Sylva public meetings in 2024
23 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)
The Sylva Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of a new commercial pumper truck for the Fire Department, appropriating $495,300 from the Fire Department Capital Reserve Fund. The board also approved a proclamation declaring January 1, 2025 as Sally May Campbell Day, and set the 2025 meeting schedule for the Economic Development Committee. The audit report for fiscal year 2024 was presented with a clean opinion and no findings.
- Approved purchase of commercial pumper truck and $495,300 appropriation from Fire Department Capital Reserve Fund (unanimous)
- Approved proclamation declaring January 1, 2025 as Sally May Campbell Day (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Economic Development Committee meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)
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.
The Sylva Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the Creating Outdoor Recreation Economies Strategic Plan, approved a corrected facade grant amount, and voted to return to two regular board meetings per month instead of one work session. They also reappointed Jeff Goss to the TWSA board, approved the FY 2025-2026 budget calendar, and canceled meetings falling on Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
- Adopted Creating Outdoor Recreation Economies Strategic Plan (unanimous)
- Approved corrected Ilda facade grant award of $1,123 (unanimous)
- Returned to two board meetings per month (unanimous)
- Reappointed Jeff Goss to TWSA board for third term (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2025-2026 budget calendar (unanimous)
- Scheduled economic development committee meeting for Dec. 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. (unanimous)
- Canceled Nov. 28, 2024 regular board and planning board meetings (unanimous)
- Canceled Dec. 26, 2024 regular board and planning board meetings (unanimous)
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
The Sylva Board of Commissioners held a work session on October 24, 2024, where they unanimously approved amended street closure resolutions for Treat Street and WCU’s Homecoming Parade. The board also approved the meeting agenda, entered a closed session for economic development with no action taken, and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved emergency amended event street closure resolutions for Treat Street and WCU's Homecoming Parade (unanimous)
- Entered closed session for economic development pursuant to NCGS. 143-318-11(a)(4) (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting at 10:19 a.m. (unanimous)
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
The Sylva Board of Commissioners unanimously authorized the Fire Department to proceed with bidding for a new pumper truck, funded from capital reserves. The board also amended Planning Board term limits to four terms, reappointed four members, made appointments to the Economic Development Committee, approved three façade grants, and approved a special event alcohol permit. All decisions were unanimous.
- Authorized Fire Department to proceed with pumper truck bid process (unanimous)
- Amended Planning Board term limits to 4 terms (unanimous)
- Reappointed Geoffrey Hirsch, Rose Bauguess, Russ Harris, Kendall Waldrop to Planning Board (unanimous)
- Recused Commissioner Jones from Economic Development Committee vote (unanimous)
- Appointed Marne Harris and Josh Carpenter to ex-officio EDC seats (unanimous)
- Appointed Jack Hennessee and Don Hensley to 1-year EDC terms (unanimous)
- Appointed Donald Green, Tim Jones, Johnny Maney to 3-year EDC terms (unanimous)
- Approved three façade grants and special event alcohol permit (unanimous)
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
The Sylva Board of Commissioners held a work session on September 26, 2024, with no substantive decisions made. The board discussed planning board term limits and appointments, economic development committee applications, and a historical sign proposal, but took no formal action. The agenda was approved unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 9:32 a.m.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 9:32 a.m. (unanimous)
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
The Sylva Board of Commissioners unanimously denied proposed revisions to Chapter 30 (Streets and Sidewalks) after public opposition. The board also approved several special event alcohol requests, street closures, facade grants, fee schedule changes, and a request to seek a 50/50 ABC distribution rate from Jackson County.
- Denied ordinance amendment to Chapter 30: Streets and Sidewalks (unanimous)
- Approved proclamation for Constitution Week Sept 17-23, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved alcohol request for Uncomplicated Kitchen croquet tournament Oct 5 (unanimous)
- Approved alcohol request for Ward's Plumbing event Oct 2 (unanimous)
- Approved street closures for Treat Street, WCU Homecoming, Christmas Parade, Greening Up the Mountains (unanimous)
- Approved two MSSA facade grants up to $3,000 each (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2024-2025 fee schedule changes for Bridge Park (unanimous)
- Approved request to Jackson County for 50/50 ABC distribution rates for 5 years (unanimous)
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
The Sylva Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes on substantive matters. They heard a tourism presentation from Jackson County TDA and discussed proposed fee changes for Bridge Park rentals, including new alcohol, food truck, and vendor tent fees. No decisions were made on these items.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 10:23 a.m. (unanimous)
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
The Sylva Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing for September 12, 2024, on amendments to the solicitation ordinance (Chapter 30: Streets and Sidewalks), after residents expressed concerns. The board also unanimously approved the establishment of the Economic Development Committee and its rules of procedure, and approved an alcohol request for the Jackson County Farmer's Market fundraiser on September 7, 2024.
- Scheduled public hearing on solicitation ordinance for September 12, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved resolution establishing Economic Development Committee and rules of procedure (unanimous)
- Approved alcohol request for Jackson County Farmer's Market fundraiser on September 7, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
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
The Sylva Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed amending the solicitation ordinance to prohibit public solicitation at intersections on Highway 107, Business Highway 23, and Grindstaff Cove Road, with a third offense as a misdemeanor; a vote is scheduled for August 8, 2024. They also discussed draft rules for an Economic Development Committee, with a residency requirement to be added, and agreed to establish the committee and approve the rules at the August 8 meeting. Staff reports covered various projects and updates.
- Discussed solicitation ordinance amendment; vote set for Aug. 8 (no action taken)
- Discussed Economic Development Committee rules; vote set for Aug. 8 (no action taken)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 10:20 a.m. (unanimous)
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
The Board approved a $30,000 grant application for traffic safety and authorized a new Saturday farmers market at Bridge Park. Additionally, the Board approved three façade grants and a request to serve alcohol at a September event.
- Approved $30,000 NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant application (unanimous)
- Approved Saturday market at Bridge Park for Jackson County farmers (unanimous)
- Approved alcohol service for Social District Celebration at Bridge Park on Sept 21 (unanimous)
- Approved three MSSA façade grants for Remax Realty, Innovation Brewing, and McGuire Estate (unanimous)
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Commissioners will review the budget ordinance and fee schedule for fiscal year 2024-2025. The agenda also includes a facade grant application approval and updates to board rules of procedure.
- FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
- FY 2024-2025 Fee Schedule
- MSSA Facade Grant Application Approval
- Mountain Projects Board Appointment
- Board Rules of Procedure
The Sylva Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance and fee schedule during their regular meeting. The board also approved two MSSA façade grant applications and appointed Commissioner Mark Jones to the Mountain Projects board. Additionally, the board discussed proposed changes to their rules of procedure and an economic development board.
- Approved agenda with a unanimous vote
- Approved consent agenda with a unanimous vote
- Approved FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance with a unanimous vote
- Approved FY 2024-2025 fee schedule with a unanimous vote
- Appointed Mark Jones to the Mountain Projects board with a unanimous vote
- Approved two MSSA façade grant applications for Freedom Pavilion and Wild Kitchen with a unanimous vote
- Adjourned the meeting at 6:09 p.m. with a unanimous vote
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
The Town of Sylva Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing for the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget and administer an oath of office to Commissioner Jonathan Brown. The budget hearing provides a formal opportunity for residents to review proposed town finances before any action is taken. The swearing-in formally recognizes the commissioner's role on the board.
- Public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 town budget
- Swearing-in ceremony for Commissioner Jonathan Brown
- Approval of meeting agenda and adjournment
The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to approve the agenda, close the public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 budget, and swear in newly appointed Commissioner Jonathan Brown. All motions, including the agenda approval, closing the budget hearing, and adjournment, passed with unanimous votes.
- Agenda approved (unanimous)
- FY 2024-2025 budget public hearing closed (unanimous)
- Jonathan Brown sworn in as Commissioner
- Meeting adjourned (unanimous)
SUPPLEMENTAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
The Sylva Board of Commissioners will review various department reports and consider several new business items. These include filling a vacant commissioner seat and approving a Main Street Sylva Association facade grant.
- Appointment to a vacant Board of Commissioner seat
- Main Street Sylva Association Board appointment
- Southwestern NC Home Consortium Board appointment
- MSSA Facade Grant approval
- Proclamation designating June as Pride Month
The Sylva Board of Commissioners appointed Jonathan Brown to fill a vacant seat by ballot vote, with three commissioners choosing Brown and one choosing Sarah Hirsch. The board also approved a Pride Month proclamation for June, approved three Main Street façade grants, and appointed Commissioner Blitz Estridge and Manager Paige Dowling to outside boards. A closed session was held to consult with the town attorney, and no action was taken during it.
- Appointed Jonathan Brown to vacant commissioner seat by ballot (3-1; Estridge, Gelbaugh, Jones for Brown; Waldrop for Hirsch)
- Approved proclamation designating June as Pride Month (unanimous)
- Approved three MSSA façade grant applications with 1:1 match up to $3,000 each (unanimous)
- Appointed Commissioner Blitz Estridge to Main Street Sylva Association board (unanimous)
- Appointed Manager Paige Dowling to Southwestern NC Home Consortium board (unanimous)
- Approved conveying a right-of-way across town property for parcel #7643-85-6440, contingent on sale by the Bradley family to Mainspring Conservation (unanimous)
- Added closed session under NCGS 143-318-11(a)(3) to consult with town attorney; no action taken (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Board will receive a formal presentation of the FY 2024-2025 budget. Discussion is also scheduled regarding appointments for the Southwestern NC Home Consortium and Main Street Sylva Association. Additionally, the Board will review applications for a vacant board seat.
- FY 2024-2025 Budget presentation
- Alcohol service request for Concerts on the Creek
- Southwestern NC Home Consortium appointment discussion
- Main Street Sylva Association Board appointment discussion
- Applications for board seat vacancy
The Board of Commissioners approved requests from Innovation Brewing and Balsam Falls Brewing Company to sell alcohol at upcoming festivities. The board also scheduled a special meeting for May 30 to address a budget hearing and a commissioner vacancy.
- Approved alcohol sales requests for Concerts on the Creek and July 4th festivities (unanimous)
- Scheduled special-called meeting for May 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
- Cancelled June 17, 2024 regular board meeting (unanimous)
- Cancelled June 27, 2024 Planning Board meeting (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
SUPPLEMENTAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
The Board will consider adopting the Pinnacle Park Master Plan. Agenda items also include discussions regarding ABC Board term limits and appointments for Chairman and board members. Various department reports will be presented.
- Adoption of Pinnacle Park Master Plan
- ABC Board term limit discussion
- Appointment of ABC Board Chairman
- Appointment of ABC Board member
- Circles of Hope presentation
The Board unanimously approved the Pinnacle Park Master Plan. They also voted to extend ABC Board term limits from three to four terms and appointed Maurice Moody and David Noland to board positions. A closed session was held for legal and personnel consultations, but no actions were taken during that time.
- Approved Pinnacle Park Master Plan (unanimous)
- Extended ABC Board term limits to four 3-year terms (unanimous)
- Appointed Maurice Moody to fourth term on ABC Board (unanimous)
- Appointed David Noland as ABC Board Chairman for one year (unanimous)
- Entered closed session for legal/personnel consultation (no action taken)
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Pinnacle Park Master Plan. The agenda also includes a closed session to consult with an attorney.
- Discussion of Pinnacle Park Master Plan
- Closed session for attorney consultation pursuant to G.S 143-318.11(a)(3)
The Sylva Board of Commissioners approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously, then held a closed session to consult with the town attorney. No action was taken during closed session. The Pinnacle Park Master Plan was discussed only, with no vote, and the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved the consent agenda (unanimous)
- Entered closed session to consult with the town attorney under NCGS 143-318-11(a)(3) (unanimous)
- Exited closed session; no action taken (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. (unanimous)
SUPPLEMENTAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review reports and discuss new business items. The agenda includes a presentation regarding Vance Street and a report on Pinnacle Park.
- Vance Street Presentation to Family
- Pinnacle Park Report
- Sylva Pride Event Application
- Exterior paint color for Downtown Public Restroom
The Board of Commissioners voted to deny a request for a two-block march on Main Street for the Sylva Pride event. The board also selected a paint color for the downtown public restrooms.
- Denied application for Sylva Pride parade march (3-1)
- Approved battleship gray as the exterior paint color for downtown public restrooms (unanimous)
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on renaming a portion of Municipal Drive to Vance Street. Members will also consider an ordinance amendment for the Public Restroom Project and a contract for the FY 2024-2025 audit.
- Public hearing and action on renaming a portion of Municipal Drive to Vance Street
- Public Restroom Project Ordinance Amendment
- FY 2024-2025 Audit Contract
- Discussion of exterior paint color for the Downtown Public Restroom
The Board approved renaming a section of Municipal Drive to Vance Street. They also authorized additional funding for a public restroom project and awarded a three-year audit contract.
- Approved renaming Municipal Drive from the Sylva Fire Department to Allen Street to Vance Street (unanimous)
- Approved $22,000 appropriation from ARPA funds for public restroom project contingency (unanimous)
- Approved three-year FY 2024-2025 audit contract with Sheila Gahagan, CPA for $24,500 (unanimous)
- Approved sending a funding request letter to NCDOT for Highway 107 project landscaping (unanimous)
SUPPLEMENTAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a design presentation for Mill Street and a special event request for Innovation Brewing. The body will also consider rescheduling a Planning Board meeting.
- Mill Street Design Presentation
- Special Event Request: Innovation Brewing @ Greening Up The Mountains
- Rescheduling March Planning Board Meeting to March 21, 2024
- Proclamation of Appreciation
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a special event permit for Innovation Brewing at Greening Up the Mountains and rescheduled the March Planning Board meeting to March 21. Staff reported construction progress on the downtown restroom and Bridge Park projects, noting both have encountered unsuitable soil conditions. A closed session was held for legal and personnel consultations, during which no actions were taken.
- Approved Innovation Brewing special event permit (unanimous)
- Rescheduled March Planning Board meeting to March 21, 2024 (unanimous)
- Entered closed session for legal/personnel consultation (unanimous)
- No action taken during closed session
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding Bryson Park playground equipment and an ordinance amendment for public solicitation on streets and sidewalks. The body will also select lighting for Mainstreet and discuss renaming a portion of Municipal Drive.
- Public hearing on Bryson Park playground equipment
- Ordinance amendment to Section 30-14 regarding public solicitation on streets and sidewalks
- Selection of lighting for Mainstreet
- Resolution of intent to schedule a public hearing to rename a portion of Municipal Drive
- Rescheduling of the March 28, 2024 meeting to March 21, 2024
The Board approved an amendment to the public solicitation ordinance and selected new street lights for Main Street. A public hearing was scheduled to rename a portion of Municipal Drive, and one regular meeting was rescheduled.
- Approved public solicitation ordinance amendment (3-2)
- Selected Monticello Street Light for Main Street replacement (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for March 14 to rename part of Municipal Drive to Vance Street (unanimous)
- Rescheduled March 28 regular meeting to March 21 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
TOWN OF SYLVA BUDGET WORK SESSION
The Town of Sylva is conducting a work session to review the budget schedule, process, and current financial situation. The body will discuss departmental services, budget priorities, and proposed budget needs.
- Review of budget schedule and process
- Discussion of Town of Sylva assets
- Departmental overview of services and budget planning
- Discussion of proposed budget needs
- Selection of budget focus items
The Sylva Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on January 25, 2024, reviewing the town's financial report as of 12/31/23, tax collection rates, and capital project spending. Department heads presented needs and wants for the upcoming budget, including a $700,000 pumper truck for the fire department and a $100,000 building heat request. No budget decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the only vote was a unanimous motion to adjourn at 2:27 p.m.
- No substantive budget decisions made; session was discussion and review only
- Adjourned at 2:27 p.m. (unanimous)
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several town improvements and a new ordinance. The body is scheduled to introduce a Public Solicitation Ordinance and set a public hearing for that item on February 8, 2024.
- Introduction of Public Solicitation Ordinance
- Scheduling of Public Hearing for February 8, 2024 regarding Public Solicitation Ordinance
- Bryson Park Playground Equipment Presentation
- Discussion of Main Street Lighting light poles
The Sylva Board of Commissioners met Jan. 25, 2024 and approved its agenda and consent agenda by unanimous votes. The board voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing on a public solicitation ordinance for Feb. 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. No decision was made on new Main Street lighting; the board discussed options and will decide at its Feb. 8, 2024 meeting. Interim Town Manager Hicks reported that Feb. 1, 2024 will be his last day in that role.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved the consent agenda (unanimous)
- Scheduled a public hearing on the public solicitation ordinance for Feb. 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
- Recessed for 15 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m. (unanimous)
- Main Street lighting decision deferred to the Feb. 8, 2024 meeting
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Commissioners will consider several board appointments and authorizations for purchasing alliances. The meeting includes a request for staff to develop a panhandling ordinance and the scheduling of a public hearing for Bryson Park playground renovations.
- Request for staff to develop a proposed panhandling ordinance
- Scheduling of a public hearing for Bryson Park playground renovations
- Authorization to join the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance and the Purchasing Cooperative of America
- Appointments to the Rural Planning Organization, Southwestern NC Home Consortium, and Historic Preservation Committee
- Public notice regarding the Bryson Park Playground Equipment Survey
The Sylva Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to request that staff propose a solicitation ordinance, after a motion to draft a panhandling ordinance was withdrawn. The board also appointed Mayor Phillips to the Rural Planning Organization, appointed Commissioner Newman to the Southwestern NC Home Consortium Board, and reappointed Luther Jones to the Historic Preservation Board, all by unanimous votes. It authorized the Town to join the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance and the Purchasing Cooperative of America at no cost, and scheduled a public hearing on Bryson Park playground renovations for February 8, 2024. The agenda and consent agenda were approved unanimously.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Appointed Mayor Phillips to the Rural Planning Organization (unanimous)
- Appointed Commissioner Newman to the Southwestern NC Home Consortium Board (unanimous)
- Reappointed Luther Jones to the Historic Preservation Board (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing on Bryson Park playground renovations for February 8, 2024 (unanimous)
- Authorized joining the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance and Purchasing Cooperative of America, no cost to join (unanimous)
- Requested staff propose a solicitation ordinance (4-1; Waldrop against); earlier panhandling ordinance motion withdrawn