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Sylva public meetings in 2025

26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 11, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

Commissioners to consider Scotts Creek retaining wall engineering services

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on Pinnacle Park maintenance, erosion control, and stormwater plans. They will also consider a resolution authorizing professional engineering services for a Scotts Creek retaining wall and approve the FY 2026-2027 budget calendar. Additionally, the board will recognize outgoing commissioners and swear in newly elected officials for mayor and three commissioner seats.

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✓ Decided: Sylva Board approves Pinnacle Park plans and Scotts Creek engineering contract

The Board approved three required plans for the Pinnacle Park trail project. Additionally, the Board authorized a contract with JMT for engineering services regarding the Scotts Creek retaining wall. Brad Waldrop was appointed Mayor Pro Tem.

Thu Nov 13, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

Zoning map amendment for OPM Holdings, LLC; fire truck purchase

The Board will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning map amendment request from OPM Holdings, LLC. New business includes a fire department request to purchase a new pumper truck, a TWSA board appointment, an amended audit contract for FY 2024-2025, and the audit report for FY 2024-2025. The consent agenda and reports from the mayor, commissioners, and manager are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves zoning change for Apollo Drive and fire truck bidding process

The Board approved a zoning map amendment to reclassify property at 89 Apollo Drive from High Density Residential to General Business. Additionally, the board authorized advertising for bids on a new fire department pumper truck and reappointed Mick McCardle to the TWSA Board.

Thu Oct 23, 2025

SUPPLEMENTAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Board to consider PARTF grant contract and project ordinance

The Sylva Board of Commissioners is holding a supplemental meeting to receive departmental reports and consider two new business items: a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant contract and a corresponding project ordinance. These items are listed for discussion or possible action.

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✓ Decided: Approved $341,323 grant contract for Pinnacle Park improvements

The board unanimously authorized the mayor to sign a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant contract for $341,323, with a required match of the same amount, for Pinnacle Park projects including an outdoor classroom, campsite improvements, accessible trail, and more. Commissioners also unanimously approved the related project ordinance to handle the grant finances. The meeting included departmental reports and updates on trails, public works, police, fire, and Main Street.

Thu Oct 23, 2025

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

Planning Board to consider zoning map amendment for OPM Holdings

The Sylva Planning Board will hold a public comment period and then discuss and possibly decide on a zoning map amendment request from OPM Holdings, LLC. The meeting also includes approval of the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves rezoning of 89 Apollo Drive to General Business District

The Planning Board approved a map amendment for OPM Holdings, LLC to rezone 0.48 acres at 89 Apollo Drive from High Density Residential to the General Business District. The board also approved the September 25, 2025, meeting minutes.

Thu Oct 9, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

Town of Sylva board discusses Sylva Support Stop at October 9 meeting

The Town of Sylva Board of Commissioners will meet on October 9, 2025, at 83 Allen Street. The agenda is primarily procedural, listing standard reports from the mayor, commissioners, and town manager. The only substantive item is a discussion regarding the Sylva Support Stop. No final actions or votes are scheduled in the provided agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board voted unanimously to keep Sylva Support Stop at current location

The board voted unanimously to leave the Sylva Support Stop in its current location after discussion of its benefits and maintenance needs. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously. An RTP trails contract with RYU Contracting Inc. for $115,000 is under review but not yet executed.

Thu Sep 25, 2025

SUPPLEMENTAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Board to hear from Community Table and Sylva Support Stop

The Sylva Board of Commissioners holds a supplemental meeting to receive departmental reports and hear presentations from Community Table (Paige Christie) and Sylva Support Stop. No voting actions or specific financial items are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners tables discussion on Sylva Support Stop

The Board of Commissioners discussed the Sylva Support Stop and its role in the community. A motion to table further discussion on the matter until the next meeting was approved unanimously.

Thu Sep 25, 2025

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

Planning Board to consider sign standards ordinance amendment

The Sylva Planning Board will hold a meeting to consider an ordinance amendment to Appendix A, Article 8 regarding sign standards. The board will also approve meeting minutes from May 15, 2025 and take public comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board defers decision on mural application process

The Planning Board did not make a recommendation regarding proposed sign standard amendments for murals. The Board requested further review and directed staff to research the proposed application process.

Thu Sep 11, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

Board to weigh grant support, parade street closure

The Board will consider a resolution supporting a grant funding application (TDA TCPF) and an amended street closure resolution for the WCU Homecoming Parade. A presentation from Community Table is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Approved resolution supporting $341K grant for Pinnacle Park improvements

The board unanimously approved a resolution supporting the town's grant application to the TDA for $341,323 in matching funds for Pinnacle Park Master Plan improvements, including a vault toilet, paving, stormwater, trail upgrades, campsites, and a viewing platform. They also unanimously approved an amended street closure resolution for the WCU Homecoming parade. A discussion about relocating the Sylva Support Stop was continued to the next meeting with no decision.

Thu Aug 28, 2025

SUPPLEMENTAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Board to consider alcoholic beverage ordinance amendment

The Sylva Board of Commissioners will hold a supplemental meeting to discuss and possibly act on an ordinance amendment to Section 4, Article 1 regarding alcoholic beverages, along with several special event street closure resolutions, proclamations, and other resolutions. Public comments will be heard before the board considers the new business items.

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✓ Decided: Board approves extending alcohol sales hours to 10 p.m. daily

The Board unanimously approved an ordinance amendment extending alcohol sales hours to 10:00 p.m. every day. They also approved multiple street closure resolutions for upcoming festivals and parades, a resolution for the fire department's ISO rating process, and an exemption from qualification-based selection to contract architectural services for Poteet Park restroom renovations. Additionally, the Board appropriated $13,500 from interest on investments for replacement fire department water pumps and adopted a proclamation for Constitution Week.

Thu Aug 14, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

Sylva Board of Commissioners to discuss skate park donation request

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a skate park donation request from Jackson County. The body will also schedule a ribbon cutting for Bryson Park and determine several meeting cancellations and schedule changes for the remainder of 2025.

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✓ Decided: Town approved a $30,000 donation for a new Jackson County skate park

The Board voted unanimously to appropriate $30,000 from ARPA funds for a Jackson County skate park. A ribbon‑cutting ceremony for Bryson Park was scheduled for September 25, 2025. Several regular and planning board meetings were cancelled for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Thu Jul 24, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Sylva Board of Commissioners to review lease and event requests

The Board of Commissioners will meet to receive departmental reports and consider new business. Key items for possible action include a lease for the Community Table and a special event request for alcohol service at Bridge Park.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Fontana Regional Library support resolution (3-1 vote)

The Sylva Board of Commissioners approved a resolution of support for the Fontana Regional Library with a 3-1 vote. The board also unanimously approved the Community Table lease extension through June 30 2028, a special‑event alcohol permit for a wedding at Bridge Park, and two proclamations honoring Cal Raleigh and other local baseball contributors. All other motions listed were carried unanimously.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

Board will consider two grant acceptance resolutions and a fire award

The Sylva Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a Fireman of the Year award presentation. Two resolutions will consider accepting external grant funding: one for the Recreational Trails Program and another from the Duke Energy Foundation for a local environmental impact project. A resolution will also address an exemption from architect/engineer/surveyor qualifications‑based selection. The meeting includes standard reports and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Town approves $92,000 grant for Fisher Creek trail construction

The board unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. It approved a resolution to accept a $92,000 Recreational Trails Program grant to build 1.9 miles of trail at Fisher Creek. The board also approved an exemption from the qualification‑based selection process for grant administration and a resolution to support a potential $25,000 Duke Energy Foundation grant. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Thu Jun 12, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

Board will consider FY 2025‑2026 budget ordinance and related items

The Sylva Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly adopt the FY 2025‑2026 Budget Ordinance and the FY 2025‑2026 Fee Schedule. They will also consider a Zoning Map Amendment Request for a middle school submitted by AWD Family Limited Partnership LLLP. Additional items include an amendment to Chapter 22 on license and business regulations, a special event alcohol service request, and a resolution supporting the Fontana Regional Library.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves zoning map amendment for 58.6‑acre property

The board removed the resolution supporting the Fontana Regional Library from the agenda (3‑2). It then approved the zoning map amendment that re‑designates the 58.6‑acre property at 899 Highway 107 to the ETJ Institutional District (unanimous). The FY 2025‑2026 budget ordinance, fee schedule, and a business‑fee ordinance amendment were also approved unanimously. A special‑event alcohol service request for the SMHS Class of 2005 reunion at Bridge Park was approved.

Thu May 29, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET HEARING

Sylva Board of Commissioners to hold public hearing on FY 2025-2026 budget

The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. This is the primary item for discussion or possible action during the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, opened and closed budget hearing, then adjourned

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, opened the FY 2025-2026 budget public hearing, closed the hearing minutes later, and then adjourned the meeting. No substantive budget decisions were made.

Thu May 22, 2025

SUPPLEMENTAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Board will consider alcohol service request for Jackson County Farmers Market

The Sylva Board of Commissioners will hold a supplemental meeting to hear public comments and reports from the mayor, commissioners, and various departments. In the New Business section, the board will consider appointing an ABC Board member, discuss a Rotary Club peace pole, and review a special event request to allow alcohol service at the Jackson County Farmers Market. No decisions are recorded yet; the items are slated for discussion or possible action.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves alcohol service at Bridge Park for Farmers Market

The board approved the Jackson County Farmers Market's request to serve alcohol at Bridge Park on September 20, 2025. Mayor Johnny Phillips was reappointed to a second three‑year term on the ABC Board, and David Noland was reappointed as ABC Board Chairman. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

Thu May 15, 2025

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

Planning Board to review zoning map amendment for Middle School site

The Sylva Planning Board will meet to discuss a zoning map amendment request involving AWD Family Limited Partnership LLLP and Jackson County regarding the Middle School. The board will also review minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approved zoning amendment for 89 Apollo Drive to General Business

The Planning Board unanimously approved the September 25, 2025 minutes. It then approved a zoning map amendment to re‑zone 89 Apollo Drive from High Density Residential to the General Business District, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:23 p.m.

Thu May 8, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

Board will consider closing a portion of an unnamed street off Walter Ashe Road.

The Sylva Board of Commissioners will discuss a street closing on an unnamed street off Walter Ashe Road. They will present the FY 2025-2026 budget and consider a resolution for the July 4, 2025 event. The agenda also includes canceling the June 26, 2025 regular meeting and a closed‑session item under state law.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved street closing off Walter Ashe Road

The Board approved the request to close a portion of an unnamed street off Walter Ashe Road. It also adopted a resolution for a July 4 road closure if needed for fireworks detours. The June 26 regular board meeting was cancelled, and the Board entered and exited a closed session with no actions taken.

Thu Apr 24, 2025

SUPPLEMENTAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Board will consider a special event request for alcohol service at Summit Church

The Sylva Board of Commissioners will discuss several agenda items, including a proclamation honoring the Sylva Herald’s 100th anniversary, an appointment to the Planning Board, and a request from Summit Church to serve alcohol at a special event. They will also vote to reschedule the May Planning Board meeting to May 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. All other reports are for information only.

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✓ Decided: Board approved alcohol service for Summit Church concert at Bridge Park

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Summit Church's request to serve alcohol at a concert in Bridge Park on May 17. They also appointed Taylor Armstrong to the Planning Board, approved a proclamation honoring the Sylva Herald’s 100‑year anniversary, and rescheduled the May Planning Board meeting to May 15. All agenda and consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

Thu Apr 10, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

Sylva Board of Commissioners to consider FY 2024-2025 audit contract

The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct a swearing-in ceremony for Commissioner Joseph Waldrum. The board will also discuss a contract for the FY 2024-2025 audit and an appointment to the Library Board.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $25,000 audit contract and appointed commissioner to library board

The Board unanimously approved the FY 2024-2025 audit contract with Sheila Gahagan, CPA for $25,000. It also unanimously appointed Commissioner Waldrop to the Jackson County Public Library Board of Trustees. Additional unanimous actions included approval of the agenda and consent agenda, and the swearing‑in of new Commissioner Joseph Waldrum. The town scheduled a ribbon‑cutting for the new public restroom on April 26 and closed town offices on Good Friday, April 18.

Thu Mar 27, 2025

SUPPLEMENTAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Board will consider adopting the Pinnacle Park Master Plan.

The Sylva Board of Commissioners will review reports from the mayor, commissioners, and various departments. In the new business section, they will discuss a loan agreement for local government disaster response activities, consider adopting the Pinnacle Park Master Plan, and appoint a member to a vacant commissioner seat.

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✓ Decided: Town approves $203,928 disaster loan for Hurricane Helene response

The Board unanimously approved a principal‑only loan of $203,928.93 from the State Treasurer for disaster response activities related to Hurricane Helene. Joseph Waldrum was appointed to the vacant Board seat by ballot. The Board also unanimously adopted the Pinnacle Park master plan and approved a resolution for wastewater‑treatment‑plant repairs.

Thu Mar 13, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

Resolution to close part of an unnamed street off Walter Ashe Road

The Board will consider a resolution to close a portion of an unnamed street off Walter Ashe Road. It will also hear two zoning map amendment requests, one from Sylva Church of God/Hights, Inc. and another from Misty & Larman Taylor. Additional items include a private wedding alcohol service request at Bridge Park and applications to fill a board seat vacancy.

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Thu Feb 27, 2025

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

Planning Board to consider two zoning map amendment requests

The Sylva Planning Board will discuss two zoning map amendment requests at its February 27, 2025 meeting. One request is from Sylva Church of God/Heights, Inc concerning Sunrise Park. The other request is from Misty and Larman Taylor concerning Pathfinder Lane. No other business is listed on the agenda.

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Thu Feb 27, 2025

SUPPLEMENTAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Board will adopt a new Code of Ordinances and consider a NCDOT funding resolution

The Sylva Board of Commissioners will discuss reports from the mayor, commissioners, and various departments before moving to new business. They will hear a presentation from UNIDXS and consider a resolution supporting NCDOT High Impact Low Cost Funds for Skyland Drive. The board will also vote on adopting a new Code of Ordinances. A closed‑session will address the Town Manager's personnel evaluation.

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Thu Feb 13, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

Board backs Jackson County skate park plan, appoints Mountain Projects board

The Board will consider a resolution supporting the Jackson County Recreational Master Plan’s skate park component. It will also consider appointing members to the Mountain Projects Board. Both items are listed under New Business.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025

SUPPLEMENTAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Sylva commissioners meet to discuss special events and department reports

The Sylva Board of Commissioners will convene to approve the agenda and consent items, receive reports from various town departments, and consider special event requests for alcohol service and employee appreciation.

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Thu Jan 9, 2025

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

Board to discuss routine reports and procedural agenda items

The Sylva Board of Commissioners will consider approval of the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. They will provide a period for public comments and receive reports from the mayor, a commissioner, and the town manager. No specific policy actions are listed.

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