Sylva public meetings in 2022
7 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the audit report for fiscal year 2021-2022 and the budget calendar for FY 2023-2024. The body will also consider a personnel request for the Fire Department and the cancellation of December 22 meetings.
- Audit Report for FY 2021-2022
- FY 2023-2024 Budget Calendar
- Fire Department Personnel Request
- Cancellation of December 22, 2022 Board of Commissioner and Planning Board meetings
The Board of Commissioners approved a request for the Fire Chief and Town Manager to seek additional personnel funding from Jackson County. The Board also approved the FY 2023-2024 budget calendar and received a clean audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
- Authorized Fire Chief and Town Manager to approach Jackson County regarding additional fire personnel (Unanimous)
- Approved FY 2023-2024 budget calendar (Unanimous)
- Cancelled December 22, 2022 regular board meeting (Unanimous)
- Cancelled December 22, 2022 planning board meeting (Unanimous)
- Scheduled 2022 Holiday Lunch for December 15, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (Unanimous)
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and discuss an amendment to Section 30 regarding Streets and Sidewalks (Public Solicitation). The body will also consider a grant application resolution for Jackson County and a board appointment for TWSA.
- Public hearing on Ordinance Amendment: Section 30 Streets and Sidewalks (Public Solicitation)
- Jackson County Municipal Grant Application Resolution
- TWSA Board Appointment
The Board approved a resolution to apply for a Jackson County Municipal Grant to launch a Sylva Art Walk. A proposed panhandling ordinance was discussed but failed to move forward. The Board also reappointed a member to the TWSA board.
- Approved resolution to apply for Jackson County Municipal Grant for Sylva Art Walk (unanimous)
- Reappointed Michael (Mick) McCardle to a third term on the TWSA board (unanimous)
- Proposed panhandling ordinance amendment died for lack of a motion
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
The Planning Board will meet to review and discuss agricultural uses in city limits. The board will also vote on the approval of meeting minutes from July and September 2022.
- Discussion of agricultural uses in city limits
The Planning Board reviewed and proposed specific changes to the zoning ordinance regarding agricultural uses. The board established proposed limits on the number of hens and roosters allowed based on lot size and required specific setbacks from property lines.
- Approved July 28, 2022, minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 15, 2022, minutes (unanimous)
- Proposed 15-foot minimum setback from property lines for chicken coops and pens
- Proposed 50-foot setback from adjoining residential units for chicken coops and pens
- Proposed limit of 10 hens for lots between 7,000 square feet and 1 acre
- Proposed limit of 20 hens for lots greater than 1 acre
- Proposed limit of one rooster for every 10 hens
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss updates to the Allen Street Project ordinance and the Jackson County Emergency Operations Plan. The meeting includes reports from town departments and presentations from the Police Department. The board will also consider canceling the November 24 meetings.
- Allen Street Project Ordinance Update
- Jackson County Emergency Operations Plan/Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Police Department Community Care Program Presentation
- Proposed cancellation of November 24 Board of Commissioner and Planning Board meetings
- Discussion on Board participation in the Christmas Parade
The Board of Commissioners approved an updated ordinance for the Allen Street Capital Project to accurately reflect geological exploration costs. The Board also adopted the Jackson County Emergency Operations Plan and cancelled meetings scheduled for November 24, 2022.
- Approved amended Allen Street Capital Project Ordinance including $63,500 for geological exploration (unanimous)
- Approved Jackson County Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)
- Cancelled November 24, 2022 Board of Commissioners Meeting (unanimous)
- Cancelled November 24, 2022 Planning Board Meeting (unanimous)
- Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
- Removed closed session from agenda (unanimous)
- Agreed to participate in the Christmas parade using decorated wagons
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review ordinance updates and awards for the Allen Street and Bryson Park projects. The body will also discuss a resolution of intent for streets and sidewalks and the Planning Board bylaws.
- Allen Street Project Ordinance Update
- Bryson Park Project Ordinance Update
- Allen Street Award Approval
- Resolution of Intent-Section 30: Streets and Sidewalks
- Poteet Bathroom Discussion
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a resolution for the NC Department of Commerce Rural Transformation Grant Fund. The body will also consider a take-home vehicle policy for the Police Department and a sculpture for Bridge Park.
- NC Department of Commerce Rural Transformation Grant Fund resolution
- Police Department Take-home Vehicle Policy
- Bridge Park Sculpture discussion
- Proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a proclamation for Constitution Week 2022 and an ordinance amendment. The meeting includes reports from the Mayor, Commissioners, and Manager.
- Ordinance Amendment--Chapter 4: Alcoholic Beverages-Social District Hours Update
- Proclamation for Constitution Week 2022