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

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.

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)

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

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)

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

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

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 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 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 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 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)

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

Planning Board

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

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 & 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 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 & 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

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

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 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 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)

Public Works & Utilities - City Council

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 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)

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

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

Public Safety Committee - City Council

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)

Planning Board

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

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

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)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

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)

ABC Board

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)

Planning Board

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 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

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee - City Council

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Planning Board

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)

Public Safety Committee - City Council

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)

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee - City Council

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)

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board

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

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