manager’s report and sales update

The Brevard ABC Board voted unanimously to increase wages for all employees. Employees earning below the living wage of $23.15/hour will be raised to that amount, and all other employees will receive a 28% increase, effective with the next payroll. The board also discussed an audit overage and directed staff to seek proposals for new auditors.

• Approved raising employees earning below $23.15/hour to $23.15/hour (unanimous)
• Approved 28% wage increase for employees earning above $23.15/hour (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring budget amendment for wage increases to next meeting
• Agreed to request three proposals for new auditors

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board will meet to provide feedback on draft trail rules and etiquette. These rules were created by Henderson County’s RTAC committee and are pending adoption.

• Review of Henderson County proposed trail rules and etiquette document

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to provide formal recommendations on architectural standards and related changes. The board will also review an overview of the Green Growth Audit.

• Formal Recommendation on TXT-25-003 Architectural Standards
• Formal Recommendation on TXT-25-003 Related Changes
• Green Growth Audit Overview

The Brevard Planning Board voted to recommend two definitions for the city's architectural standards update: one for 'New Construction' and one for 'Residential Zoning District.' The board chose Option #3 for the residential definition, which applies to all zoning districts except General Industrial. The motion passed with one dissenting vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved definition for 'New Construction' (additions/substantial improvements at 75% threshold, two trade permits) (5-1)
• Approved definition for 'Residential Zoning District' as Option #3: any district permitting residential uses except General Industrial (5-1)
• Approved agenda with public comments moved above New Business (unanimous)
• Approved January 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee will meet to review non-profit application submissions. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and public comment.

• Review of non-profit application submissions

The Finance, Human Resources and Citizen Appointment Committee reviewed non-profit funding requests for the upcoming FY26 budget and recommended a total of $127,500 in funding, down from $343,632 requested. The committee used a color-coded system to mark recommendations, with several organizations receiving no funding or reduced amounts. Further discussion was noted for Heart of Brevard and Mary C. Jenkins Community Center before final decisions.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended $127,500 total for FY26 non-profit funding, with individual amounts as listed
• Recommended $7,500 for Bread of Life
• Recommended $5,000 for Children's Center
• Recommended $5,000 for The Cove
• Recommended $5,000 for The Haven
• Recommended $31,000 for Heart of Brevard (voluntary portion; $19,000 contractually obligated)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The City Council Public Safety Committee will meet to receive updates on several departmental matters. The session includes reports on police workplace culture, traffic calming, and fire department transitions.

• Police Department Workplace Culture Study update
• Update on Traffic Calming Measures
• Fire Department Transition update

The committee received updates on the selection of Berry Dunn to conduct the Brevard Police Department workplace culture study, pending city council approval, and on traffic calming measures across several intersections. Fire Chief Bobby Cooper announced his retirement effective February 28, 2025, with Bradley Elmore named interim chief. No formal votes were taken on these items; the agenda and minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received update on Berry Dunn selection for police culture study (pending council approval)
• Received traffic calming updates for Probart, Railroad, McLean, Carver, Carolina, and Fisher intersections
• Noted Fire Chief Bobby Cooper's retirement effective Feb 28, 2025
• Noted Bradley Elmore as interim fire chief
• Scheduled next meeting for March 24, 2025

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and notes, discuss Land Bank land preservation, receive an update on housekeeping and janitorial issues, and set the next meeting date.

• Discussion of Land Bank land preservation
• Update on housekeeping and janitorial issues

The Rosenwald Community Advisory Board heard presentations on a land trust model for affordable housing and discussed its potential application to land on Carver Street. The board also discussed a proposal to grant city-budgeted funds to the Mary C. Jenkins Community and Cultural Center Board for landscaping and kitchen cleaning, and received an update on a Housing Assistance Corporation project. No formal votes were taken on these substantive items; the board only approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda as amended to add Housing Assistance Corporation update (all in favor)
• Approved October 17, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting notes (all in favor)
• Discussed land trust model for affordable housing; expressed interest in further conversation
• Discussed granting city-budgeted funds to MCJCC Board for landscaping and kitchen cleaning; Karen Darity to take proposal to MCJCC Board
• Heard update on Housing Assistance Corporation project to build 13 single-family homes; proposal to go to City Council Housing Committee

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee will review the county's Recreation Master Plan and consider approval of minutes from the January 15 meeting. A public comment period is scheduled.

• Review of the County's Recreation Master Plan
• Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Setting next meeting date for March 19, 2025

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee endorsed a proposal from Mountain True to build an improved boat ramp at the Wilson Road site, with all members voting in favor of sending a positive recommendation to the city council. The committee also discussed the county's recreation master plan, requesting staff to ask the county about its active recreation plans and to begin a comprehensive master planning process for the city's Sports Complex. No other formal decisions were made.

• Endorsed Mountain True's boat ramp proposal, sending positive recommendation to city council (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended to add Wilson Road Boat Ramp item (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Requested staff ask county about active recreation plan and invite county representative to future meeting
• Requested staff begin comprehensive master planning process for city's Sports Complex, including public engagement
• Agreed to revisit Bicycle Pedestrian Plan and have staff address advisory group role
• Requested next month's agenda include report on Franklin Park playground equipment

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold a regular meeting covering consent items such as tax settlements, removal of sidewalk usage fees, and an Eastabrook Avenue survey exemption. New business includes a contribution for Fairhaven Meadows, change orders and funding gap for Times Arcade Alley, and approval of a designer for the City Hall building envelope inspection. A special presentation on the priority setting retreat prologue is also scheduled.

• Amendment to Fee Schedule – Removal of Sidewalk Usage Fees
• 2024 Unpaid Taxes and Authorization to Advertise and Begin Enforced Collection Remedies
• Fairhaven Meadows Contribution
• Times Arcade Alley Change Orders and Funding Gap
• City Hall Building Envelope Inspection Designer Approval

The Brevard City Council unanimously approved a $1.169 million loan to Commonwealth Companies for the Fairhaven Meadows 42-unit affordable housing project at 1505 Asheville Highway, funded through a combination of city funds. The council also approved $373,000 in change orders and alternative funding for the Times Arcade Alley project (3-1), and approved several routine items including a fee schedule amendment and a survey contract exemption. A closed session was held to discuss pending litigation against HCA, with no official action taken.

• Approved $1.169M loan to Commonwealth Companies for Fairhaven Meadows housing project (unanimous)
• Approved $373,000 in change orders and alternative funding for Times Arcade Alley project (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda including tax settlement report, unpaid taxes collection, and sidewalk fee removal
• Approved Mini-Brooks Act exemption for Eastabrook Avenue survey with McAbee and Associates ($2,800)
• Approved City Hall building envelope inspection designer recommendation (Terracon, Walker, BECS)
• Approved agenda amendment adding closed session for pending litigation vs. HCA
• Excused Council Member Aaron Baker from meeting (unanimous)
• Held closed session on pending litigation; no official action taken

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee will meet to discuss the Heart of Brevard Walkability Assessment. The committee will also address inquiries regarding downtown business sidewalks.

• Heart of Brevard Walkability Assessment
• Downtown Business Sidewalk Inquiries

The Downtown Master Plan Committee reviewed the Heart of Brevard walkability assessment, which identified 237 findings, and discussed addressing safety issues and standardizing streetlights. The committee also discussed sidewalk usage compliance issues, including a phone booth, a butterfly bench, and a white squirrel statue, and considered leasing these items. No formal decisions were made; the committee scheduled its next meeting for March 18, 2025.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 meeting unanimously
• Scheduled next meeting for March 18, 2025 at 4:00pm

Housing Committee - City Council

The regular meeting of the City Council Housing Committee scheduled for February 11, 2025, has been cancelled. No other business was listed.

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works & Utilities Committee will meet to receive updates on several infrastructure projects. The discussion focuses on sewer rehabilitation and water treatment plant renovations.

• Gallimore Sewer Rehab update
• Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Project
• Water Treatment Plant Renovation update
• KCI Wastewater Treatment Plant update

The committee unanimously approved a motion to set the wastewater treatment plant upgrade capacities: 3.0 million gallons per day (MGD) for Phase II and 4.0 MGD for Phase III, along with headworks upgrades in Phase I. The decision was based on a KCI presentation estimating the project would double the city's wastewater capacity from 1.6 to 4.0 MGD, serving the city for 20+ years. Other items discussed included traffic circle retaining wall aesthetics, sewer rehabilitation savings, and a water treatment plant renovation update, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved 3.0 MGD capacity for Phase II and 4.0 MGD for Phase III of WWTP upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved headworks upgrades in Phase I of WWTP project (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review two applications for zoning variances. The board will also elect officers and approve the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Variance request VAR-24-007 by Spencer Jones and Betsy Watson (PIN# 8596-48-9259-000)
• Variance request VAR-24-008 by Tore Borhaug of Parashift Holdings LLC (PIN# 8596-26-6331-000)
• Election of officers
• Approval of 2025 meeting schedule

The Brevard Board of Adjustment granted a variance to Spencer Jones and Betsy Watson to place a 10'x16' shed in the front yard at 1190 Ecusta Road, with a condition that it be set back 15 feet from the property line at 1180 Ecusta Road. The board denied two variance requests by Tore Borhaug of Parashift Holdings LLC for lots at Osborne Road and Victore Lane: one to allow two principal buildings per lot and another to reduce the front-yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet. The board also approved the agenda, minutes with a revision, and re-elected officers.

• Granted variance VAR-24-007 for shed in front yard at 1190 Ecusta Rd, with 15-ft setback condition (unanimous)
• Denied variance VAR-24-008 to allow two principal buildings per lot on Osborne Rd/Victore Ln lots (unanimous)
• Denied variance VAR-24-008 to reduce front-yard setback to 5 ft on Osborne Rd/Victore Ln lots (unanimous)
• Approved minutes with revision to remove sentence about sign being 'new' (unanimous)
• Re-elected Peter Offen as Chair and Tad Fogel as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances for social district expansion. The body will also review an evidence room audit report and consider budget amendments for insurance proceeds and a mower purchase.

• Public hearing: Proposed Amendment to Brevard Code of Ordinances Chapter 43-5(1) - Social District Expansion
• Budget Amendment 25-03: Insurance Proceeds
• Budget Amendment 25-04: Mower purchase, NCLM Safety Grant
• Proposed Amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Chapters 12 and 19 - Signs
• Evidence Room Audit Report presentation

The Brevard City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance expanding the downtown social district boundaries to align with the Heart of Brevard Municipal Service District, excluding certain properties, and extending west on Main Street to Oaklawn Avenue. The council also unanimously approved a statement clarifying that local law enforcement does not enforce immigration status. Both actions were approved without dissent.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-08 expanding social district boundaries (unanimous)
• Adopted statement on immigration enforcement policy (unanimous)
• Approved sign ordinance amendment with 30-day pre-election display window (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment 25-03 for $116,000 in insurance proceeds (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment 25-04 for $12,900 mower purchase with $5,000 grant (unanimous)
• Approved property tax release of $86.40 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including committee minutes and correspondence (unanimous)
• Held closed session on personnel matter; no action taken (unanimous)

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board will review comments on proposed trail amenities and work toward a consensus on the final list. Staff from McAdams (formerly TPD) will also provide an update on the design of trailheads and parking areas. A formal vote on amenities will occur later in the design process.

• Review of ETAB member comments on proposed trail amenities
• Board to seek consensus on amenity list for the Ecusta Trail
• Update from McAdams on trailhead and parking area design progress
• Public comment period scheduled

Planning Board

The Brevard Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review a draft of architectural standards, discussed under new business. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and an opportunity for public comment.

• Architectural Standards Draft Review

The Brevard Planning Board held a regular meeting on January 28, 2025, and reviewed a draft of updated architectural standards presented by staff and consultant Plusurbia. No formal action was taken; the board unanimously agreed the document reflects prior discussions. Staff will bring revised draft language for a recommendation at the February meeting.

• Approved agenda with public comments moved up (unanimous)
• Approved December 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed architectural standards draft; no formal action taken

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No substantive policy decisions, contracts, or appointments are listed for action.

The Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee discussed a proposed code of ethics for appointed committee members but took no formal action, agreeing to continue discussions at a future meeting. The committee reviewed the proposal, which would set standards for behavior, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and removal procedures, and debated whether to use one standard for all committees or separate standards for statutory and elective committees. No decisions were made on the code's content or structure.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed code of ethics for appointed committee members; no action taken
• Scheduled next meeting for February 24, 2025

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The Brevard City Council Public Safety Committee will hold a routine meeting to review updates on the Police Department Workplace Culture Study and Traffic Calming Measures. The body will also receive the Fire Department's 2024 Annual Report and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. No specific votes on new ordinances or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Police Department Workplace Culture Study Update
• Update on Traffic Calming Measures
• City of Brevard Fire Department 2024 Annual Report
• Approval of Minutes from January 6, 2025 Meeting

The Public Safety Committee received updates on the police department workplace culture study, traffic calming measures, and the fire department's 2024 annual report. No formal votes were taken on these items; the committee voiced support for the police culture study and discussed potential traffic calming projects. The minutes from January 6, 2025, were approved with typographical corrections.

• Approved January 6, 2025 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Supported police department workplace culture study with Berry Dunn as top candidate
• Discussed traffic calming measures for Fisher Road, Railroad Avenue, Oaklawn/Carver, Carolina/Shipman
• Received 2024 Fire Department Annual Report; noted 176-call increase over 2023

ABC Board

This is a routine regular meeting of the Brevard ABC Board. The board will discuss a follow-up to the ABC audit and hear the manager's report on sales. No votes or decisions are scheduled on specific items.

• Follow-up discussion of ABC audit
• Manager’s report with sales updates

The Brevard ABC Board approved sending a letter to Gould Killian CPA Firm requesting reimbursement for audit cost overages, after the final audit exceeded the estimate by over $5,150. The board also discussed changing audit firms for the upcoming year but deferred that decision to the next meeting. November and December 2024 sales were reported as up 5.5% and $35,101 over the prior year, respectively.

• Approved motion to draft and send letter to Gould Killian CPA Firm requesting refund of audit overages (unanimous)
• Deferred decision on changing audit firms to next meeting
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 5, 2024 regular and closed sessions (unanimous)

City Council

The Brevard City Council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding signs and the Pisgah Gateway District. The council will also consider a fee schedule amendment for utility tap fees, a resolution for a Jimmy Carter memorial wall, and a discussion on public interests for the Azalea Avenue property. A closed session is scheduled for pending litigation.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to UDO Chapters 12 and 19 – Signs
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to UDO Chapters 2,3,4,5,8,10,12,13 – Pisgah Gateway District
• Resolution re Jimmy Carter Memorial Wall Installation in Clemson Plaza
• Proposed amendment to City of Brevard Fee Schedule – Utility Tap Fees
• Guiding Public Interests and Engagement Summary for Azalea Avenue Property

The Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-04, readopting the Pisgah Gateway Mixed Use (PGX) zoning district text and amending the Future Land Use Map, after a new state law (SL 2024-57) invalidated the previous November adoption. The Council also approved a fee schedule amendment waiving utility tap fees during declared states of emergency, endorsed guiding public interests for an affordable housing project on Azalea Avenue, and approved transitioning a part-time planner position to full-time. A public hearing was held on a proposed sign ordinance amendment, but action was deferred to the February 3 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-04 readopting PGX zoning district and amending Future Land Use Map (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 waiving utility tap fees during declared states of emergency (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-09 endorsing guiding public interests for Azalea Avenue affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved transitioning part-time planner position to full-time (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-07 for Jimmy Carter Memorial Wall in Clemson Plaza (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-08 approving Mini Brooks Act exemption for Estatoe Trail Boardwalk Assessment (consent agenda)
• Proclaimed Jan 24, 2025 as Brevard Music Center Day and presented Key to the City
• Proclaimed Feb 2, 2025 as White Squirrel Day

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

The regular meeting scheduled for January 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2025.

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

The City Council Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee will meet to review the county's Recreation Master Plan, follow up on a new map for the Bracken Trail/Climbing Trail Loop, and receive an update on the Estatoe Trail Crossing. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment. No financial decisions or rezonings are on the agenda.

• Review of County’s Recreation Master Plan
• Follow-up on new map for Bracken Trail/Climbing Trail Loop
• Update on Estatoe Trail Crossing

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee discussed several items but made no formal votes on substantive matters. They reached consensus to focus the soccer complex scope of work on immediate needs like restrooms, ADA accessibility, and parking, deferring a comprehensive master plan. They also agreed to purchase one sunshade for the Skate Park at an estimated $9,300 and requested a safety report on Franklin Park playground equipment for the February meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to focus soccer complex scope on restrooms, ADA, parking
• Agreed to purchase one sunshade for Skate Park (est. $9,300)
• Requested safety report on Franklin Park playground equipment for February

Housing Committee - City Council

The City Council Housing Committee will meet to receive updates on funding and public interest statements. The body is reviewing specific project developments and funding requests.

• Update on Fairhaven Meadows funding request
• Draft Public Interest Statements for Azalea Avenue Project

The City Council Housing Committee met on January 14, 2025, and approved the agenda and minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting. They received an update on the Fairhaven Meadows funding request and discussed draft public interest statements for the Azalea Avenue project. No final decisions were made on these items; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved agenda for January 14, 2025 meeting
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 meeting
• Set next meeting for February 11, 2025 at 3:45pm

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

The City Council Public Works & Utilities Committee will meet to receive updates on a pump station project and a KCI field trip. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Update on Pump Station Project
• Update on KCI Field Trip

The Public Works & Utilities Committee received updates on the pump station project, noting progress on design and easements, and on a KCI field trip reviewing wastewater treatment technologies. No formal decisions were made; the agenda and prior minutes were approved. The next meeting is set for February 5, 2025.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 5, 2024 minutes with typo correction (7% to 75%) (unanimous)

Downtown Master Plan Committee - City Council

The City Council Downtown Master Plan Committee will consider a mural art project proposed by Looking Glass Realty, a lease for outdoor dining at the barber shop, and options for bump-outs at Times Arcade Alley and Jordan Street. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Looking Glass Realty mural art project application
• Barber Shop outdoor dining area lease
• Times Arcade Alley/Jordan Street bump-out options

The Downtown Master Plan Committee recommended approval of a mural on the back of Looking Glass Realty facing the Jordan parking lot, with all members voting in favor. The committee also directed city staff to proceed with a series of safety improvements at the Times Arcade Alley/Jordan Street bump-out, including guardrails, crosswalk painting, and signage consolidation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended mural project for Looking Glass Realty to City Council (unanimous)
• Directed staff to install 6-inch guardrails on both sides of the alley
• Directed staff to remove truncated domes next to the utility pole
• Directed staff to consolidate signage on the Broad Street side of the alley
• Directed staff to place benches along the guardrails
• Directed staff to paint crosswalk and stop bar
• Directed staff to add pathway indicator for visually impaired pedestrians
• Scheduled next meeting for February 12, 2025

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Brevard Board of Adjustment scheduled for January 7, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the fee schedule for utility tap fees. Other business includes a first reading of an ordinance for voluntary contiguous annexation of property on Forest Hill Drive, and discussion of the Age Friendly Brevard Action Plan, non-profit funding policy amendments, and 2025 legislative requests.

• Public hearing on proposed amendment to City fee schedule for utility tap fees
• First reading of ordinance for voluntary contiguous annexation of Mills Ave Properties, LLC / Forest Hill Drive
• Consideration of Proclamation No. 2024-26 declaring a state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Helene
• Resolution in support of Tobacco 21 to combat youth vaping and nicotine addiction
• Amendments to City Manager Employment Agreement

The Brevard City Council accepted the Age Friendly Brevard Action Plan 2025 (4-1) and approved the voluntary contiguous annexation of four vacant parcels on Forest Hill Drive owned by Mills Ave Properties, LLC. The council also adopted a new Nonprofit Funding Policy, approved the city's 2025 legislative requests (including a $52M request for the wastewater treatment plant), and set a public hearing for a proposed utility tap fee waiver amendment.

• Accepted Age Friendly Brevard Action Plan 2025 (4-1, Daniel opposed)
• Approved voluntary contiguous annexation of four Forest Hill Drive parcels (unanimous)
• Adopted Nonprofit Funding Policy with 1% cap and reporting requirements (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 legislative requests including $52M for WWTP replacement (unanimous)
• Approved NCLM legislative priorities (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager employment agreement amendments (unanimous)
• Approved property tax releases totaling $2,950.08 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled Budget Workshop to April 11 and added April 21 meeting (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

The City Council Public Safety Committee will receive an overview of quarterly pedestrian incidents from the Fire Department, an update on traffic calming measures, and an evidence audit report from the Police Department. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the November 25, 2024 meeting and set a date for the next meeting.

• Overview of quarterly pedestrian incidents by Fire Department
• Update on traffic calming measures
• Evidence audit report by Police Department

The committee reviewed a police evidence audit required due to a new evidence specialist, finding a 99.5% accuracy rate against the 95% industry standard. Of 3,543 items, 19 were unaccounted for, none tied to active cases, with four potential high-risk items (three suspected marijuana, one pills). The department has implemented a barcoding system and new policy, with next steps including a camera system and an independent audit for evidence relocation. No formal decisions were made; the committee discussed the report and suggested presenting it to City Council.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 25, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 27, 2025 at 3:30pm