Sylva public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Board will consider a proclamation naming December 12 as Sally Mae Campbell Day, review the FY 2023‑2024 audit report, and vote on purchasing a fire department pumper truck. It will also set the bi‑monthly schedule for the Economic Development Committee meetings through October 2025.
- Proclamation of Recognition—Sally Mae Campbell Day
- Audit Report—FY 2023‑2024
- Fire Department Pumper Truck Purchase Approval
- Schedule Economic Development Committee Meetings (Feb 13 2025, Apr 10 2025, Jun 12 2025, Aug 14 2025, Oct 9 2025)
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Sylva Board of Commissioners will consider a strategic plan to create outdoor recreation economies on Main Street. They will also address a correction to the MSSA Facade Grant, plan the town's Christmas Parade, set the FY 2025‑2026 budget calendar, and schedule the Economic Development Committee meeting for December 5. Additional items include a work session agenda change and a board appointment.
- Main Street – Creating Outdoor Recreation Economies Strategic Plan
- MSSA Facade Grant Correction
- Christmas Parade – Board Planning
- FY 2025‑2026 Budget Calendar
- Schedule Economic Development Committee Meeting – Dec 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
The Sylva Board of Commissioners will consider emergency amended event street closure resolutions for Treat Street on October 31, 2024 and for the WCU Homecoming Parade on November 1, 2024. The meeting also includes a review of the FY 2025‑2026 budget calendar and a discussion of the work session agenda. Reports from the commissioner, mayor, manager, public works, police, fire, Main Street, TWSA Board, and Pinnacle Park will be presented, followed by a closed‑session item on economic development under G.S. 143‑318.11(a)(4).
- Emergency Amended Event Street Closure Resolutions – Treat Street (Oct 31, 2024)
- Emergency Amended Event Street Closure Resolutions – WCU Homecoming Parade (Nov 1, 2024)
- FY 2025‑2026 Budget Calendar – review only
- Closed session on Economic Development per G.S. 143‑318.11(a)(4)
- Discussion of Work Session Agenda
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
The Sylva Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on items listed in the consent agenda, hear reports from the mayor, commissioners, and manager, and consider several new business items. The new business includes a request by the fire department to purchase a pumper truck, planning board term limits and appointments, economic development committee appointments, approval of MSSA façade grant applications, and a special event alcohol request for a Farm‑to‑Table dinner. The board will also consider a historical sign for a new public restroom.
- Fire Department request to purchase a pumper truck
- Planning Board term limits and appointments
- Economic Development Committee appointments
- MSSA façade grant applications approval
- Special Event request: Farm‑to‑Table dinner alcohol
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
The Sylva Board of Commissioners will hear reports from the mayor, commissioners, manager, Public Works, Police, Fire, Main Street and the TWSA Board. In new business, the Board will consider term limits and appointments for the Planning Board. Commissioners will also discuss applications to the Economic Development Committee and a proposal for a historical sign at a new public restroom.
- Planning Board term limits and appointments
- Economic Development Committee applications – discussion only
- Historical sign at new public restroom – discussion only
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and discuss amendments to Chapter 30 regarding streets and sidewalks. The meeting includes reviews of special event alcohol requests and street closure resolutions. Members will also consider a fee schedule amendment for FY 2024-2025.
- Public hearing and action on Ordinance Amendment: Chapter 30--Streets and Sidewalks
- FY 2024-2025 Fee Schedule Amendment
- Street closure resolutions for Treat Street, WCU Homecoming Parade, Christmas Parade, and Greening Up the Mountains
- Alcohol requests for Uncomplicated Kitchen Croquet Tournament and Wards Plumbing Employee Appreciation Event
- Approval of MSSA Facade Grant Applications
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive reports from town departments and a presentation from the Jackson County TDA. The board will also discuss potential amendments to the FY 2024-2025 fee schedule.
- Jackson County TDA presentation by Nick Breedlove
- Discussion of FY 2024-2025 Fee Schedule Amendment
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Sylva Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss an ordinance amendment regarding Chapter 30: Streets and Sidewalks. The agenda also includes reports from the Mayor, Commissioners, and Town Manager, as well as a public comment period.
- Ordinance Amendment: Chapter 30: Streets and Sidewalks
- Economic Development Committee Rules of Procedure
- Special Event Request: Jackson County Farmers Market Fundraiser--Alcohol Request
- Manager's Report
- Public Comments
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review departmental reports and discuss two new business items. These items are for discussion only and no final decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of Solicitation Ordinance
- Discussion of Draft Economic Development Committee Rules of Procedure
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Sylva Board of Commissioners will review reports from town officials and discuss several new business items. These include grant applications for highway safety and MSSA facades, as well as a special event alcohol request.
- NC Governor's Highway Safety Program—Local Government Grant
- MSSA Facade Grant Applications Approval
- Social District Celebration Alcohol Request
- Fire Department Firefighter of the Year Award
- WNC From the Ground Up-Market Request